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Irish missionary priest shot in both feet by gang in Peru
An elderly Irish priest is recovering in hospital after being shot in both feet by a gang who followed him to his home in a Peru slum.
Northerners shut out of being clergy by biased Church of England, says Bishop
Aspiring clergy from the north of England are shut out by a biased Church of England due to their 'broad northern accents', according to the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Revd Philip North.
Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600
Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using 'excessive force' against demonstrators.
Alfie Evans dies following withdrawal of life support
Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his father said in a Facebook post.
What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years
A scheme offering young people experience of ministry in the Church of England has more than tripled in size over the past three years, according to a report published today.
Thy Kingdom Come: Westminster finale to close global prayer event at Methodist Central Hall
This Sunday will see an ecumenical gathering at London's Methodist Central Hall as a finale to the global missional prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come.
Nigeria: 39 dead in latest Fulani attack as churches plan nationwide protest
At least 39 people have died in yet another attack by Fulani herdsman on Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
Evangelist fights back after Rwanda radio station loses licence for calling women 'evil'
An American-owned Christian radio station in Rwanda has had its broadcasting licence revoked after allegedly referring to women as 'evil' on air.
In the US, it's Christians who lead the way in combatting poverty, study finds
Christians lead the way in all categories of charitable giving and concern and the more hope they have for ending poverty, the more likely they are to fight it.
The Korean summit: Not just diplomacy, an answer to prayer
The meeting between North Korea's Kim Jong UN and South Korea's Moon Jae In today is already being hailed as historic.
Paul Ryan fires House chaplain because he was 'aligned with Democrats'
The chaplain for the US House of Representatives has been forced to step down amid accusations he was 'aligned with Democrats'.
Publication of Bill Hybels' books suspended after misconduct allegations
Two publishers have suspended publication of books by Christian author Bill Hybels, following allegations of misconduct against the US pastor.
Who is 'the fool' in Proverbs? 7 types of modern day folly
There's no character trait the Bible condemns more than folly. The fool â particularly a target in the book of Proverbs â is a pitiful creature, who deserves no respect and should he shunned for the harm he does.
Asia Bibi: Could this infamous blasphemy case finally be resolved?
Pakistan's most senior judge has said he will personally decide 'soon' the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who is facing the death penalty for alleged 'blasphemy'.
Nigerian bishop weeps over deadly church attack: 'Why won't the government stop them?'
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has wept over the deaths of 19 people after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, and demanded to know why the government is not putting an end to the attacks.
Trump's travel ban at the Supreme Court: Opponents argue it's motivated by religious discrimination
With opponents of Donald Trump's travel ban arguing that it is motivated by religious discrimination, two key judges on the US supreme court signaled support for the controversial ban on several Muslim-majority countries yesterday.