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Catholic missionary and saint branded 'devilish rapist' by Chinese authorities
The execution of a Catholic missionary to China is being celebrated by a new museum in the village where he died, as Chinese officials continue to brand the saint a "devilish rapist, bandit and spy".
From horror to hope: Shared history of slavery to bring Anglican dioceses together
Rt Rev Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool, has restarted a project begun by his predecessor James Jones to create a "triangle of hope" between England, West Africa and America.
Theresa May to become Prime Minister on Wednesday
Theresa May will be prime minister and installed in Number Ten Downing Street by the end of Wednesday, Davis Cameron has announced.
Woman has throat slit while preaching gospel in Nigeria
A woman was killed while preaching the gospel in Ghana on Saturday, police have confirmed.
Euro2016: Portuguese manager Fernando Santos thanks God, Jesus and Mary for Euros victory
The Portuguese football manager Fernando Santos has thanked God for his team's victory in the European Championships.
'Rock star cardinals' heading for Poland for World Youth Day, aka 'Glastonbury with God'
They are the "rock star cardinals". And their names are being kept strictly secret to make sure they don't get too much of the rock star treatment when they visit Poland for World Youth Day with the Pope later this month.
Same-sex marriage: Why some Churches are coping better than others
For entirely coincidental reasons, the UK Church scene during the last few days has been dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage.
Bishop TD Jakes speaks against vengeance after killings heighten racial tensions across the US
Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter House has cautioned against violence following the deaths of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, and five police officers gunned down in Dallas, Texas last Thursday.
Israel: Persuading Christian Arabs not to serve in army could result in prison
Anyone who persuades a Christian Arab in Israel not to volunteer for military service or to desert once they have joined could face prison according to a new law.
Bible being turned 'upside down' in same-sex marriage debate, warns Nigerian primate
The world leader of conservative Anglicans has warned that the Bible is being turned "upside down" in the move to normalise same-sex marriage.
Lib Dem leader calls for early general election amid Tory 'stitch up'
The Lib Dem leader Tim Farron has said there must be a general election amid what he calls a "Tory stitch up" in favour of Theresa May.
Syria's forgotten families: One widow's daily struggle for survival
Avine is one of an estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees living in desperate conditions in Lebanon.
Andrea Leadsom quits leaving door open for Prime Minister May
Andrea Leadsom has quit the race for Conservative Party leadership leaving the door open for Theresa May to be Prime Minister.
Anglicans in Canada to vote on same-sex marriage
After years of debate, the Anglican Church of Canada is expected to vote today on gay marriage. However there is strong opposition from some bishops and the measure is not certain to get the two-thirds majority it needs to pass.
Pope Francis appoints former Fox News journalist as official spokesperson
Greg Burke has been appointed as official spokesperson to Pope Francis, it was announced today.
First ever ancient Philistine cemetery discovered in Israel
The first ever Philistine cemetery with 150 burials, dating back from 11th to 8th century BC, has been discovered after more than 30 years of excavating on the outskirts of the sea-port of Ashkelon in Israel.