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Aleem Maqbool appointed BBC News Religion Editor
Maqbool has been the North America Correspondent for BBC News since 2014.
MPs speak out against attempts to force more abortion on Northern Ireland
The Government in Westminster is coming under increasing pressure to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland despite the devolution of abortion power in the region and the majority of sitting Northern Ireland MPs in Westminster opposing it.
Archbishop of Canterbury echoes fears for Christians in Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his concern for Christians in the Holy Land after local church leaders warned of an increase in attacks on clergy and holy sites.
Christian women are 'agents of resistance' against North Korea's Communist regime
Through their networks on the margins of society, women who convert to Christianity "challenge the authority of the state's control over women's bodies and minds and empower other religious women to become agents of resistance", according to a report.
Justin Welby 'disappointed' by Tory Christmas party
The Archbishop of Canterbury said "we must all obey the rules".
Warnings of 'systematic attempt' to drive Christianity out of the Holy Land
Church leaders have voiced alarm over "frequent and sustained attacks on clergy and churches in the Holy Land.
Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings
A federal judge has ruled that a New York-based Christian photographer must provide services for same-sex wedding celebrations despite holding religious objections to gay marriage.
Number of Christians in England and Wales falls to half the population
Only 51% of people in England and Wales identify as Christian, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Last of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are freed
The last 12 missionaries being held hostage in Haiti have now been freed.
The beauty of the embryo
Anyone who has ever held a tiny baby in their arms can't help but be amazed at this beautiful process of self-formation â from one cell to five trillion at birth.
'This is spiritual warfare,' says Denzel Washington
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington sees his Christian faith as underpinning everything he does in life.
Vatican apologises for removing link to LGBT advocacy group
The Vatican has issued an apology for removing a link to a Catholic LGBT advocacy group's video from the website of the General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops.
Christian prisoners in North Korea are being beaten, tortured and starved - report
Christians in Communist North Korea are being tortured more than members of any other religious group, according to a new report from human rights campaigners Korea Future.
Tim Keller making 'remarkable' progress in cancer battle
Tim Keller's health has shown "remarkable" improvement as he continues to fight stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Legal action launched against UK government over DIY abortions
Christian Concern has launched legal action against the UK government over its decision to relax abortion laws at the start of the pandemic without parliamentary scrutiny.
As another pastor is slain, Christians urge US to reinstate Nigeria as 'country of particular concern'
Release International is urging the US State Department to reinstate Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' amid an endless cycle of violence against Christians in the country.