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Catholic priest arrested over killing of albino man in Malawi
A Catholic priest in Malawi has been arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a man with albinism.
Do churches need ministers? Not as much as they think
Just how important is the minister? Professionals who've trained for two or three years at a college and probably done a bit of an apprenticeship too might not particularly like to hear it said, 'Not very much.'
Top Scottish bishop says Catholic Church is own worst enemy
A leading Scottish Catholic bishop has claimed that the Church may be its own worst enemy when it comes to spreading the gospel, in the wake of a priest in his diocese being jailed for child sex abuse.
Windrush citizens: May apologises after campaign backed by bishops
Theresa May has apologised to Caribbean leaders for the government's treatment of the Windrush generation after a campaign backed by bishops and MPs highlighted their plight.
May accused of 'neo-colonialism' by bishop for backing gay rights in Commonwealth speech
A bishop from Trinidad has accused UK prime minister Theresa May of 'neo-colonialism' for saying she 'deeply regrets' Britain's historical legacy of anti-gay laws across the Commonwealth as its 53 leaders gathered in London for their annual summit.
What did Charles Spurgeon have to say about war? 5 quotes
One revered Christian hero who had a surprising amount to say about war was CH Spurgeon.
Exorcisms now so popular Catholic priests are casting out demons over the phone
Demands for exorcisms has reached such a peak that priests are casting out demons over the phone, a Vatican conference on exorcism was told on Monday.
Can an atheist go to heaven?
Can an atheist go to heaven? Categorically not, is the traditional answer. Heaven is reserved for those who have repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord.
Bill Hybels: Evangelical hypocrisy and lessons for us all
What can Christians learn from the accusations of impropriety that Bill Hybels is facing?
'God has a dad's heart': Pope Francis in emotional encounter with boy who's non-believing father died
Pope Francis had a moving encounter on the outskirts of Rome yesterday with a young boy whose father had died and who wanted to know if his dad would go to heaven as he was a 'good man' despite being a non-believer.
Detained US pastor Andrew Brunson says 'I want truth to come out' as trial begins in Turkey
The American pastor Andrew Brunson yesterday denied allegations of links to a group accused of orchestrating a failed military coup in Turkey, at the beginning of a trial that will now be delayed for three weeks.
What life is really like for Christians in a North Korean prison
'The crematorium was so small and there were so many dead bodies that we had to cut the dead bodies into small pieces with an axe.'
Britain should do more for Commonwealth countries on climate change, says Christian Aid
A report by development charity Christian Aid has found that the Commonwealth's richer nations are doing less than poorer ones to address climate change.
Rowan Williams to launch church campaign for tax justice
Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is to help launch a new Christian campaign for tax justice tomorrow.
Pastor Andrew Brunson trial begins with US religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback in court
US pastor Andrew Brunson goes on trial in Turkey today facing up to 35 years in jail after being accused of aiding a terrorist group held responsible for the failed coup last July against President Tayyip Erdogan.
Church leaders warn Guernsey could become 'experiment in social change' by legalising assisted dying
Church leaders in Guernsey have said they oppose the introduction of assisted dying ahead of a vote in the island's parliament next month on a bill backed by Guernsey's chief minister.