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Learning disabled Pakistani Christian sentenced to life for blasphemy
A young Pakistan Christian has been sentenced to life imprisonment for burning a booklet containing verses of the Quran.
Second evangelist detained in Turkey flies home after court ruling
Byle was arrested the morning after US pastor Andrew Brunson was released and allowed to leave the country.
Chinese cardinal in scathing attack on Pope Francis: 'He doesn't understand Communism'
A Catholic cardinal and former Bishop of Hong Kong has warned that the deal struck between the Vatican and the Chinese government is a step towards the 'annihilation' of the Church in China.
Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam, 'natural conclusion of any theologian's journey'
The Irish artist announced on Twitter that she had changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt and thanked Muslims for their support.
Church of Scotland 'facing a crisis' as 20 buildings prepare to shutter on the Shetland Islands
Two thirds of Church of Scotland churches on the Shetland Islands will close their doors over the next three years, it has been announced.
European Parliament President calls for fair trial for Christian mother facing execution
The President of the European Parliament has warned Pakistan that it is making a 'big mistake' in its treatment of Asia Bibi, a mother-of-five facing execution for blasphemy.
Oxford students vote against Christian group's residential camp
Oxford University students have voted against allowing a Christian group's residential camp to take place at one of their colleges over concerns that it is a threat to the 'mental safety' of students.
As hundreds of theaters drop pro-life movie 'Gosnell,' cast and crew blame left-wing bias
The movie's star, Dean Cain, said: 'I have never experienced anything like this before.'
The European Church is sleeping while Islam is creeping in, says African bishop
An African bishop in Rome for the synod on young people has said that Europe is being Islamized because the Church in the region has fallen asleep.
Two French priests commit suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct
Two French priests have committed suicide in the past month after being accused of sexual misconduct.
Young people more open to flexible marriage arrangements and polygamy, research finds
New research has revealed the gap between young and old people in Britain when it comes to views on marriage.
Ancient Bible returns to England's shores for the first time in 1,300 years
An ancient Latin Bible made by English monks and sent to Italy as a gift to the pope is returning to England's shores for the first time in well over a millennium for a rare British Library exhibition.
10 Sudanese Christians beaten in captivity
Ten Sudanese Christians released on Sunday were beaten while in captivity, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM.
World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the detention of a Zambian pastor for organising a meeting of pastors to discuss the country's economic crisis.
Rohingya crisis: There's no plan and not enough money, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid said there was still no long-term plan for protecting those affected by Myanmar's action against its Rohingya minority.
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services
Attendance continues to swell at England's cathedrals over the Christmas period, according to the latest statistics from the Church of England.