Lucinda Borkett-Jones

Meriam Ibrahim; \'I will campaign for those persecuted for their faith\'
Meriam Ibrahim; 'I will campaign for those persecuted for their faith'

Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese Christian woman who escaped the death penalty, has said she wants to campaign for religious freedom.

Churches join in prayer for missing Hanwell teenager Alice Gross
Churches join in prayer for missing Hanwell teenager Alice Gross

The many churches in the area around missing teenager Alice Gross' home have joined together to pray that she will be found.

US pastors paid up to $300,000 - are Church of England vicars getting a raw deal?
US pastors paid up to $300,000 - are Church of England vicars getting a raw deal?

Attractive pension plans, bonuses and salaries of up to $300,000 are just some of the rewards on offer at America's churches.

Preacher arrested after tweeting \'Muslims will prevail over Christians\'
Preacher arrested after tweeting 'Muslims will prevail over Christians'

Police arrested a radical Muslim preacher in London yesterday, just after he tweeted "Muslims will prevail" over the Christians in Iraq and Syria.

Not in my name: How Muslims are responding to ISIS

With the rise of militant groups such as Islamic State, Muslims around the world have found different ways to respond.

Parish church sells painting for £20,000 without permission
Parish church sells painting for £20,000 without permission

Diocesan court calls the sale "really, really stupid", but not "dishonest".

President Jimmy Carter stands up for LGBT rights: \'Jesus didn\'t discriminate against anyone\'
President Jimmy Carter stands up for LGBT rights: 'Jesus didn't discriminate against anyone'

Former US President and committed Christian Jimmy Carter stood up for gay rights at an assembly in Colorado on Monday.

8 things every Christian should know about Rosh Hashanah
8 things every Christian should know about Rosh Hashanah

Don't be confused if someone wishes you a happy new year today. Impress your friends with this knowledge instead.

ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie
ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie

As the United States announced the first air strikes on Syria, the Islamic State released another 'programme' featuring the British journalist held hostage by the Islamist militants.

Tony Blair: \'Islamism is not confined to a few fanatics\'
Tony Blair: 'Islamism is not confined to a few fanatics'

In advocating for a strong military response to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the former prime minister has said we also need a broader approach to Islamism worldwide.

Pope looks to simplify annulment procedure
Pope looks to simplify annulment procedure

Pope Francis has asked a group of theologians to consider how to make it easier to have marriages annulled in the Catholic Church.

Does ISIS\' latest hostage video mark a change of tactics?
Does ISIS' latest hostage video mark a change of tactics?

The latest video to be released by Islamic State is markedly different from the brutal videos of beheadings, but serves the same purpose – the glorification of IS and the intimidation of the West.

Central African Republic pastor: \'Only God can save our country\'
Central African Republic pastor: 'Only God can save our country'

The international community may look to the United Nations to solve the crisis in Central African Republic, but facing ongoing conflict and a growing humanitarian crisis, one church pastor says his country is beyond the help of the UN.

Cause celebs: Ten Hollywood A listers who are trying to change the world
Cause celebs: Ten Hollywood A listers who are trying to change the world

Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest Hollywood A-lister to be made a United Nations messenger of peace. He's in good company.

Nigeria: Churches risk spreading Ebola virus through Communion and sharing the peace
Nigeria: Churches risk spreading Ebola virus through Communion and sharing the peace

Despite guidance from church leaders on changing church practices in light of the Ebola risk, some churches continue to drink from the same Communion cup.

Christian men join Kurdish forces to fight IS
Christian men join Kurdish forces to fight IS

Christians in Kurdistan, northern Iraq are being called to join the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in fighting against the Islamic State.