Brian Hutt

Post-election violence in Nigeria claimed 800 lives – rights group

More than 800 people were killed in riots that broke out across northern Nigeria after April’s presidential election, according to an international human rights group.

Bishop fears radical Islam will affect shape of Middle East’s future

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali expresses concerns over radical Islamist element running through protests in the Arab and Islamic world

Tensions high in Egypt after deadly clashes between Muslims and Christians

Coptic Christians are picking up the pieces after violent clashes over the weekend in which two churches were set ablaze and 12 people were killed.

Protestant pastors interrogated by Cuban authorities

Cuban authorities putting pressure on church network pastors to abandon house services

Cathedrals see growth in congregations

The number of people regularly attending a service in a Church of England cathedral has shot up by 7% this year.

Security concerns for Pakistani Christians after death of bin Laden

There are fears that the death of Osama bin Laden could incite Islamic militants to carry out revenge attacks on Christians in Pakistan.

Secret millionaire stuns Christian charity with six-figure donation

A Fresh Expressions project run by an evangelist with Church Army has been awarded a six-figure donation by a Secret Millionaire.

Global Bible reading to mark 400th anniversary of King James Bible

Youversion is looking for fans of the King James Bible to help mark the translation’s 400th anniversary this year with a global Bible reading.

Bishop wants Church of England schools to adopt more ‘open’ admissions policy

The Bishop of Oxford wants to see more places in Church of England schools allocated to non-Christians.

Christians under increasing pressure in Pakistan

Bibles are being desecrated, churches attacked and human rights advocates threatened in Pakistan as Islamic extremists intensify pressure on the Christian community.

1,000 locals set to star in Easter Passion play

A cast of 1,000 locals are to star in The Passion in Port Talbot over Easter weekend.

Church-based debt counselling grows as households feel squeeze on income

Christians Against Poverty has announced the start of 16 new debt counselling centres to help some of the poorest people across the UK.

Concerns for Asia Bibi’s health

Asia Bibi, a Christian woman awaiting execution in Pakistan for blasphemy, is reportedly gravely ill with chicken pox.

Evangelicals distributing Bibles and aid to North African refugees in Italy

The Evangelical Alliance Italy is distributing aid and Bibles among tens of thousands of refugees who have fled North African countries in recent months.

Churches release prayers for the Royal couple ahead of wedding

The Church of England and Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have released new prayers ahead of the royal wedding this month.

Tutu says Ivory Coast needs reconciliation, not retaliation

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Elders group of global leaders have condemned the violence and “grave violations of human rights” in the Ivory Coast.