Legalising assisted suicide would 'undermine the sanctity of life', says Gordon Brown
The former Prime Minister has spoken out ahead of a debate in the House of Lords.
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Kidnapping in Haiti prompts worries about other church workers’ safety | Crux Now
As Christian missionaries and family members were still being held for ransom in Haiti by a gang notorious for group kidnappings, other charities and religious groups examined how they can remain safe while delivering humanitarian aid.
Italian dioceses urge vaccination, adopt measures for volunteers | Crux Now
The presiding council of the Italian bishops’ conference urged individual bishops and regional bishops’ conferences to consider drawing up vaccination norms as the country imposes Green Pass restrictions.
1,700 doctors and nurses rally against assisted suicide
The doctors and nurses have told Sajid Javid in a letter that they will refuse to take part in assisted suicides if the practice is legalised.
St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice offers a unique view of climate change | Crux Now
Sitting at Venice’s lowest spot, St. Mark’s Basilica offers a unique position to monitor the impact of rising seas on the city.
Capital punishment on the wane in Africa | Crux Now
Sierra Leone has become the latest country to abolish the death penalty, becoming the 23rd African nation to repeal capital punishment. However, the death penalty is still being used in fifteen countries on the continent.
UK cardinal joins religious leaders in urging House of Lords to reject assisted suicide | Crux Now
Cardinal Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has written to members of the UK’s House of Lords to urge them to reject physician-assisted suicide.
Attack Hits Syria Base That Houses US Troops; No US Injuries
A military outpost in southern Syria was hit by a coordinated attack on Wednesday, but U.S. officials said no American troops stationed there were injured or killed.
ERLC, others urge U.S. to help Afghan religious minorities | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and other members of a diverse coalition have urged President Biden to establish a special refugee category for members of religious minorities in Afghanistan who are threatened by the Taliban and other terrorist groups.
Bishop in Cameroon shocked by shooting death of young girl, lynching of policeman
The Bishop of Buea has condemned both the Thursday shooting death of a young girl at a police checkpoint in the city, and the lynching death of the officer responsible.
