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Pakistan: Christians living in fear of retribution after Mumtaz Qadri's execution
Christians in Pakistan are living in fear following the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri, who murdered former Punjab governor Salman Taseer in 2011.
Pope Francis will personally hear confessions at the Vatican on Friday
Pope Francis will hear confessions of the faithful at the Vatican on Friday, as part of the worldwide 'Confession drive' this weekend.
Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old winery in Jerusalem
An ancient winery and bathhouse thought to date back to Roman Times have been discovered by archaeologists in Jerusalem, it was announced yesterday.
Tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons: Clashes break out as Calais Jungle demolition begins
Violent clashes broke out in the refugee camp outside Calais today, as French authorities began to demolish the southern part of the so-called 'Jungle'.
Pope Francis calls for Christian unity as ISIS continues 'devastating violence'
Pope Francis today lamented the "devastating outbreak of violence against Christians" in the Middle East, but said that Islamist violence is uniting the Church around the world.
Pakistan: Mumtaz Qadri hanged for murder of politician who defended Christians
Pakistan today executed the man who murdered governor of Punjab Salman Taseer because he publicly spoke out against the country's blasphemy laws.
Woman arrested in Moscow after shouting 'Allahu Akbar' and carrying child's severed head
A woman has been charged with murder in Russia after brandishing a severed child's head in public, stirring fears of an Islamist terrorist attack.
Former Hillsong pastor pleads guilty to assaulting wife
Former Hillsong pastor Pasquale Mesiti has pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife on New Years Eve, more than a decade after being asked to step down from ministry at the megachurch following revelations of adultery.
Saudi Arabia: Atheist tweeter sentenced to 2,000 lashes for 'denying the existence of God'
An atheist has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and 2,000 lashes in Saudi Arabia for posting about his beliefs on Twitter.
Religious influence increasing in Scottish schools
The place of religion in Scottish schools has been strengthened in recent years, despite a decrease in the influence of religion on society over all, a new report has found.
Three Coptic Christian teenagers face jail time for 'contempt of Islam'
Three Coptic Christian teenagers were today sentenced to five years in jail after being charged with insulting Islam, according to AFP.
Calais Jungle demolition to go ahead: 'It's as if the government wants people to disappear'
Campaigners today condemned the verdict that French authorities can legally demolish a large part of the so-called 'Jungle' camp outside Calais, where thousands of refugees are currently living in the hope of making it across the Channel to a new life in the UK.
Can Christians still evangelise in times of doubt?
Sharing our faith can seem like a terrifying prospect for many of us at the best of times; but what about when we're not even sure what we believe in?
Christian conferences are improving their gender balance, but only just
New stats show slightly improved gender balance at Christian conferences
ISIS persecution of Christians is genocide â British lawmakers
The mass slaughter and persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria must be recognised as genocide by the British government, a group of peers has urged.
Assyrian Christian hostages released by ISIS sing praises to God
After a year of being held hostage by Islamic State, a video of Assyrian Christians worshipping God has been released.