Christian Today staff writer

• Christians arrested, churches closed in Myanmar rebel clampdown

  Separatists in Myanmar have closed churches and detained church leaders in a clampdown on Christian activities.

• Narnia goes to Netflix: streaming giant to produce versions of classic stories

  Netflix is to develop a 'Narnia universe' based on the classic CS Lewis novels for children.

• Now US National Council of Churches calls for Kavanaugh to step aside

  The US National Council of Churches has made an extraordinary statement calling for the withdrawal of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.

• DEC launches national appeal for Indonesia earthquake and tsunami survivors

  Over 1,300 people are confirmed dead and 200,000 people are in urgent need of clean water, food, medical care and shelter.

• Pope Francis' popularity takes a hit over handling of sex abuse crisis

  Confidence in Pope Francis' handling of his church's global sex abuse crisis has plummeted among US Catholics, according to a new Pew Research Center poll.

• Petrol-head priest appointed as artist-in-residence to Aston Martin

  An Anglican priest, artist and classic car fan has landed a dream job combining all his enthusiasms.

• Sudan releases thousands of Bibles held for years in shipping containers

  A shipment of Bibles believed to have been held in a Sudanese port for six years has been cleared for distribution.

• 'Guardians of civilisations': Why the Middle East needs Christians

  The story across the region is far more complex than is often told. While in some places Christians are harried and persecuted, in others they are able to minister to those in need.

• Civil partnerships to be extended to heterosexual couples

  Opposite-sex couples are to be allowed to enter into civil partnerships, according to Prime Minister Theresa May.

• CofE starts 'Big Conversation' about clergy care

  The Church of England has begun a 'Big Conversation' on ways to improve its approach to the care of its clergy.

• We believe in miracles, Brits say

  Most UK adults believe in miracles, according to a survey for the BBC – though they are not as convinced of the reality of Jesus' miracles.

• Archbishop of York announces retirement

  The Archbishop of York has announced that he is to retire on June 7, 2020, just short of his 71st birthday.