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Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands in Mediterranean accused of aiding illegal immigration
Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands in Mediterranean accused of aiding illegal immigration

An Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands of lives aboard migrant ships in the Mediterranean is being investigated by an Italian public prosecutor for aiding illegal immigration.

\'Tens of thousands\' of slaves are held in UK – and Christians can help free them
'Tens of thousands' of slaves are held in UK – and Christians can help free them

Tens of thousands are trapped in slavery in the UK, the National Crime Agency revealed on Thursday, as modern slavery was shown to be far more widespread than previously thought.

Hungary offers Iranian Christian convert sanctuary after Sweden threatens deportation
Hungary offers Iranian Christian convert sanctuary after Sweden threatens deportation

An Iranian Christian convert, due to be deported from Sweden back to Iran, is being offered asylum in Hungary.

Franklin Graham\'s Operation Christmas Child volunteers killed in tragic Madagascar bus crash
Franklin Graham's Operation Christmas Child volunteers killed in tragic Madagascar bus crash

Several volunteers for Franklin Graham's Operation Christmas Child were among those killed in a fatal bus crash in Madagascar last Tuesday.

Competitive Christianity? Why a summer festival\'s marketing is raising eyebrows
Competitive Christianity? Why a summer festival's marketing is raising eyebrows

David's Tent, a five-year-old charismatic conference in Sussex, has bought Google Adwords for Soul Survivor, a major youth festival going through a difficult transition.

Now JK Rowling slams pastor for backing North Korea war: \'The devil can cite Scripture\'
Now JK Rowling slams pastor for backing North Korea war: 'The devil can cite Scripture'

JK Rowling has rebuked evangelical pastor Robert Jeffress for saying God has given Donald Trump the authority to drop nuclear bombs on North Korea.

Joseph D'Souza: Why the global South is the new heart of Christianity

'I think very strongly that the Church of the global South now has the leadership, the theology and the practical experience of the past colonial era to speak into Western Christianity.'

Bishop ramps up pressure on Government to publish gambling review
Bishop ramps up pressure on Government to publish gambling review

The Church of England is ramping up pressure on the government to press on and publish its review of high-speed gambling machines, known as the 'crack cocaine' of betting.

Evangelical bishop warns split may be necessary as he spearheads resistance to liberalising CofE
Evangelical bishop warns split may be necessary as he spearheads resistance to liberalising CofE

A senior evangelical bishop in the Church of England is spearheading resistance to a perceived drift in teaching on sexuality, hinting that some form of schism may be necessary.

Archbishop Welby admits \'I don\'t know\' about South Sudan peace – but commits to prayer, strengthening the Church
Archbishop Welby admits 'I don't know' about South Sudan peace – but commits to prayer, strengthening the Church

The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted he questions whether peace is possible in South Sudan after he visited the country last week.

Will imprisoned Pastor Lim be freed? Canadian officials are negotiating in Pyongyang
Will imprisoned Pastor Lim be freed? Canadian officials are negotiating in Pyongyang

High ranking Canadian officials are in North Korea trying to secure the release of a pastor, imprisoned in the pariah state since 2015.

The truth about Christian persecution in India – and it\'s not what you think
The truth about Christian persecution in India – and it's not what you think

Unless there is a sharp turnaround, in the long run Christianity in India is in trouble.

Second Chance: Is Perry Noble is launching a new church venture?
Second Chance: Is Perry Noble is launching a new church venture?

Former NewSpring pastor Perry Noble seems to be launching a new church after being fired for alcohol abuse from his previous post.

Christian festivals on August Bank Holiday: Missing your festival high? Here\'s what\'s left
Christian festivals on August Bank Holiday: Missing your festival high? Here's what's left

If you haven't yet had your Christian festival fix then here are what is left of the Christian summer getaways

European parliamentarian: Pakistan must end abuse of Christians
European parliamentarian: Pakistan must end abuse of Christians

A leading European politician is calling for a Pakistan's blasphemy laws to be repealed and a 'safe place' found for Christians.

Nigeria: Leading evangelical kidnapped and ransom demanded
Nigeria: Leading evangelical kidnapped and ransom demanded

A Nigerian evangelical leader has been kidnapped by Fulani gunmen and a ransom demanded, his denomination have claimed.