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Ancient Spanish church may actually be a synagogue
The lack of Christian burials at the site and the discovery of menorah art might be clues to the truth.
Calls for Bernard Randall to be restored to ministry
The Christian Legal Centre is calling for a former school chaplain to be restored to ministry after statutory authorities found that he did not pose any safeguarding risk.
Children reported among 21 Christians killed in Congo church massacre
The dead are reported to include children who had been attending a summer camp.
Churches at risk without long-term repair funding, MPs warn
The government is being called upon to make permanent a scheme that helps listed places of worship manage costly repair and maintenance bills.
Christian street preacher 'relieved' after case dropped by Crown Prosecution Service
A Christian street preacher who was arrested after challenging Islam in public has said he is "relieved" by the Crown Prosecution Service's decision not to pursue a case against him.
Christian family expelled from Indian village after forced conversion attempt
Chhattisgarh is increasingly becoming a concerning place for Christians
Indonesia: Christians told building church would disrupt social harmony
The government has indicated it will make efforts to protect religious freedom.
Druze convert and family killed in Syrian violence
He was killed for being a Druze, rather than for his Christian faith, according to an Open Doors partner.
Bishop of Sheffield to head Orgreave inquiry
Bishop Wilcox acknowledged the “weight of expectation” surrounding the inquiry.
Age verification on pornography websites welcomed
The average child in the UK will first see online pornography at age 13.
Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.
Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told
West Yorkshire is the worst area for crimes targeting churches, according to data compiled from Freedom of Information requests.
End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.
Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.
DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
Will there ever be peace in the DRC?
New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians
Updated guidance on relationships and sex education (RSE) from the Department for Education has received a mixed reaction from Christians.