Florence Taylor

Islamists threaten to burn Pakistani Christian family alive after couple elope
Islamists threaten to burn Pakistani Christian family alive after couple elope

A Christian family have been threatened with being burnt alive after a Muslim woman eloped with a Christian in Pakistan, according to the Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement.

Church of England to ordain 950 priests and deacons this summer
Church of England to ordain 950 priests and deacons this summer

The high number of ordinations this summer is said to be "a sign of a hopeful future for the Church of England".

Last diocese in the West Indies votes in favour of women priests
Last diocese in the West Indies votes in favour of women priests

Women are now able to be priests in every Anglican diocese of the West Indies, after the church in Guyana voted to allow the ordination of women yesterday.

Kenya: Christian leaders concerned over closure of world\'s largest refugee camp
Kenya: Christian leaders concerned over closure of world's largest refugee camp

Christian clergy and humanitarian workers have warned the closure of the world's largest refugee camp this year could cause a humanitarian crisis.

India: MP accuses Mother Teresa of \'conspiracy for Christianisation of India\'
India: MP accuses Mother Teresa of 'conspiracy for Christianisation of India'

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath said Mother Teresa had conspired to convert Hindus to Christianity.

Boko Haram: Militant group fractures over ISIS allegiance
Boko Haram: Militant group fractures over ISIS allegiance

Boko Haram has split internally, after a group rebelled because the leader Abubakar Shekau failed to adhere to guidance from ISIS, a senior US general said on Tuesday.

I Am Not Ashamed: 10 Bible verses on how to evangelise well
I Am Not Ashamed: 10 Bible verses on how to evangelise well

The Bible gives wisdom on how to share the gospel "with gentleness and respect", often through action rather than just words, and always with love.

Pakistan: Five Christians acquitted of blasphemy charges, two jailed
Pakistan: Five Christians acquitted of blasphemy charges, two jailed

Five Christians were on Monday acquitted of blasphemy charges in Pakistan and two were jailed for six months under the blasphemy law and anti-terrorist act.

Arrest after satanic symbols painted in church graveyard
Arrest after satanic symbols painted in church graveyard

A man has been arrested after a satanic pentagram and the number 666 were painted in a church graveyard the night before Father's Day in Yorkshire.

Vietnam: Nuns stage sit-in to protest land grab in Hanoi
Vietnam: Nuns stage sit-in to protest land grab in Hanoi

Nuns in Vietnam have staged a sit-in to defend their property, claiming police failed to intervene in an attempted land grab.

Indonesia: Government backtracks on plans to abolish sharia law
Indonesia: Government backtracks on plans to abolish sharia law

The Indonesian government has reneged on a promise to abolish sharia law in the country, according to Human Rights Watch.

Mark Ferguson Band: New album released by Irish worship group
Mark Ferguson Band: New album released by Irish worship group

Christian worship group Mark Ferguson Band has released its second album, Hidden.

Egypt: Christians attacked and homes burned by Muslim mob over rumoured church building

Christian homes and property have been attacked by a Muslim mob in Egypt over rumours a house under construction was being turned into a church.

Church of England to sponsor Edinburgh Fringe play about Christian refugee
Church of England to sponsor Edinburgh Fringe play about Christian refugee

"As Christians we have a responsibility to speak up for the poor and the marginalised," a Church spokesman said.

Christian groups lead the way in charitable action in England and Wales, says new report
Christian groups lead the way in charitable action in England and Wales, says new report

Almost a quarter of all charitable giving in England and Wales is received by faith-based charities, according to a new report released today by think tank New Philanthropy Capital (NPC).

Happy Father\'s Day: 10 Bible verses to encourage dads this Sunday
Happy Father's Day: 10 Bible verses to encourage dads this Sunday

On Sunday it is Father's Day – a day dedicated to honouring and celebrating dads everywhere. Here are 10 Bible verses to encourage fathers of their role and value in God's creation.