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'They are killing the souls of our children' - Afghan artist describes life under the Taliban
"All signs of colour, life and hope have been erased - painted over and replaced with Taliban slogans."
White Evangelicals most likely to oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants: poll
White Evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in the United States in which a majority are opposed to a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Church of England moves to oppose Nationality and Borders Bill
The Church of England's General Synod has voted to challenge the government's Nationality and Borders Bill after members claimed it could leave child trafficking victims more "unprotected and at risk".
10 Christian converts forced to take Islamic re-education classes in Iran: report
Intelligence agents in Iran's Khuzestan Province have instructed 10 Christian converts who had been cleared of all charges to participate in "re-education" classes led by Islamic clerics, according to a watchdog report.
US Air Force ordered to pay $230m over 2017 church shooting
US District Court Judge Xavier Rodriguez said that the pain and loss experienced by the families was "immeasurable".
Pope Benedict makes 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' but denies wrongdoing
Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse cover-up.
Racial inequality in CofE 'has to be addressed', says Lord Boateng
Former government minister Lord Boateng has slammed the Church of England's General Synod for not being racially diverse enough.
Christian doctor banned from providing abortion reversal treatment takes legal challenge to High Court
A Christian doctor is to ask the High Court to reverse a ban preventing him from providing abortion pill reversal treatment.
Age checks on porn sites welcomed
Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed the government's commitment to introducing age verification on porn sites.
Another Anglican leader joins the Catholic Church
Former Bishop of Chester, Dr Peter Forster, is the latest high profile Anglican leader to join the Catholic Church.
Tim Keller defends praise of Stephen Colbert, says Christian critics should read Col. 4:5-6
Tim Keller has responded to criticism after praising "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, claiming critics need to better understand the teaching of Colossians 4:5-6 about being "wise in the way you act toward outsiders."
Amos and the sin of pride
It's hard to read. It must have been even harder to hear. But Amos' message remains as true today as it was for the people of Israel
Hillsong London pastors are moving on
Their resignation coincides with that of Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston.
The Church of England's pioneering role in women's education
Whitelands College was set up by the Church of England to educate young ladies at a time when Oxford and Cambridge accepted only men.
Archbishop praises Queen's Christian faith on her historic Platinum Jubilee
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Queen's 70 years on the throne as a "symbol of stability and hope".
Cardinal Joseph Zen and Hong Kong churches accused of inciting protests
A Chinese state-owned newspaper has accused churches and Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen of inciting Hong Kong's pro-democracy student protests in 2019, and the Chinese Communist Party may consider restricting religious freedom in the city.