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Iran sentences 65-year-old Christian convert to a year in prison
A 65-year-old Christian convert in Iran has been imprisoned on charges of "acting against national security" and alleged "propaganda against the system".
Man accused of attempting to steal Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral pleads not guilty
A man accused of attempting to steal an 800-year-old copy of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral has told the court that he did not know what the document was.
KP Yohannan defends Gospel for Asia after lawsuit
Gospel for Asia founder KP Yohannan is speaking out this week after reaching a $37 million settlement over allegations that his nonprofit mishandled millions in donations.
My journey from Maasai herdsboy to the Archbishop of Kenya
I was born a Maasai in Kenya and grew up as a herdsboy. My parents didn't believe in education; in my community, boys were expected to herd cows and girls to work around the house.
Church organist coaching scheme launched to keep the tradition alive
A church organist coaching scheme has been launched across Wales in a bid to keep the tradition alive.
After a year of Ebola in the DRC, faith leaders have a key role to play
Hundreds of faith leaders are being trained in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help prevent the spread of Ebola as the outbreak continues to bring heartache and uncertainty to the country.
Bishop-designate Rose Hudson-Wilkin 'very proud' of Prince Harry for speaking out about racism
Bishop-designate Rose Hudson-Wilkin has commended the Duke of Sussex for speaking out about "unconscious bias" and racism in society.
Muslims save Christian workers from attack by militants in north-east Kenya
The intervention of Muslims has been credited with saving the lives of around 20 Christian workers on a construction site in northeastern Kenya.
Human trafficking victims are 'women crucified', says Pope
The Pope has called on individuals and institutions to play their part in ridding the world of the "disgusting vice" of human trafficking and prostitution.
Heartbroken villagers hold vigil for murdered church volunteer
A quiet village in Hertfordshire has been left heartbroken after the murder of a local woman who was an active churchgoer and volunteer.
'Tragic' lack of support for victims of modern day slavery puts them at further risk, says Christian group
Christian campaign group CARE has welcomed the call from charities asking the Home Office to extend support for victims of modern day slavery beyond 45 days.
Donald Trump meets black inner-city pastors
Along with Vice President Mike Pence, Trump met with a group of about 20 clergy as they discussed the progress the administration is making on a number of issues impacting inner cities such as employment, criminal justice, prison re-entry and opportunity zone initiatives.
Christian inmate claims it took threat of legal action for NHS Trust to provide Sunday services
A convicted rapist who became a Christian in prison has claimed that repeated requests for Sunday worship services were only granted after the threat of legal action.
Schools must not cave in to secularist pressure over religious assemblies, says C of E's education chief
The Church of England's chief education officer has defended the place of collective worship in schools following the launch of a legal challenge by two parents in Oxfordshire who claim that their children are being religiously indoctrinated by Christian school assemblies.
Court rules Katy Perry's Dark Horse was copied from Christian rap song
Katy Perry has lost her court case against Christian rapper Flame, ending a protracted copyright dispute that was first raised in 2014.
Why are school lunches still so unhealthy?
Teenagers in the UK consume poor quality diets, low in nutrients and high in processed foods.