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Third accuser comes forward with allegations against Paul Pressler
A third accuser has come forward to say he was solicited for sexual activity by former judge Paul Pressle.

Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm
A 1,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus is a magical charm used by early Christians, according to a researcher at Oxford University.

Hundreds attend funerals of 2 Christians shot dead in Quetta, Pakistan after church on Sunday
Hundreds of Christians in Quetta, Pakistan have attended the funeral of two of their number who were killed near a church on Sunday by four gunmen on motorcycles.

US religious freedom body slams 'false allegations' against Pastor Andrew Brunson
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (ISCIRF) has said it is 'disappointed' by the decision of a Turkish court on Monday to continue proceedings in the case of Pastor Andrew Brunson.
Syria evangelical churches condemn Western air strikes as 'unjust aggression'
Presbyterian churches in Syria have added their voices to the chorus of criticism from Christians in the country at the air strikes on the regime's chemical weapons facilities.

CIA's Mike Pompeo held secret meeting with Kim Jong Un
Mike Pompeo, currently the director of the CIA and President Donald Trump's pick for the office of secretary of state, held a secret meeting in Pyongyang with North Korea's leader Kim John Un two weeks ago.

Catholic priest arrested over killing of albino man in Malawi
A Catholic priest in Malawi has been arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a man with albinism.

Exorcisms now so popular Catholic priests are casting out demons over the phone
Demands for exorcisms has reached such a peak that priests are casting out demons over the phone, a Vatican conference on exorcism was told on Monday.
Britain should do more for Commonwealth countries on climate change, says Christian Aid
A report by development charity Christian Aid has found that the Commonwealth's richer nations are doing less than poorer ones to address climate change.

Rowan Williams to launch church campaign for tax justice
Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is to help launch a new Christian campaign for tax justice tomorrow.

Church leaders warn Guernsey could become 'experiment in social change' by legalising assisted dying
Church leaders in Guernsey have said they oppose the introduction of assisted dying ahead of a vote in the island's parliament next month on a bill backed by Guernsey's chief minister.
Protests after two Christians are shot dead outside church in Quetta, Pakistan
A Christian protest is under way in Quetta after the terrorist killing of two Christians yesterday near a church by four unidentified gunmen in the city in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

UK's 10 biggest faith groups unite in push for Commonwealth diversity
The leaders of Britain's largest faith groups have united in a 'a display of religious unity' to highlight the importance of ethnic diversity in the Commonwealth.

Methodists warn against Syria air strikes
The Methodist Church has warned against launching air strikes on Syria in response to the chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime on Douma in eastern Ghouta.

Central African Republic evangelicals: We must rebuild our nation
Evangelical leaders in the strife-torn Central African Republic have pledged to unite in prayers and called for the rebuilding of the nation.

More Bill Hybels allegations: Nancy Ortberg describes unwanted encounter
Nancy Ortberg, who with her husband John Ortberg and another couple, Leanne and Jim Mellado, brought into the open accusations of sexual misconduct against its founding pastor Bill Hybels, has said she too had experienced unwanted attentions from him.