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Care Not Killing warns against changing assisted suicide law
A woman with multiple sclerosis is staging a High Court challenge to clarify the law on assisted suicide.
Scotland's most famous painter commissioned for cathedral piece
The most important commission for a Scottish Catholic cathedral since the 16th century Reformation is to be announced on Friday by Glasgow's Archbishop Mario Conti for the city's St Andrew's Cathedral.
CSW calls for justice after brutal attack on Egyptian monastery
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has today released a detailed report on the brutal attack in May this year on the Abu-Fana desert monastery in Upper Egypt, following a fact-finding visit to the 4th century building.
Mass for legal professionals celebrated at Westminster Cathedral
Catholic barristers, solicitors, policemen, probation officers and criminal court professionals joined in a special Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Wednesday.
NIV's next Bible to be hand-written
One of the world's largest Bible publishers is enlisting the help of over 31,000 Americans to hand write their next edition of the Bible.
Bible Society launches resources for BBC's Passion series
A resource pack for teaching about Holy Week and Easter, The Passion, is now available from Bible Society.
Credit crunch turning people to unhealthy food, says CAP
More than 50 per cent of people in the UK are in a worse financial state than last year as older generation bears the brunt of the credit crunch, says Christians Against Poverty.
New collective calls for faith and hope in business world
Christian business leaders state the case for generosity and servant leadership at the Liverpool Summit this week.
Micah Sunday to mobilise churches against poverty
Thousands of Christians will get to grips with global poverty issues this month when they take part Micah Sunday, a global day of prayer on October 19 this year.
Christian group welcomes EU's strong stance on Iran apostasy bill
A Christian human rights group has applauded the European Union for issuing a declaration to Iran urging the repressive state to drop its draft apostasy bill and to release Christian converts from detention.
Iraq archbishop: What we have to fear is fear itself
An Archbishop from Baghdad has warned of how fear is continuing to drive Christians out of Iraq - but went on to highlight new signs of hope.
A question of duty - The Duchess
In our culture, promises - even marriage vows - are easily forgotten when a more exciting relationship beckons. But the traditional notion that a wife should be faithful to her husband is right.
East London church leaders to discuss 'mega-mosque' plans
Church leaders of all denominations in East London are being invited to discuss the controversial mega-mosque planned by Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat for West Ham, close to the site of the 2010 London Olympics.
Samaritans sees rise in calls amid credit crunch
Samaritans has reported a 25 per cent leap in the number of calls to its helpline in August and September compared to the same time period last year.
New law makes church weddings easier
The Church of England has cleared the way for engaged couples to marry in the church of their choice with a new law launched today.
UK Christians to march for end to sectarian violence in India
Growing violence against Christians in India has now spread to 12 states, according to the All India Christian Council, while 57 have been killed and 50,000 driven from their homes in Orissa state alone amid attacks by Hindu extremists.