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Fears for hundreds of escapees sent back to North Korea
A Christian human rights group is concerned for the welfare of hundreds of escapees forcibly repatriated from China to North Korea.
New chapter for historic church with ties to Mary Queen of Scots and King James I
The fascinating story of a medieval church in the heart of Scotland with ties to Mary Queen of Scots, King James VI of Scotland and I of England, and John Knox is being brought to life thanks to a new partnership with the local district.
Orthodox ordinands plead with bishops to prevent fracture of the Church
The debate in the Church of England about the introduction of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, known as Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF), took an ironic turn this week.
Study links online church attendance to increased Bible engagement
Americans who attend church services online may be more likely to read the Bible at least once a week than those who go to in-person services, according to the findings of a survey.
Report highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India
The focal point of concern is the surge in anti-conversion laws.
Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings
Orthodox Anglicans have voiced dismay over Monday's decision by the House of Bishops in the Church of England to agree in principle to commending Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.
Bishops break ranks over blessings for same-sex couples
Eleven Church of England bishops are refusing to back plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.
UCCF apologises after investigation into workplace claims
The Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) has apologised after a final report into allegations of breaching employment law and sexual discrimination upheld some of the complaints.
Terrorists kidnap at least 30 Christians in Nigeria
Gunmen ambush them on a farm.
Catholic leaders voice sorrow, dismay after violent outbreak in Holy Land
Pope Francis, calling war 'always a defeat,' made an appeal for peace in Israel and Palestine.
Bishop Auckland, a sleepy town undergoing revival, is home to Britain's first museum of faith
The Museum begins with a gallery tracing the origins of faith in Britain from 6,000 years ago and ends with contemporary artists and their personal responses to faith.
Bishops agree to commend prayers for same-sex couples
The Church of England's House of Bishops has agreed to commend Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.
Praying for a swift de-escalation of violence in Holy Land
Christian charity Embrace the Middle East has issued an urgent appeal for prayers for the Holy Land after Hamas' attack on Israel.
Call to streaming services to create more family-friendly content
A parental advisory group is calling on streaming services to provide more family-friendly entertainment after its latest report found the amount of mature content across major platforms outnumbers material suitable for families.
Anti-Christian incidents in Israel condemned
The uptick in anti-Christian acts in Israel that began last December continued last week when police arrested five suspects accused of harassing Christians in Jerusalem's Old City.
Christian teacher sacked after refusing to teach LGBT lessons
A Christian teacher has claimed she was "treated like a dangerous criminal" after being sacked by a Church of England school for refusing to teach "extreme" LGBT lessons and sharing her Christian beliefs on these issues with pupils.