Carey Lodge

Obama defends absence of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iran nuclear deal terms
The US President made his case in a news conference responding to critics at home and abroad.

Have Christians joined Boko Haram?
A number of militants in Nigeria's Boko Haram are Christians, a country expert has claimed.

After fleeing Nazi occupation, this Jewish peer is now funding the rescue of Middle Eastern Christians
Inspired by the Christians who helped him as a young refugee from the Nazis, a Jewish peer is now spearheading a rescue mission for Christians in the Middle East.

Iraqi Christians plead for greater protection following Baghdad killings
The recent kidnap and murder of Christians in Baghdad has prompted the Chaldean Church to issue a demand for greater protection.

Sudan: Christian pastors' defence team close their case
The defence team of two South Sudanese pastors facing trial for espionage in Sudan have closed their case, and campaigners remain hopeful that they will be acquitted of all charges.

Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini's release not part of Iran deal
The release of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was not secured as part of the nuclear deal agreed between the US and Iran, his wife has confirmed.

South Sudan: 'The brutality and violence is indescribable'
After years of political unrest and violence, the people of South Sudan are still forced to live in horrendous conditions, and are being driven to starvation.

CofE and climate change: 'Welcoming a policy' won't save the planet
The Church of England will stay invested in fossil fuel companies but with the view to pulling out later on if the big players don't listen to concerns regarding climate change.

Anti-conversion laws threaten religious freedom in Nepal
Proposed anti-conversion laws could threaten religious freedom in Nepal, country experts have warned.

Turkey: Ancient Syriac church could be turned into a mosque
An ancient church in Turkey could be turned into a mosque, despite the pleas of local Syriac Christians who want to restore it to its former glory.

Jewish extremists arrested over Galilee church arson attack
Three suspects allegedly involved in an arson attack at a church believed to be the site where Jesus performed one of his most famous miracles were arrested on Sunday.

Meet the Christians who are fasting for Ramadan
Many Christians have decided to take part in Ramadan this year, and are tweeting about their experience using the #Christians4Ramadan hashtag.

Oregon bakers fined $135,000 for refusing gay wedding cake 'will not relent'
The Christian owners of an Oregon bakery ordered to pay a $135,000 fine for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple are requesting a stay of enforcement, meaning that they will not have to pay up unless their appeal fails.

Pat Robertson says ISIS beheadings could be 'the best thing that ever happened to the world'
Brutal murders carried out by Islamic State could be "the best thing that ever happened to the world", televangelist Pat Robertson has claimed.

10 Bible verses for when you feel afraid
We all go through times when we feel afraid; whether it's anxiety about the future, or real fear about a certain situation. Here are ten Bible verses to remind you that God is faithful, whatever our circumstances.

Chibok schoolgirls could be released in Boko Haram prisoner swap
The Nigerian schoolgirls captured by Boko Haram last year could be freed under new negotiations between the government and the militant group.