Mark Woods

Imprisoned Chinese underground bishop dies at 94
Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang spent more than half his life in jail.

Singapore pastor's trial: Kong Hee is victim of cultural differences, not fraud, say supporters
A megachurch pastor is accused of using church funds for his wife's music career did nothing wrong, supporters argue.

Western intervention in Iraq 'disastrous', bishop told
Iraq refugees want to return, says Bishop Geoffrey Rowell.

Obama, the Crusades and the Inquisition: why the President's right and his critics are wrong
President Obama got into hot water when he compared Christian violence with Muslim.

Premier Radio fights digital shutdown as MP weighs in
The Christian broadcaster is facing the loss of its digital broadcasting licence.

Fresh Expressions of Church won't halt decline, research says
Churches in pubs and homes don't attract more non-churched people â just different ones.

400 rabbis urge Netanyahu to end Palestinian house demolitions
Jewish religious leaders have petitioned Israel's prime minister in support of a reform to planning laws.

The Digest: The week in 5 key stories
The tragedies and triumphs in Christian Today this week.

Artist Chris Gollon brings women of the Bible to life
An exhibition by one of Britain's leading artists is touring cathedrals this year.

Danish editor who published Mohammed cartoons nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian MP has nominated Flemming Rose for his commitment to free speech.

Heather Cook charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide
The episcopal bishop has been charged with multiple offences.

Ahimbisibwe murders: son Isaac is arrested and charged with killing
Isaac Ahimbisibwe has been arrested at a Mississippi motel.

Jordan's King Abdullah vows 'relentless war' against Islamic State
The burning to death of its downed pilot has shocked the nation.

The unkindest cut: what makes meat halal, and why it matters
A scandal at a halal abattoir has focused attention on religious slaughter.

Thor's back: Icelanders are to build a new temple for Norse gods
The first temple since the Viking age is to be built near Reykjavik.

Ancient 'gospel' may have been used to tell fortunes
A papyrus containing oracles is an example of a Christian 'lot book', researchers say.