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Chinese pastor 'grateful' for prison sentence
A 40-year-old Chinese pastor has said he is "grateful" for the opportunity to go to jail as he awaits his prison sentence.
UK Parliament vote to recognise Palestine is hailed as 'historic moment' by campaigners
Pro-Palestinians welcome the vote, but others are less sure.
New York school reverses ban on Christian club after students' bold stand
When students at a New York high school decided to get together and form a new Christian club, they were in for some disappointing news.
Christian T-Shirt company in Kentucky told its refusal to print gay pride T-shirts constituted 'unlawful discrimination'
A Christian T-shirt company that refused an order because the intended message on the shirt would promote a gay pride event has been told that its actions were discriminatory.
'Gender inclusive' guidance for Nebraska schools tells teachers not to use phrases like 'boys & girls' or 'you guys'
A middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska reportedly received 'gender inclusive' guidance that recommended teachers refrain from using everyday phrases like "boys and girls" and "you guys".
ISIS: Yazidi girls raped, sexually abused and forced to marry jihadists
Yazidi women are being bought and sold by Islamic State (IS) militants and forced to marry against their will, Human Rights Watch reports.
Massive donations to rebuild Gaza amid fears of repeated conflict
Christian Aid calls for an end to the blockade and an opportunity for the private sector to invest.
'It destroyed my faith in the Lord'. Victim testifies about child abuse at Christian school
The latest evidence given during an Australian sex abuse inquiry has revealed that children at a Christian school were repeatedly failed by authorities.
China: Death sentence for 'Christian' cult members who murdered a mother in McDonald's
Five members of a pseudo-Christian cult in China have been sentenced for beating a woman to death.
Oscar Pistorius arrives in court for sentencing
The paralympic athlete who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp waits to hear whether he will go to prison, and for how long.
Ebola: Bishop urges calm and calls for help for victims
A Church of England bishop has called for calm over the deadly Ebola virus and urged UK residents to focus on the "desperate need" of people.
Kidnapped Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor escapes from Boko Haram
The pastor reportedly managed to escape after heavy rain triggered a flood in the camp where he was being held
Phil Robertson: People who have Bible-based sex won't catch STDs
Phil Robertson isn't one to shy away from controversy or tow the popular line, especially where it concerns human sexuality and sex.
AIDS-infected pastor shocks congregation with admission of sex with parishioners and cocaine-use
An Alabama church has been left reeling after its pastor of 23 years reportedly admitted to taking cocaine and having sex with parishioners in church grounds.
Ukraine: Evangelicals call for aid and prayer as pro-Russian militants destroy cities
Local churches are trying to help, but need resources.
Brian Houston denies abuse compensation cover-up
Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has today denied claims that he deliberately tried to mask his involvement paying compensation over his father's sexual abuse.