Florence Taylor

Church has \'ignored the role of women\', new Vatican magazine claims
Church has 'ignored the role of women', new Vatican magazine claims

A new Vatican magazine launched today has criticised the Church for "ignoring the role of women" both in the Church and within wider Catholic culture.

Chinese priest who helped North Korean defectors found dead

A priest who helped North Korean defectors flee their oppressive country was found dead in North-East China near the North Korean border on Saturday.

Bangladesh: Christian family attacked with homemade bombs
Bangladesh: Christian family attacked with homemade bombs

A Christian family were attacked with crude bombs at their home in Bangladesh on Tuesday morning.

Nigeria: Attack on church leader prompts bishops to urge government to curb Fulani violence
Nigeria: Attack on church leader prompts bishops to urge government to curb Fulani violence

After a cardinal escaped being shot at, bishops in Nigeria are calling on the government to act to curb the increasing violence and instability caused by Muslim herdsmen.

Pope Francis to welcome 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome
Pope Francis to welcome 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome

Pope Francis will receive 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome in November to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, one week before the close of the Holy Year.

Persecuted Christians read Bible for first time in their own language after 182 year wait
Persecuted Christians read Bible for first time in their own language after 182 year wait

Christians in Southeast Asia have successfully translated the New Testament into their mother-tongue, and are now able to read the Word in their own language for the first time.

Christian woman raped and beaten after testifying against imam in Uganda
Christian woman raped and beaten after testifying against imam in Uganda

A Christian woman has been beaten and raped by Muslims in Eastern Uganda after she testified against an imam who allegedly killed her father, according to Morning Star News.

ISIS sex-slave survivor names \'new Jihadi John\' as her abuser
ISIS sex-slave survivor names 'new Jihadi John' as her abuser

A Yazidi teenager who escaped ISIS sex slavery has said she was kidnapped and trafficked by the "new Jihadi John", British Muslim-convert Siddhartha Dhar.

Worshipper, worker and Christian convert: 3 things Christians can learn from Lydia in the Bible
Worshipper, worker and Christian convert: 3 things Christians can learn from Lydia in the Bible

Lydia – a worshipper of God and a tradeswoman – is often cited as the first European convert to Christianity. Her story is recorded in Acts 16.

Former bishop on Christian persecution in China: \'If we keep silent, we are accomplices\'
Former bishop on Christian persecution in China: 'If we keep silent, we are accomplices'

The retired Bishop of Hong Kong has urged China to end the persecution of Christians in the country, according to UCA news.

Christian author Jen Hatmaker calls for full inclusion of LGBT community in church
Christian author Jen Hatmaker calls for full inclusion of LGBT community in church

Bestselling Christian author Jen Hatmaker has called for Christians to welcome the LGBT community with open arms.

ISIS \'destroys historic church in Mosul\'
ISIS 'destroys historic church in Mosul'

ISIS has destroyed Mosul's famed Clock Church, one of the best-known churches that remained in the Iraqi city, according to Iraqi news reports.

Watch Bono and Eugene Peterson\'s Psalms film, out today
Watch Bono and Eugene Peterson's Psalms film, out today

U2's lead singer Bono has today released his new short film Bono and Eugene Peterson: The Psalms.

Who are the most influential Christians of 2016?
Who are the most influential Christians of 2016?

Time has released its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. Here's a look at the Christians that made the cut.

Embryo adoption: 21st Century Christian compassion in action
Embryo adoption: 21st Century Christian compassion in action

Florence Taylor reflects on how a Christian couple's decision to adopt two embryos is an expression of caring for widows and orphans today.

Man facing murder charge asks for forgiveness for killing priest
Man facing murder charge asks for forgiveness for killing priest

A man facing a murder charge in the killing of a Florida priest has said he "lost control" and is "very sorry".