Christian Today staff writer

• Methodist leaders back lesbian couple targeted at Christmas

  Methodist leaders in Manchester have spoken out in support of a lesbian couple targeted for abuse at Christmas.

• New light on John Wesley: Methodism's oldest chapel honours founder with stained glass window

  The window made by glass artist Andrew Taylor was installed today at the New Room in central Bristol.

• Fund Trump's wall, Hispanic evangelical leader tells Democrats

  Parts of the US government have been shut down in an impasse over funding the wall, a key Trump campaign promise.

• Spanish evangelicals celebrate another year of growth

  Evangelicalism in Spain is on the rise, according to official figures, with nearly 200 new places of worship registered last year.

• In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment

  'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'

• Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital

  Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.

• 'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland

  Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.

• Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win

  Evidently spoofing actors who thank God for their wins, Bale said: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'

• How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away

  Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.

• Pope tells US bishops to rethink their approach to sex abuse scandal

  The bishops are meeting for a spiritual retreat directed by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa.

• GAFCON chair slams CofE transgender guidance as 'false teaching'

  Okoh said calls for 'dialogue' masked the continuing spread of 'false teaching'.

• Methodist ANC chaplain faces protests over leaked recording of crude comments about women ministers

  Rev Dr Vukile Mehana was recorded discussing the robing of men by women with Methodist church member Raymond Sibanga.