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Kidnapped Anglican priest dies in captivity in Nigeria
Amid a rash of mass kidnappings in Nigeria, an Anglican priest in Nigeria abducted along with his wife and daughter has died in captivity, leaders of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion announced on Wednesday.
Sudanese refugee threatened to stab preacher at London’s Speakers’ Corner
A Sudanese refugee threatened to stab a Christian street preacher at Speakers' Corner in London earlier this year, a court has heard.
Tribunal upholds new safeguarding complaint against David Tudor
A new complaint against disgraced priest David Tudor has been upheld by a Southwark Diocese tribunal.
Christians to celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
The event is part of the Football Association’s strategy to use ‘the beautiful game’ to bring communities together.
Kemi Badenoch suggests too much welfare is unchristian
Being charitable to others was not the same thing as imposing "compulsory taxation in order to pay welfare", she argued.
Nigerian president declares nationwide security emergency after repeated attacks on Christians
The security forces have so far failed to stem the violence.
Government neutrality on assisted suicide in question after 'irregular' Lords move
Assisted suicide remains a highly controversial issue.
New Edinburgh memorial honours mission school matron killed in Auschwitz
A brass plaque has been laid in honour of a Church of Scotland school matron who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War.
Jordan raising $100M for construction of first century village ahead of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan — named after the Jordan River and ruled by pro-Western King Abdullah II — is organizing a major global celebration marking the 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s baptism.
Pro-life group: end of two-child benefit cap will save more unborn babies from abortion
The benefits cap may have been a factor in some women's decisions to have an abortion.
Spotlight falls on discrimination against Christians in Turkey as Pope visits
A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice documents the continuing difficulties faced by Turkey’s Christian minority.
National Trust asked to reconsider after filmmaker denied permission to film at Christian site
The National Trust said it was looking into the matter.
Nigerian Christians 'under siege' from constant attacks
Mervyn Thomas said the US was right to redesignate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” after an "unprecedented rise in insecurity".
Workshops attempt to eliminate endemic domestic violence in Egypt
One victim was told domestic violence was her cross to bear.
What is the significance of Thanksgiving for Christians?
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans mark Thanksgiving. American Thanksgiving is a relatively modern tradition, but the principle behind it has a long biblical basis and liturgical history. This is the story …
Mel Gibson's screenwriter says 'Passion' sequel emerged from talk about Protestantism
"We were having dinner one night, just the two of us in Dallas, and I said, 'You know, the thing we need to do is the Resurrection.'"