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Sudanese pastor may face death penalty after five month illegal detention
Fears were raised a Sudanese pastor could face the death penalty after the government reportedly planned to charge him with crimes against the state.
Prime Minister on collision course with experts over plans to fight extremism
If the government is going to properly tackle extremism and terrorism in society, it will take more than strongly-worded speeches, says Johnny Monro.
Three Iranian Christians remain behind bars after 'excessive bail' set
Three imprisoned Christians in Iran are effectively being kept in jail as their bail is set unusually high, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Tallest cross in English-speaking world can go ahead after lawsuit is ended
Plans to build the tallest cross in the English-speaking world in Corpus Christi, Texas, can move on after lawsuits around its construction came to an end.
Jesus Culture's Banning Liebscher: 'Church is a family, not a business'
"Church is a family, not a business; it is a house, not a restaurant," says Jesus Culture founder Banning Liebscher to Christian Today.
Why you can only go to church in Northern Cyprus once a year
The decision by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to restrict church services there to once a year has thrown into sharp reliefs the divisions on the island.
Nun dies after being shot in South Sudan
A Slovak nun and medical doctor has died from her injuries after being shot in Yei, South Sudan.
Iona Community 'at significant risk' if funds not urgently raised
The future of one of Britain's most iconic Christian communities is in "serious jeopardy".
Samoan church leader calls for ban on Muslims
A prominent Christian leader in Samoa in the South Pacific has called for a ban on Muslims entering the republic.
UMC LGBT row continues as thousands call on Church to allow same-sex marriages
Almost 5,000 people have urged one of America's largest religious bodies to end all "legislative harm" against LGBTQ people.
Man jumps into lions' den under 'messianic delusion'
A 20-year-old Chilean man who jumped into a lion's cage reportedly had a "messianic delusion" and was trying to "provoke a miracle, not a suicide attempt".
Chewbacca mom: 'Do not try to make a name for yourself; God's name will always out shadow yours'
The American worship leader who became an internet sensation after posting a video of herself laughing at a Chewbacca mask has urged young people not to seek after fame.
Gospel For Asia faced staff exodus amid negative publicity
The second largest mission group in the US, GFA and its founder KP Yohannan have faced a storm of negative publicity.
India: Police arrest evangelical Christians on 'forced conversion' charges
Police in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have arrested three evangelical Christians.
Looking for a new Bible translation? How about Emoji Scripture...
The Bible has already been translated into hundreds of languages, but a new â and slightly more unusual â one is being published this week â the emoji Bible.
Intolerable cruelty? How evangelicals are rethinking the doctrine of hell
As a doctrine, many evangelicals find the idea of hell awkward or embarrassing.