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'Lord, thank you for his life': Baby Isaiah Haastrup dies after right-to-life legal battle

Isaiah Haastrup, the brain-damaged baby boy at the centre of a right-to-life legal battle, has died, his Christian father has said.

Britain First leaders jailed for 'hostility' towards Muslims

The leader and deputy leader of far-right political group Britain First have been jailed for religiously-motivated assault and 'hostility' towards Muslims.

Welby 'painfully aware' of gender inequality as thousands protest on international women's day

The archbishop of Canterbury has said he is 'painfully aware' of the need for equality between the sexes as the world marks international women's day on March 8.

Meghan Markle has been baptised into the Church of England by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Meghan Markle has been baptised into the Church of England in a private ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and with Prince Harry at her side, the Daily Mail reported.

Five Pakistan Christians attacked by mob while building a church wall

Five Christians were attacked by a mob of 20 as they tried to build a wall around their church in Pakistan on Sunday, according to the persecution website World Watch Monitor.

Pope Francis clears way for murdered Oscar Romero to become a saint

Pope Francis has paved the way for Oscar Romero, a murdered Salvadorian bishop, to be made a saint in the Catholic Church.

Is this the Achilles heel in the Church of England's safeguarding approach?

Concerns about the possibility of abuse in the Church of England's Diocese in Europe are being raised following analysis of an independent report into its safeguarding practices.

The ministry of tea and biscuits: It's more important than you think

Just recently one of my parishioners, Paul, was speaking to me. 'What we love about you being here is you always have time to sit and talk and have a cup of tea with us.'

Argentina Church says it will hand over baptism documents for torture victims' children

The Catholic Church in Argentina will hand over more than a 100 baptism documents of babies born to political prisoners in a torture centre during the country's dictatorship.

Conspiracy theorists targeting Sutherland Springs shooting church arrested

Two conspiracy theorists, who claim the mass shooting at Sutherland Springs church was staged by the US government in order to target gun laws, have been arrested.

'Change is in the air': What do Christians in Saudi Arabia think of the reforming Crown Prince?

Saudi Arabia's crown prince will meet Theresa May today as part of a three-day visit to the UK where he hopes to promote his image as a moderniser.

George Carey criminal investigation would be attack on 'biblically faithful Christianity'

A criminal case against a former archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, would be an attack on all 'biblically faithful Christianity', according to a handful of conservative Anglicans.