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Prominent Christian human rights activist released from jail in China but fears grow for imprisoned pastor
A prominent Christian human rights activist in China has been released from jail after serving his four-year sentence for 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'. His release comes as fears grow for the life of Christian pastor Zhang Shaojie who remains in prison.
New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him
A doctor from the United States is to fly to the UK this weekend to assess the critically-ill baby Charlie Gard on Monday. Dr Michio Hirano was named in the High Court in London for the first time this morning.
World's oldest Methodist chapel re-opens after multi-million pound upgrade
The oldest Methodist chapel in the world is celebrating after the completion of an extensive refurbishment project.
Christian churches face summer activity shutdown in Egypt after new terror threat
Dr Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Churches of Egypt, told World Watch Monitor: 'I asked all our churches and conference centres to cancel their trips and events for the next three weeks. There is news they could be targeted by radicals.' Services will continue, however.
Pope Francis allies lash out at Trump-supporting religious conservatives, condemn 'ecumenism of hate'
Close allies of Pope Francis have attacked the role of religion in American politics, taking aim at both ultra-conservative Catholics and evangelical Protestants.
Check your shibboleth: Why we can't just kick out people we disagree with
The word 'shibboleth' has passed into contemporary English usage as a test thatis applied to work out who is 'in' and who is 'out'.
Hero or heretic? 6 lessons from the Christian outrage circus over Eugene Peterson
Was Peterson misunderstood, confused himself â or was he pressured to recant?
'No Whining': The warning sign on the Pope's door
The sign is adorned with the international symbol for 'no' â a backslash in a circle.
Leading evangelical condemns CofE General Synod: 'God's word was mocked openly'
A leading evangelical is the latest to speak out in condemnation of the Church of England's latest move towards affirming LGBT equality.
When Christians fall out: 9 Bible verses about unity
The Bible is clear about the importance of truth, but it's clear about the importance of unity and peace, too.
Classical star Katherine Jenkins 'hugely excited' to join BBC's Songs of Praise
The world-renowned classical singer Katherine Jenkins is to join the BBC's flagship Christian worship programme Songs of Praise, as a main presenter.
WATCH: Dash-cam footage released of US Episcopal priest's arrest on road rage gun charge
A US Episcopal priest was arrested last week after allegedly threatening someone with a gun from his car. Police dash-cam footage now shows his capture and arrest.
Which part is which in the 'body' of Christ?
Do you ever wonder what Paul was getting at with that whole 'body of Christ' metaphor for the Church?
One of the most influential Church leaders of Victorian England: Why John Keble matters today
Keble's legacy could be thought now just to consist in the few hymns of his that are still used such as 'Sun of my soul, and Saviour dear'. Instead, its better to understand Keble as an influential figure who may well be yet to have his greatest influence.
Bishop of Liverpool becomes patron of his local gay pride event
A Church of England Bishop is set to become a patron of his local gay pride event. The Rt Rev Paul Bayes is the Bishop of Liverpool and has been an increasingly vocal supporter of gay rights and the inclusion of LGBT people in the Church.
Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'
Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.