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Anti-conversion law in another Indian state could be used against churches, campaigners say
A seventh Indian state has enacted a law aimed at restricting people's freedom to convert from one religion to another.
Beth Moore: Male evangelical leaders 'smack of misogyny, objectification and astonishing disesteem of women'
Beth Moore, the prominent US evangelical teacher, has criticised the 'colossal disregard and disrespect of women' shown by male Christian leaders.
Otto Warmbier's mother Cindy speaks out on North Korea: 'You can't negotiate, you just have to shame them'
The parents of Otto Warmbier, the student who died following his imprisonment in North Korea, have spoken out against negotiations with the regime of Kim Jong Un.
UN guilty of 'overall failure to protect religious freedom', claims report
The United Nations is failing to protect religious freedom and guard against the rise in anti-conversion laws, a damning report launched next week claims.
CAR in national mourning as Christian-Muslim violence sees 24 killed, 170 injured
Three days of national mourning have been announced by the president of the Central African Republic (CAR) after an attack on a church in Bangui that killed 16 Christian worshippers, and subsequent violence that has seen eight more killed and 170 injured. The Archbishop of Bangui condemned and lamented the ongoing sectarian violence in the country.
Japan's 'hidden Christian' persecution sites recommended for World Heritage status
Twelve sites connected to the persecution of Japanese 'hidden Christians' in the Edo period (1603-1867) have been recommended for World Heritage status by THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Paul Ryan backs down in spat with Catholic House chaplain Patrick Conroy
US House speaker Paul Ryan has found himself in a battle with the House chaplain, Patrick Conroy, after it emerged Ryan forced him to resign.
Why is the Bible different from other ancient literature?
Three new ancient Israelite psalms have been deciphered in Egypt. It's a fascinating discovery.
'Sing a new song': The ancient psalms recovered from an Egyptian papyrus
Two new Jewish psalms dating to before the eighth century BC have been discovered on an Egyptian papyrus, granting a unique insight into the religious life of the Israelites.
US officials return thousands of ancient artefacts seized from Hobby Lobby back to Iraq
US officials have returned more than 3,800 artefacts illegally obtained from suppliers in Iraq and sold to Hobby Lobby, the giant craft store chain owned by evangelical Christians.
English local elections: 3 reasons Christians should vote today
Christians should not be mere culture and keyboard warriors, ranting and raving about how society is going to hell in a hand-cart. It is about getting out into the world and acting, changing and shaping that society for the better.
Trump launches new faith initiative to give religious leaders stronger voice in government
Donald Trump is launching a new drive to give faith groups a stronger voice in government.
Beheaded body of Christian pastor found in India
The beheaded body of an abducted pastor was found by a reservoir in eastern India yesterday morning.
Bone of 'Apostolic Father' Pope St Clement found in London bin
A relic of one of the earliest popes, St Clement I, has been found in a bin in London by a waste disposal company during a routine collection, the Catholic Herald reported.
Major Australian church could become first denomination to adopt same-sex marriage
A major Christian in Australia could become the first to adopt same-sex marriage.
'It's rare to be kidnapped': Door to door collecting through a cartoonist's eyes
What's funny about tragedy? Nothing, really â but with a typically wry look at the process of collecting for Christian Aid Week, cartoonist Dave Walker is at least looking for something to smile at.