Christian Today staff writer

• Has the Catholic Church given away too much to China?

  Some observers believe it gives far too much away to Beijing, which has recently shown itself to be firmly in opposition to religion.

• Former cinema to be growing Ipswich church's new home

  An Ipswich church is responding to new opportunities with a big vision: it's bought a cinema to convert into its new home.

• China's Catholics welcome Beijing-Vatican deal, but doubts remain

  The Catholic Church in China is split between the state-supervised Catholic Patriotic Association (CPA) and an underground church.

• Kerala bishop charged with raping a nun

  Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Diocese of Jalandhar was charged with raping a nun of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation in Kottayam.

• Nigerian Christians murdered in Fulani attacks

  At least 27 people have died following recent attacks by Fulani militants on mainly Christian communities in northeast Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.

• Pumpkins can be heroes: New Halloween resource from World Vision

  As Hallowe'en approaches next month, churches around the UK are gearing up to provide wholesome alternatives to the emphasis on the dark side of the season.

• CofE won't ride to Wonga's rescue

  The Church Commissioners, who handle investments for the Church of England, have pulled out of talks around buying the loan book of payday lender Wonga.

• Pope accepts resignation of two more Chilean bishops following abuse scandal

  The decision brings to seven the number who have stepped down since a sexual abuse scandal swept the nation's Roman Catholic Church.

• Aid agencies on South Sudan: Now peace must be made in local communities

  UK aid agencies including Tearfund and Christian Aid have used the International Day of Peace today to highlight the need for peace in South Sudan.

• 'I do not have an enemy': An Israeli pastor's powerful testimony of forgiveness after the death of his son

  The blow that struck a pastor and his wife from a village near Nazareth has led to the gospel being shared in a powerful way as their testimonies have gone viral.

• CARE backs Labour plans for tackling gambling 'epidemic'

  Labour's new proposals would ban TV and online gambling promotions during live sporting events.

• Huge Bible slogan up for 4 Guinness World Records

  A huge slogan painted on a bare Mexican hillside is in the running for no less than four Guinness World Records.