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When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this 40-day period
Many of us will know that Lent is upon us, but we might be a bit hazy on the details. Here's everything you need to know.
China: Pastor released from 'black jail' after opposing cross demolitions
Activists confirm the release of Chinese pastor Huang Yizi, imprisoned in so-called 'black jail' for opposing a government crackdown on Christianity.
Obama condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric in first visit to US mosque: 'We are all God's children'
President Barack Obama gave a rallying cry in defence of religious liberty today during his first visit to a US mosque since he was elected president.
Pope Francis: Christians cannot 'bargain' with God
Faith in God is not an "investment" and cannot be used to "bargain" with God, Pope Francis said yesterday.
Egypt: Christian teenagers face blasphemy charges for 'insulting Islam'
Three Coptic Christian teenagers are to face trial this week on charges of insulting Islam, according to the Associated Press.
Leading gay rights campaigner supports Ashers Bakery in 'gay cake' row
Peter Tatchell has announced his support for the McArthur family, who were taken to court for refusing to produce a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan at their Christian-run bakery.
Hong Kong: Top Christian leader signals softening of attitude to Beijing
Churches in Hong Kong should not simply criticise the Beijing government, but work towards reconciliation and peace, the chairman of the city's Christian Council has said.
Trump to evangelicals: 'I will never let you down'
Donald Trump is continuing his efforts to woo the evangelical vote, releasing a video in which he holds up a Bible and promises his evangelical supporters that he will "never let you down".
Britain First condemned by UK Churches
Far-right political party Britain First has been criticised by every major Christian denomination in the UK, according to the Huffington Post today.
Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton lead the presidential race for pastors
Donald Trump is failing to gain support among American church leaders, new research has found, with just five per cent of Republican Protestant pastors saying they would vote for him.
Priest forced to flee ancient church under threat in Turkey
An ancient Syriac Orthodox church in Turkey is under threat as violent clashes between Kurdish militias and the Turkish army draw closer.
ISIS releases 16 Assyrian Christian hostages
ISIS has released 16 more Assyrian Christian hostages in Syria, activists working in the region have confirmed.
Leonardo DiCaprio meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
Oscar-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio met Pope Francis today in a private audience at the Vatican.
China: Call for churches to be banned in city of Confucius' birth
A Chinese political advisor has called for a ban on churches in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of philosopher Confucius, because he believes they cause "intense controversy".
120,000 people are starving in Syrian city besieged by ISIS
At least 120,000 people are starving in the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor, a senior Church leader has warned, as ISIS continues to lay siege on the town.
Women bishops one year on: Why it's still a cause for celebration
It's been a year since Libby Lane was consecrated as Bishop of Stockport, and it's a cause for celebration.