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Netherlands to allow euthanasia for children below the age of 12

Brandon Showalter Thu 15 Oct 2020 10:58 BST

The Netherlands is set to pave the way for the legalised euthanasia of very young children.

Christian leaders worldwide call on IMF and World Bank to cancel debts of the poorest nations

Staff writer | Wed 14 Oct 2020 10:23 BST

The Church leaders warn that millions are being "needlessly pushed into poverty" by the pandemic.
Amnesty International is wrong to support abortion up to birth, says advocacy group

Jennifer Lee | Wed 14 Oct 2020 9:43 BST

Amnesty said the policy has been updated to "make it as inclusive as possible" and now "recognizes the right of every woman, girl or person who can become pregnant to abortion."
Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France

Staff writer | Tue 13 Oct 2020 9:29 BST

The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.
Catholic priest among the hostages freed in Mali

Anugrah Kumar | Mon 12 Oct 2020 9:02 BST

An alliance of Islamist militant groups with links to al-Qaeda in the West African country Mali released four hostages, including an Italian Catholic priest, who had been held captive for years, according to reports.
UN's World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Leonardo Blair | Sat 10 Oct 2020 12:03 BST

Amid a looming global hunger crisis accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme, which works to bring aid to millions of food-insecure people, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa

Staff writer | Sat 10 Oct 2020 9:26 BST

Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.
When natural disasters hit, the local church protects vulnerable children by helping to build resilience among poor communities

Justin Dowds | Sat 10 Oct 2020 9:08 BST

The continued resiliency of these communities is crucial, otherwise those most vulnerable to the effects of these challenges – the children – will suffer on every imaginable level.
Netflix indicted over 'Cuties' film

Jennifer Lee | Fri 9 Oct 2020 9:42 BST

Netflix has been indicted over a French film that depicts 11-year-old girls twerking and dancing provocatively.
Harvest pastor Greg Laurie tests positive for Covid-19

Jennifer Lee | Tue 6 Oct 2020 9:03 BST

Greg Laurie is the latest guest of a recent White House event to test positive for coronavirus.
Archbishop warns of 'total collapse' in Nigeria

Staff writer | Sun 4 Oct 2020 8:53 BST

In an address to clergy and the faithful on Independence Day, Archbishop Augustine Akubeze issued an "urgent call to save Nigeria at 60 from total collapse".
Has the 'lost city of the apostles' been found?

Jennifer Lee | Sat 3 Oct 2020 16:16 BST

Historical geographer Dr Steven Notley thinks Bethsaida has indeed been found, and it's not in the traditional location.
World Evangelical Alliance challenges Turkey over expulsion of foreign Christians

Staff writer | Sat 3 Oct 2020 11:51 BST

In a statement to the 45th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the WEA said 60 Protestant church members had been expelled or banned from Turkey.