Christian Today staff writer

• Christians condemn 'appalling violence' of Nicaragua government

  Nicaragua's Christians have urged the government to stop the 'appalling violence' that has seen hundreds of people killed in a vicious crackdown on protesters.

• Would the world be better without religion? Half of British adults think so

  Nearly half of British adults (47 per cent) agree that 'the world would be a more peaceful place if no one was religious'.

• Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel

  A Vatican approved journal has launched a stinging attack on 'prosperity gospel' evangelicals with a broadside against the theology that teaches God wants Christians to be rich.

• Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door

  Christians should not be expected to leave their faith behind when they enter public life, according to former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron.

• Priest who called Glasgow Pride 'gross offence to God' has lost chaplaincy job

  A Catholic priest who described Glasgow's LGBT Pride festival as a 'gross offence to God' has been removed from his role as a university chaplain.

• Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing

  Imprisoned US missionary Pastor Andrew Brunson is to remain behind bars following a court hearing today.

• Katy Perry says Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus'

  Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus', according to Katy Perry – and the singer who famously walked away from her childhood faith has said she has never left God behind her.

• Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC

  Sir Cliff Richard has won a case for damages against the BBC over its coverage of a police raid on his home in 2014 he claimed was a 'serious invasion' of his privacy.

• Elon Musk apologises for calling British Thai cave rescuer a paedophile

  Tesla founder Elon Musk apologised to British caver Vern Unsworth for comments he made about him following the rescue of a dozen Thai schoolboys and their football coach from a cave in northern Thailand.

• Indian Christians fear persecution is 'new normal'

  Indian Christians have suffered at least 15 attacks during the last fortnight, according to International Christian Concern.

• Finnish Christians message to Trump and Putin: Blessed are the peacemakers

  A sign hanging on the side of the FCA headquarters reads: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God' (Matthew 5:9).

• #say1thing: Bishop of Gloucester's campaign to tackle social media abuse

  The bishop of Gloucester has launched a week-long campaign to encourage people to share one thing that they value in someone else – apart from their physical appearance.