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Judge rules human rights don't apply to Christian Facebook case

A Christian demoted by employers over comments he made about gay marriage on his Facebook page has been told he cannot appeal to human rights arguments in his defence.

Children risking lives to escape North Korea

North Korean children are risking their lives to escape harsh conditions in their homeland, Release International has warned.

Christians encouraged to think about where their money goes

The Christian Socialist Movement is challenging churches and Christians to think about where they are putting their money.

Queen rededicates herself to country in Diamond Jubilee address

The Queen has pledged to serve the country for many more years in an address at Westminster to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

Could veg be replacing the British love of the banger?

We're a nation known for our love of the Sunday roast and bangers and mash. But that could all be about to change, if a survey on food habits is anything to go by.

E Tizz: I’m not ashamed of the Gospel

With an album title like What I Gotta Say, it should come as no surprise that Romans 1.16 – “I am not ashamed of the Gospel” – is one of E Tizz’s favourite verses.

Churches called to help debt-ridden Londoners

Christians Against Poverty are urging churches in London to lend a helping hand to people caught in the trap of personal debt.

Churches demand tough action on tax avoidance

Churches have called upon George Osborne to clamp down on tax avoidance ahead of the spring Budget being announced on Wednesday.

Christian converts released on bail in Iran

An Iranian court has agreed to temporarily release three Christian converts on a large sum of bail.

Funeral held in Cairo for Coptic Pope Shenouda III

Thousands of people have turned out to pay their final respects to Pope Shenouda III, the leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christians for the last 40 years.

Mixing religion with politics is a turn-off to young Americans

Young people in the US are turning away from churches because they associate Christianity with Republican politics, a study reveals.

George Clooney credits Christian aid agencies

George Clooney has praised the work of Christian organisations in providing humanitarian assistance to people in areas of conflict.

Pastor elected as Germany's new President

A Lutheran pastor will become Germany's new president after receiving overwhelming approval from German members of parliament voting on the appointment.

Pastors shocked by attack on Jewish school in Toulouse

A Christian couple in close contact with the Jewish community of Toulouse have expressed their sense of shock and solidarity following a shooting at a Jewish school in the city earlier today.

Prayers for Muamba after cardiac arrest

The fiancée of Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba has asked for prayers following the midfielder’s cardiac arrest on Saturday night.

Church minister and domestic abuse victim

Twenty years ago, two defining moments in my life occurred. I answered the call of God on my life and became an ordained church minister. Six months afterwards I got married to someone who had also followed God’s leading and I was looking forward to a life together sharing a joint vocation in Christian ministry.