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The state of Christianity and the medieval Church in England before the Reformation
The state of Christianity and the medieval Church in England before the Reformation

As with much late-medieval faith, things were complex and there clearly was a hunger for a relationship with Christ, even if sometimes expressed in ways that would be rejected by later Reformers.

Former Sri Lankan intelligence chief arrested over Easter bombings that killed 279
Former Sri Lankan intelligence chief arrested over Easter bombings that killed 279

The 2019 bombings were the worst Islamist terror attack in Sri Lanka's modern history.

Nigeria rejects claims it paid ransom and released Islamists to secure kidnapped children
Nigeria rejects claims it paid ransom and released Islamists to secure kidnapped children

A report by AFP includes claims that Nigeria paid as much as $7 million and released two Boko Haram commanders in exchange for the release of children and staff kidnapped from a Catholic school.

Setback for Christian parents as Court of Appeal upholds VAT on private school fees
Setback for Christian parents as Court of Appeal upholds VAT on private school fees

The Christian parents and schools behind the legal challenge plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.

US unveils plan to end violence against Christians in Nigeria
US unveils plan to end violence against Christians in Nigeria

The plans were detailed in a report by US Congressman Riley M Moore.

Media urged to ‘take its civic duty’ seriously
Media urged to ‘take its civic duty’ seriously

A call for greater engagement with broadcasters, newspapers and social media platforms has come from the executive director of an organisation promoting religious understanding in the media.

Danny Kruger says Britain is 'suffering' because of damage done by sexual revolution
Danny Kruger says Britain is 'suffering' because of damage done by sexual revolution

“I think we are suffering from having a totally unregulated sexual economy," he said.

Assisted suicide falters in Westminster but receives final approval in Jersey
Assisted suicide falters in Westminster but receives final approval in Jersey

Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill is expected to run out of time as Jersey moves towards Royal Assent.

3 members of Christian family murdered in India
3 members of Christian family murdered in India

The Christians were accused of practising black magic before their murders.

Christian teacher shot dead in Syrian sectarian violence
Christian teacher shot dead in Syrian sectarian violence

Christian school teacher, Iman Jarrous, was shot dead in Homs.

Church of England keen to offer 'warm welcome' to new arrivals from Hong Kong
Church of England keen to offer 'warm welcome' to new arrivals from Hong Kong

The number of Hong Kongers in Britain has doubled in the last five years.

The biblical alternative to self-reliance: surrendering to God’s love
The biblical alternative to self-reliance: surrendering to God’s love

The reality is we cannot fully trust ourselves.

Moses and masks in Exodus
Moses and masks in Exodus

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explores Moses and masks in Exodus.

Iranian Christian leaders declare support for Reza Pahlavi
Iranian Christian leaders declare support for Reza Pahlavi

Hundreds of Christian leaders have come out in support of the exiled Crown Prince.

Ex-gay Christian put on trial in Malta forced to wait again for verdict
Ex-gay Christian put on trial in Malta forced to wait again for verdict

"Thank you for standing with me in prayer," said Grech outside the court.

European Parliament's recognition of 'Christianophobia' welcomed
European Parliament's recognition of 'Christianophobia' welcomed

The European Parliament has for the first time recognised the existence of “Christianophobia”.