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Coptic bishop fired at in Egypt

A Coptic bishop was shot at on Monday morning while on his way to visit a family grieving the loss of a loved one in recent attacks on Christians in Egypt.

Church of Scotland partners with Fresh Expressions
Church of Scotland partners with Fresh Expressions

The Church of Scotland has announced the start of a new partnership with the Fresh Expressions initiative.

Muslims expel six Christian brothers from village in Egypt

Violence against Egyptian Christians erupted yesterday in the village of Zakaria, located in the Upper Egyptian province of Minya.

Kazakhstan: Pastor Deported, Orthodox Priest to Follow?

Baptist pastor Viktor Lim was ordered deported from Kazakhstan for leading a registered religious community and left in mid-August. Lim, a stateless person, had lived in the country for 20 years and his wife and children are Kazakh citizens.

People using payday loans to put food on the table
People using payday loans to put food on the table

People who use payday loans are "hungry and worried about keeping warm", not making improvements to their home, says Christians Against Poverty

Christian Aid funding emergency relief after deadly earthquakes in Pakistan
Christian Aid funding emergency relief after deadly earthquakes in Pakistan

Christian Aid has sent funds to its partner relief agency in Pakistan after two deadly earthquakes hit the south-west of the country in the past week.

After Peshawar church bombing, more atrocities in Pakistan
After Peshawar church bombing, more atrocities in Pakistan

Pakistani Christians nationwide have been demonstrating over the ongoing attacks on Christians, and in particular over Sunday's double suicide bombing of an after church meal in Peshawar.

Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be declared saints in 2014
Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be declared saints in 2014

Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be declared saints on 27 April 2014.

Bishop of Buckingham congratulates first female bishop in Church of South India
Bishop of Buckingham congratulates first female bishop in Church of South India

The Bishop of Buckingham has welcomed the election of the first female bishop in the Church of South India.

Christianity in danger of becoming extinct in its birthplace

UK historian says Christians in Middle East are endangered species

Think-tank calls for more constructive debate around faith schools
Think-tank calls for more constructive debate around faith schools

Theos says there is no evidence that faith schools are socially divisive

World should be \'deeply concerned\' about effects of global warming
World should be 'deeply concerned' about effects of global warming

The Church of England has said that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report should motivate the world to change its behaviour.

Methodists to celebrate 200-year mission heritage in Leeds
Methodists to celebrate 200-year mission heritage in Leeds

Leeds will be centre of Methodist celebration on 6 October

Priest says losing eyesight made her better listener
Priest says losing eyesight made her better listener

A priest who lost her eyesight was among the Christians recognised by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese for their dedication and commitment to church life.

Billy Graham writes letter to Iran\'s president asking for imprisoned American pastors release
Billy Graham writes letter to Iran's president asking for imprisoned American pastors release

Veteran evangelist Billy Graham has weighed in on the plight of imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini.

Nigeria attack: Students shot dead as they slept

Suspected Islamist gunmen have attacked a college in north-eastern Nigeria, killing up to 50 students.