Florence Taylor

Christian persecution in China: Journalist interrogated for covering cross demolitions
A Christian Chinese writer who wrote extensively about the mass demolition of crosses in Zhejiang province was detained and questioned on Tuesday on suspicion of "inciting subversion of the state", a friend told South China Morning Post.

One year on: Fanatics who murdered Christian couple in brick kiln 'burned all humanity'
On the first anniversary Shama and Shahzad Masih's death, who were burnt alive in a brick kiln by a mob who suspected them of blasphemy in Pakistan, the NGO which cares for their children spoke out.

Torture, betrayal and death threats: Three hostages liberated from IS camps speak of their experiences
Three hostages freed last month from an ISIS compound in Northern Iraq have shared details of their experiences on Islamic State's death row.

The War on Drugs isn't working, says Christian Aid
The war on drugs is simply not working, according to a new report by Christian Aid.

Boko Haram: Five terrorist camps liberated by Nigerian army
Five terrorist camps under Boko Haram control in Borno State have been destroyed by Nigerian troops, according to the Nigerian Army.

Pharrell Williams to bullied girl at Charleston AME Church: 'You're beautiful and you're black'
US singer, rapper and producer Pharrell Williams visited Charleston Emanuel AME church this weekend, where nine people were shot and killed on 17 June.

Myanmar: Muslims at risk of exclusion from historic election
The upcoming general election has been portrayed as the freest and fairest in decades, but in reality Muslims are facing barriers against participation.

Christians in India unite to challenge growing intolerance
Prominent Christians in India have condemned the increasing intolerance in the country towards non-Hindus and "sinister attempts" to abolish positive discrimination policies that reserved jobs for those in lower castes.

Christian gallery forced to close for refusing to host same-sex marriage reopens as church
A Christian couple whose gallery was shut down after they refused to host a same-sex wedding, have now sold it to a church.

Vatican arrests after documents leaked to media in 'serious betrayal of Pope's trust'
The Vatican's police force has arrested a priest and a laywoman who were members of a commission that Pope Francis set up to study Church reform on suspicion of leaking confidential documents to the media.

Church marriages for same-sex couples imminent in Norway
Norway's twelve bishops unanimously voted to allow gay couples to marry in church, voting for the creation of a special liturgy for the marriage of same sex couples on Friday.

Publisher of atheist books hacked to death in Bangladesh
A publisher of secular books was hacked to death in Bangladesh on Saturday, according to police. In a separate attack hours earlier, two secular writers and a publisher were shot and stabbed at a publishing house in Dhaka.

Exorcist Live: Roman Catholic Church condemns planned televised exorcism
The first live TV exorcism will be broadcast this evening in the USA, with a team of paranormal investigators going into the house.

Married at First Sight couple get annulment after just 8 months
One of the couples married on the controversial Channel 4 series 'Married at First Sight' have had an annulment, after just eight months of marriage.

Christian woman murdered for sharing her faith in Uganda
A Christian woman has been beaten to death in Uganda by a mob of Muslims because she and her family had not heeded their warning to stop preaching the gospel.

Refugee crisis is 'dehumanising' victims, says Bishop Angaelos
The refugee crisis is dehumanising victims of conflict, Bishop Angaelos has said, calling for collaboration between world religions in response to the situation.