Ruth Gledhill

NHS therapist who gave Muslim colleague a Christian book loses appeal against disciplinary action
NHS therapist who gave Muslim colleague a Christian book loses appeal against disciplinary action

A female NHS therapist who was disciplined after she gave a Christian book to a Muslim colleague has lost her appeal.

Iraq stands at \'dangerous crossroads\', Christian bishops warn
Iraq stands at 'dangerous crossroads', Christian bishops warn

Bishops in Iraq have issued a formal statement praising the Iraqi army, Kurdish and tribal forces in freeing many towns and cities from the ravages of Islamic State.

CofE to receive millions of pounds from bank sell-off
CofE to receive millions of pounds from bank sell-off

The Church of England is in line to receive more than £60 million from a Royal Bank of Scotland sell-off of more than 300 branches.

ISIS burns 15 people alive for attempting to flee Iraqi city
ISIS burns 15 people alive for attempting to flee Iraqi city

The terror group has also arrested a woman who went on local television to describe deteriorating conditions, and begged for someone to help save residents.

Pope to visit Lesbos in bid to \'shed light\' on refugee crisis
Pope to visit Lesbos in bid to 'shed light' on refugee crisis

Pope Francis is to visit Lesbos in Greece next week in a visit that is certain to add pressure on leaders in Europe.

Tennessee votes to make Bible its official book
Tennessee votes to make Bible its official book

Tennessee has reinforced its reputation as a Bible Belt state by voting to make the Bible its "official" book.

A respected bishop worked for company caught up in Panama Papers row
A respected bishop worked for company caught up in Panama Papers row

A respected Pentecostal bishop in the Bahamas was vice-president of the controversial fund run by UK Prime Minister David Cameron's father.

US presiding bishop fires two top staff members over \'misconduct\'
US presiding bishop fires two top staff members over 'misconduct'

The Primate of The Episcopal Church in the US has sacked two staff members after an investigation found they had "violated established workplace policies".

Detained Chinese pastor released but placed under surveillance
Detained Chinese pastor released but placed under surveillance

A Chinese pastor who was detained after he opposed the removal of crosses from churches in Zhejiang has been released.

Latest ISIS propaganda video threatens London, Rome and \'nations of the cross\'
Latest ISIS propaganda video threatens London, Rome and 'nations of the cross'

The Islamic State terror group has issued a new propaganda video threatening London, Rome and Berlin with new terror attacks. However, experts believe the video also contains signs that IS is itself in crisis.

Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law
Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law

Poland has seen demonstrations by many thousands of people after the ruling Law and Justice party disclosed it is to bring abortion law into line with Catholic Church teachings.

Top Muslim human rights lawyer receives death threats for speaking out against extremism
Top Muslim human rights lawyer receives death threats for speaking out against extremism

A leading Muslim human rights lawyer has received death threats after he called for unity among members of his own faith.

Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever
Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever

Two thirds of people in Scotland with a religious background never or practically never go to services, according to new research.

Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after \'abuse\' of hospitality
Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after 'abuse' of hospitality

A group of Christian refugees said to have "abused the goodwill" of the Czech Republic and its people are to be deported to Iraq.

Australian bishop accused of protecting paedophile priests dies
Australian bishop accused of protecting paedophile priests dies

The Australian bishop accused by Cardinal George Pell of "gross deception" for covering up for paedophile priests has died of colon cancer aged 86.

Muslims most likely to be pro-Europe, while Christians back Brexit
Muslims most likely to be pro-Europe, while Christians back Brexit

Practising Christians are the most likely among faith communities in England to support the Eurosceptic "Brexit" position.