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Pakistan to investigate harms caused by blasphemy laws
In what attorneys in Pakistan termed a “huge ray of hope,” a federal high court on Tuesday directed the government to form an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate blatant abuse of blasphemy laws.
Shelley Pigott appointed as new executive director of Mercy Ships UK
Mercy Ships UK has appointed Shelley Pigott as its new executive director, bringing fresh leadership to the international charity renowned for delivering free surgical care to some of the world’s poorest communities on board its hospital ships.
Young people increasingly open to faith and God, research finds
"The time is now. It is urgent," said lead researcher Laura Hancock.
Israeli shelling hits Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three and wounding 10
In a rare move, the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted an apology on social media.
Fresh attacks on Christians in Syria after deadly church bombing
Can anyone bring peace and order in Syria?
UK government targets 10 countries to protect believers – but have they made the right choices?
As Christians face increasing numbers of attacks across the world, the British Foreign Office is to target 10 countries in a bid to get them to improve their record on protecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).
On the meaning of sacrifice in Judaism
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of sacrifice in the Old Testament, particularly through the accounts of Jephthah and Micah.
Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza
The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed three people and seriously injured several others.
Bear Grylls says 'this is only the beginning' after new book on Jesus becomes bestseller
Adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls has climbed to the top of a different kind of summit — the UK’s literary charts.
London prayer event aims to 'Make the UK Holy Again'
Some 300 Christians from the US and Korea are already confirmed to attend.
Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists
One man from the Civil Defence Corps gave his life against hopeless odds.
Gloucester Cathedral completes 5-year renovation project
A team of stonemasons worked to integrate new stone into the building and have even added a group of four “grotesques”.
Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document
Church of England clergy no longer need to affirm Issues in Human Sexuality.
Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic
Welby now believes homosexual relationships can be a "huge blessing".
Islamist militants take advantage of chaos in the Congo
The "Allied Democratic Forces" are not as friendly as they sound.
Ruto’s church plan sparks controversy over faith and state in Kenya
President William Ruto has unveiled plans to construct an enormous Christian church within the grounds of Kenya’s presidential residence in Nairobi - a move that has drawn both praise and fierce criticism, igniting a national debate on religion’s place in the public sphere.