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Islamic extremism still a leading source of Christian persecution despite defeat of ISIS, Open Doors warns

Christian charity Open Doors has warned that Islamic extremism is still one of the main sources of persecution of Christians across the world despite the defeat of the Islamic State terror group.

Donald Trump approval ratings among evangelicals reaches all-time high in latest PRRI poll

The latest poll from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) has shown that white evangelical support for President Donald Trump has reached an all-time high.

Police close investigation into 'fresh information' over George Bell abuse allegations

Police have dropped an investigation into the late-George Bell after the Church of England passed on 'fresh information' related to allegations of historic abuse.

Willow Creek elders to renew Hybels investigation after more women come forward

Elders at Willow Creek Community Church have said they will conduct fresh investigations into the conduct of its founder and former pastor Bill Hybels

Church attacked by mob in Egypt after applying for government license

A church that recently applied for a government license in Egypt's Beni Suef governorate has been attacked by villagers on the same day a committee came to inspect the building.

'Most important religious collection outside Vatican': Welby launches Lambeth Palace's Â£23m library

Donning a high-vis jacket and construction helmet, the archbishop of Canterbury took part in a 'ground-breaking' ceremony to mark the start of construction for Lambeth Palace's first new building for more than a century.

Catholic bishops 'deeply concerned' about transgender ideology warning it creates 'confusion'

Catholics bishops said they are 'deeply concerned' about the rise in transgender ideology, warning that it is 'creating confusion'.

Burma frees two pastors who were jailed after helping journalists cover military air strikes

The Burmese government has released two Baptist pastors who were jailed last year after they allegedly assisted journalists in covering the devastation caused by military air strikes in Northern Shan State.

Trump castigates Turkey for charging Pastor Andrew Brunson with espionage

President Donald Trump has signaled his support for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson by berating Turkey for accusing him of being a spy.

Four Christians charged in Sudan amidst state-church conflict

New criminal charges have been brought against four members of one of Sudan's largest Protestant denominations, while 36 other Christians will appear next week on unspecified charges.

Philippines bishops slam 'unspeakable violence' of 'despotic' state after nun's arrest

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he ordered an investigation into an Australian nun for 'disorderly conduct', in a move against what he called 'undesirable' foreigners. The country's bishops have in turn hit out at Duterte's 'despotic government' and condemned 'unspeakable violence' being committed against religious institutions.

Chilean cardinal calls for Bishop Barros to resign over sex abuse crisis

The head of the Chilean Catholic Church said on Thursday that Juan Barros, the bishop accused of covering up clerical sex abuse, should resign. It comes just over a week after Pope Francis, who had previously defended Barros, admitted 'grave mistakes' in his handling of Chile's abuse crisis.

Vietnamese pastor imprisoned for faith says his suffering was a 'gift from God'