Ruth Gledhill

Despite Israel Policies, Barack Obama Offered Welcome At Top Jewish Country Club
Despite some of his administrations policies on Israel, former US president Barack Obama has been invited to join a predominantly Jewish country club where he likes to play golf.

British Knight Falls On His Sword In Vatican Condoms Row
The British-born head of the Knights of Malta, a chivalric and charitable order, has resigned in the latest twist in the Vatican condoms row.

Christians In China 'Forced' To Sign Up To Communist Party Churches
Persecution of Christians in China has been stepped up because of a change of government policy under President Xi Jinping, says a report

'God's Hand Has Been On His Work': Missionary Honoured For Bringing Armed Rebels To Christ
Doing the work of Christ: "Many have been healed as a result of prayer. I have never seen anything like this. God's hand has been on Russ Stendal's work in a unique way."

President Donald Trump Proves Pro-Life Credentials - Reinstates Anti-Abortion Policy
Trump has reinstated the Mexico City policy that blocks funding for NGOs that provide abortion or education supporting abortion.

High Support For Abortion Restrictions Among Both Pro-Life And Pro-Choice Adults
Significant majorities of Americans oppose the use of tax dollars to fund abortions and want the Supreme Court to rule in favor of abortion restrictions, according to a new Marist Poll sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Muslim Man Murdered Christian Pensioner, Tied Her Up And Left Cross In Her Hands, A Court Is Told
A Muslim man murdered a Catholic pensioner while he robbed her house and left her body with her hands tied and holding a cross, a court in Germany has heard.

Does The White House Need A Chaplain Now More Than Ever?
A prominent Southern Baptist pastor is calling for a chaplain to be appointed to the White House, just as the Senate and House of Representatives both have chaplains already.

Churches Demolished In One Of Nigeria's Sharia States
Dozens of churches face possible demolition in Dutse, the state capital of Jigawa in northern Nigeria.

Archbishop Of Canterbury In Bid To Save Iraqi Christian From Deportation
The Archbishop of Canterbury has intervened in an attempt to save a Christian asylum seeker from being sent back to Iraq.

Why Are Abortion Numbers Falling In The United States?
Significant falls in the number of abortions and of abortion facilities are revealed in separate surveys â but no-one really knows why.

'Most Importantly, We Will Be Protected By God.' Donald Trump Inauguration
"We will be protected by the great men and women of our military and law enforcement and, most importantly, we will be protected by God."

Pastors Pray And Anoint The Door That Donald Trump Will Walk Through At His Inauguration
Three Christian leaders in the United States have joined to "pray and anoint" the doorway that President-elect Trump will walk through before his inauguration at the Capitol Building tomorrow.

New Appeal To Help World's Poorest After Hottest Year On Record
Traidcraft is raising money to fund projects helping smallholders in some of the poorest countries.

Cathedral Dean: If Harry Potter Named Lord Voldemort, Christians Can Name Donald Trump
"Donald Trump will be the president whether we stick our fingers in our ears and sing 'holy, holy, holy' during the saying of his name, or not." Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Episcopal Church's Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, Long Island, New York.

Auschwitz Memorial Museum Director Appeals For Death Camp Staff Documents
Justin Welby visited Auschwitz and reflects on evil as the head of the memorial museum at the death camp issues a public appeal for documents, photos, letters and diaries of staff.