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Church of Scotland minister fights for Christian family threatened with deportation
A Church of Scotland minister has started a petition to try and persuade the UK government not to deport two teenage brothers to Pakistan.

Suspect charged with 5 murders after shotgun attack on Maryland newsroom
A Maryland man was charged with multiple counts of murder on Friday, a day after police say he rampaged through a newsroom in Annapolis

Believe it or not: Euro evangelicals back new freedom of religion movement
The European Platform against Intolerance and Discrimination (EPRID) launched its new #FoRBDefender movement this week under the slogan, 'Believe it or not, it's my Right!'

'Heartbreaking' Nigeria violence sees hundreds of Christians killed
Days of violence between mainly Christian farmers and Muslim Fulani herdsmen in central Nigeria have cost scores of lives and led to accusations that the government has lost control of the situation.

Saddleworth Moor firefighters thankful for Salvation Army support
The fires have spread because of the prolonged hot weather and are visible for miles around.

Bishop slams 'unjust and inhuman' policies that drive people to foodbanks
In a hard-hitting address to Colchester Foodbank, Rt Rev Roger Morris said foodbanks were 'a sign that on the whole we have failed'.

Iranian pastor's daughter appeals to UN for her imprisoned father
Dabrina Bet-Tamraz's parents and brother are appealing against lengthy jail sentences they have received for church-related activities.

Supreme Court ruling on equal civil partnerships is a 'fundamental attack on marriage'
Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan had argued that it was incompatible with their human rights to deny them the same opportunity to enter into an opposite-sex civil partnership as a same-sex couple.

Christian charity welcomes Noel Conway right-to-die verdict
Noel Conway had argued that the blanket ban on assisted suicide under the 1961 Suicide Act was incompatible with his human rights.

#MeToo movement hits Hong Kong's churches as report reveals clergy sexual harassment
A report released on Sunday by the Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) has rocked churches in the territory, with revelations of the sexual harassment of women by clergy.

Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves
Priests in the Philippines are applying for gun carry permits in record numbers after three of them were murdered during the last six months.

Michael Curry: The moment I knew Harry and Meghan loved each other
Bishop Michael Curry has spoken out about how he first became convinced the union between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was destined to be happy.

How could this blind Iraqi refugee memorise 87 chapters of the Bible?
A blind Iraqi refugee has memorised an astonishing 87 chapters of the Bible using a solar-powered audio Bible.

All female Sermon of the Year final sees former primary teacher win
The Sermon of the Year competition at London School of Theology (LST) last night was won by a former primary school teacher with a powerful message based on Jesus calming the storm.

Outrage as priest slaps crying baby during baptism
A video showing an elderly priest slapping a baby who cried at his baptism has caused outrage among viewers.

Destitution, discrimination and distrust: Churches slam Home Office's 'hostile environment' for migrants
The government's approach to illegal immigration is leading to destitution, discrimination and distrust, according to a group of major denominations.