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Should the UK 'hang its head in shame' over Syrian refugee crisis?
What is the UK doing to support Syrian refugee crisis and could it be doing more?
Bishop of Salisbury: 'Pray for South Sudan'
The Bishop of Salisbury has encouraged believers to increase their prayers for the people of South Sudan following reports of further politically-incited violence and news that the government has resisted an attempted coup.
Religious minorities still at risk in Iran
The new Charter of Citizens' Rights produced by the Iranian government does not provide adequate protection for those belonging to minority faith groups, a human rights group has warned
Nelson Mandela laid to rest
South Africa and the world bade its final farewell to global statesman Nelson Mandela at his funeral today.
Prayers for grieving Sandy Hook one year on
Remembrance services are taking place today a year on from the shooting tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Turkey: Pressure mounts for Hagia Sophia to be converted into mosque
Some in Turkey are pushing for Istanbul's iconic landmark to be turned into a mosque again
Christmas gifts for grieving families in Syria
Displaced Christian families in Syria who have lost loved ones in acts of persecution and other violence are to receive a special offering this Christmas â thanks to the benefactors of Aid to the Church in Need.
Christians no longer a majority in New Zealand
For the first time in over a century, less than half of New Zealanders call themselves Christians.
Texas moves to protect 'Merry Christmas'
Texas has become the first state in the US to pass laws legally protecting the celebration of Christmas.
Up to 1,000 killed in Central African Republic
Fighting broke out once again between rebel groups in the Central African Republic last week and reports suggest that almost 1,000 people have been killed.
Time magazine 'Person of the Year': Past winners and their lesser known Christian faith
Five winners of Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' whose Christian leanings are not so talked about.
Malaysia's 'Allah' ruling widely criticised
Malaysia's escalating dispute over who has the right to use the word 'Allah' to describe God continues unabated.
Graham Usher to be next Bishop of Dudley
The Reverend Canon Graham Usher is currently rector and lecturer of Hexham Abbey in the Diocese of Newcastle
Australia: Christians welcome same-sex marriage decision
The Australian Christian Lobby has welcomed a High Court ruling overturning legislation allowing gay marriage in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Syria: Let kidnapped nuns go free
A passionate appeal for the release of 12 religious sisters kidnapped in Syria has been made by a bishop from a country torn apart by violence and persecution.
Churches sheltering thousands from violence in Central African Republic
Three days of sectarian violence have left hundreds dead in the Central African Republic capital.