Heather Tomlinson
Mauritania: Anti-slavery activists sentenced to up to 15 years in prison
Thirteen anti-slavery activists in Mauritania have been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison despite calls from human rights activists to release them and reports that they have been tortured.
Twitter suspends further 235,000 accounts in crackdown on terror
Nearly a quarter of a million Twitter accounts have been suspended for supporting extremist activity since February, the social media company announced yesterday.
Pastors rarely asked to perform same-sex marriages in US
Few US pastors have been asked to officiate a same-sex wedding since the Supreme Court allowed gay marriage last year, according to new research.
Calais camp charities win court case to keep providing food for refugees
Attempts by French authorities to close down services at the Calais Jungle refugee camp were rejected by a local court today, as numbers in the camp reach an all-time high.
5 countries where you might not know that Christians face persecution
Religious persecution is prevalent around the world. Heather Tomlinson looks at five countries where it can be difficult for Christians to live.
Christian swimmer wins gold, sets Olympic record and makes history
Committed Christian swimmer Simone Manuel set an Olympic record yesterday and became the first African American woman to win an individual gold medal in the sport.
Sudan: Christian pastors may face death sentence over espionage charges
Two pastors have been charged with national security crimes in Sudan, despite little evidence, giving further indication of increased persecution against Christians in the country.
Could anything good come from the EU referendum?
Many have been appalled by the EU debate, and will be glad when it's over. Heather Tomlinson looks at four good things that may come from it.
Donald Trump's new evangelical advisers reveal political calculations
The group has been described as the "old guard religious right" from the 90s, and it reflects the standard conservative branch of the US church.
Islamophobia on the rise in US, says report
A prominent Muslim advocacy group says that Islamophobia is on the rise in the US, citing an increase in attacks on mosques and the creation of 'Muslim-free' businesses, as well as the inflammatory rhetoric of some senior politicians.
BBC's Caroline Wyatt: My faith helps me through MS
Caroline Wyatt, who recently left her role as the BBC's religious affairs correspondent due to a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, has talked openly about how her faith and the prayers of others are helping her through the illness.
Christians and Muslims must keep living together in the Middle East, say Eastern Catholic bishops
A conference of Maronite Catholic bishops has called for a Christian presence to remain in the Middle East and for believers to live alongside Muslims "in a climate of freedom, democracy and respect for diversity."
Suspects bailed in 'blasphemy' killing in Pakistan
The main suspects in the murder of a Christian couple, thrown into a fire by a mob for alleged 'blasphemy', have been bailed, according to reports.
10 quotes on faith from Queen Elizabeth II
It's often forgotten that Queen Elizabeth has the title of Supreme Governor of the Church of England, as well as being the UK's longest reigning monarch. This title reflects a genuine Christian faith, and she often talks on how faith in Jesus inspires her and keeps her going.
Martyred Christian missionary's remains found in Japan
The grave of a Catholic priest who died in captivity in Japan more than 300 years ago has been identified, according to Japanese authorities.
7 things that Christians can learn from atheists
We might disagree with atheists' beliefs and reasoning about the Christian faith, but there is a lot to learn from friendships with our unbelieving friends, even the ones who aren't very friendly.