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Australian churches to explore inclusion of neurodivergent Christians at Melbourne conference
Churches in Australia are being encouraged to learn how to better welcome and include neurodivergent Christians at an upcoming conference, “Belonging by Design,” to be held Oct. 17–18 at Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East, Melbourne. Organized by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in partnership with ministry resource group Intergen, the event is designed to highlight the voices of neurodivergent followers of Jesus, along with their families, carers and advocates. Organizers say the gatherin -
Head of medical association urges Indian Church to reaffirm calling to healthcare through presence, engagement, and integrity
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Australians in remote regions face shortage in care services, Anglican service reports
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'Who is shepherding the wounded?' AICOCIM keynote calls Church to respond to trauma and mental health with holistic care
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'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion
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‘A missing dimension’: Swiss institute marks 20 years studying link between faith and health
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Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death
A Canadian physician who has reportedly performed hundreds of assisted deaths has argued that poor housing conditions should be a legitimate reason to seek euthanasia. -

‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women
Lord David Alton, a veteran Christian human rights campaigner, has urged European governments to act after a United Nations committee raised concerns about reports of forced abortions and sterilisation of women with disabilities in some European Union member states. -

Global fertility rates continue long-term decline, Pew report shows
Fertility rates are falling across every world region, with most now below the level needed to maintain population size, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of United Nations and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data published earlier this month. -

Women face increased risk of depression, hospitalization for mental health after abortion: study
Last month, the Journal of Psychiatric Research published a study by researchers with the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, University of Sherbrooke and McGill University, titled “Induced abortion and implications for long-term mental health: a cohort study of 1.2 million pregnancies.” -

Christian voices warn of aid cuts as World Humanitarian Day highlights ‘unsung heroes’
Christian organizations are using World Humanitarian Day 2025 to warn that deep cuts in global aid budgets threaten the lives of millions, even as local workers continue to serve on the frontlines of crises. -

Solomon Islands prime minister hails church’s role in national transformation at evangelism event
The church has been a driving force of “extraordinary transformation” in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele said during the opening of an evangelistic crusade in the capital this month. -

More Christian men urged to join Australian Anglican conference tackling domestic violence
Organizers of a national Anglican conference on domestic and family violence are calling on more Christian men to attend, emphasizing the vital role they can play in creating safer communities for women and children.
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