Ruth Gledhill

IS in Iraq: Yazidi women raped, murdered and sold as brides

Christian Aid has "utterly condemned" the rape, sex slavery and murders of Yazidi women in Iraq.

British Jews and Muslims: Do not make the UK a proxy war zone

Britain's Muslim and Jewish community leaders have united in calling for 'peace, wisdom and hope over conflict' in Israel and Palestine.

Secularists warn against 'proselytising' through school chaplaincy programmes

Secularists have warned against 'proselytising' through chaplaincy programmes in England after new plans were implemented to fund school chaplaincies in Australia.

'Long-term it looks terrible,' says Christian Aid partner in Iraq

"IS is so well mobilised, so entrenched. We don't anticipate them going anywhere quickly," says Ann Ward.

Former Irish PM Albert Reynolds dies

A central figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, Albert Reynolds has died aged 81.

Mission in Cornwall faces 'organisational death spiral' unless giving increases

Truro is facing a Â£1 million shortfall this year.

Jewish Chronicle apologises for Gaza appeal ad

Following online anger and threats of a protest, the Jewish Chronicle has apologised for advertising the Disasters Emergency Committee's Gaza crisis appeal.

Syrian Christians facing extinction: 'A tragedy of historic proportions'

Aid to the Church in Need is launching a new appeal as fears increase that Syrian Christians will soon be wiped out.

Pope Francis: 'Churches are not businesses'

Preaching to bishops in South Korea, Pope Francis said "Solidarity with the poor has to be seen as an essential element of the Christian life"

Vicky Beeching on coming out: 'God has walked me through this, hand in hand'

Vicky Beeching, the Christian commentator and former worship leader who has come out as gay, says her faith is as strong as ever.

Sir Cliff Richard's house searched by police

Detectives investigating a claim of a "sexual nature" involving a boy aged under 16 have searched a house that belongs to Sir Cliff Richard.

'Christian' cult members on trial for murder

Members of a Christian fundamentalist religious cult alleged to have murdered a woman at a fast food restaurant in China are about to go on trial in what is expected to be one of the most controversial cases for decades.