Ruth Gledhill
Pastors who faced death sentences in Sudan tell extraordinary stories of Christian faith in prison
Two pastors from South Sudan who were freed after a terrifying prison ordeal where they even faced a possible death sentence have spoken movingly of how their Christian faith sustained and inspired them during their time behind bars.
Leading evangelical bishops call for Church to change on gays
Bishop of Liverpool Paul Bayes and Bishop of Dorchester Colin Fletcher are among contributors to a new book edited by Jayne Ozanne, a lay member of General Synod and former member of the Archbishops' Council, who counts herself as evangelical and last year came out as gay.
Israeli minister steps in to become saviour of Christian schools
Christian schools at risk of collapse in Israel over a budget crisis have found salvation in the form of Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel.
Religion often breeds 'contempt' for LGBT people, says Florida bishop
Robert Lynch, the Catholic Bishop of St Petersburg, Florida, says on his blog: "Sadly it is religion, including our own, which targets, mostly verbally, and also often breeds contempt for gays, lesbians and transgender people."
Scotland: Conservative Christians raise concerns about top jobs given to husband and wife
The Church of Scotland has defended two appointments which mean a husband and wife have senior positions in the Church.
Egypt: Christian girls kidnapped, forced to marry and convert to Islam
Teenage girls in Egypt are being kidnapped and being forced to convert to Islam and marry, according to new reports. International Christian Concern says the local Christian community in Egypt is "paralysed" by the spate of disappearances of the young girls.
Thousands arrested in Bangladesh crackdown after gruesome murders of Christians and others
Police in Bangladesh have arrested more than 5,000 suspected militants after dozens of brutal killings of Christians, atheists and others, many hacked down by men on motorcycles using machetes and swords.
Muslims raise funds and help rebuild Christian church in Pakistan
In a nation where interfaith conflict is too regular an occurrence, Muslims and Christians have joined together to rebuild a church.
Archbishop to Queen: 'You have been an instrument of God's peace.' #Queenat90
The Archbishop of Canterbury today delivered a sermon in praise of the Queen on her 90th birthday, describing her as a servant of God who has been an "instrument of God's peace".
Family of Christian convert seriously ill in prison repeat plea for release
The family of a Christian prisoner in Iran are appealing for her to be released permanently after she was allowed home on temporary leave when she became seriously ill.
Syria 'most deadly country' for Christians and other minorities
For the second year running, Syria has topped the table of countries whose people are most at risk of genocide, mass political killings or violent represssion.
Hindu extremists beat and torture nearly 30 Christians in India
Hindu extremists in India have beaten up and tortured 29 Christians who refused to deny their faith in Christ and convert to Hinduism.
The Queen is a lover of George Formby and show tunes â as well as Christian hymns
The Queen is a huge fan of George Formby and knows all his songs by heart, it has been revealed.
Work starts on restoration of the Tomb of Jesus
For the first time in two centuries, restoration work has begun on the Tomb of Jesus in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Archbishop of Canterbury: To understand the world, we must understand religion
Archbishop Justin Welby makes the case for religious literacy in an article for Radio Times.
Thieves steal 'irreplaceable' relic of Pope Saint John Paul II
German police are appealing for anyone with information about the theft of the cloth with a drop of blood of the late Pope to come forward.