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\'Our Lives Have Become Miserable\': The Indian Christians Ostracised For Their Faith
'Our Lives Have Become Miserable': The Indian Christians Ostracised For Their Faith

Christian families in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have been ostracised by their village because they have refused to renounce their faith.

Bishop of Exeter slams Cathedral Dean for lack of spiritual leadership
Bishop of Exeter slams Cathedral Dean for lack of spiritual leadership

The Bishop of Exeter has castigated the Dean of Exeter in a report that condemns him as "remote and disinterested".

The Christian comeback is coming, says Brian McLaren
The Christian comeback is coming, says Brian McLaren

Despite narratives of Church decline, Christianity is on the brink of a comeback, says popular author and activist Brian McLaren.

Christians fear state control of religion in Zambia
Christians fear state control of religion in Zambia

Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu Lungu appointed Rev Godfridah Sumail as head of the new ministry of religious affairs last week.

After centuries of separation, evangelicals and Catholics look to shared future
After centuries of separation, evangelicals and Catholics look to shared future

The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for a "healing of memories", the leaders of the Catholic and evangelical churches in Germany have announced.

Geologist claims to have new findings on Jesus Christ\'s burial place
Geologist claims to have new findings on Jesus Christ's burial place

Geologist Aryeh Shimron is offering new findings that may finally shed light on the mystery of Jesus' tomb, and may link two past controversial findings.

First openly gay bishop elected by Anglican Church in Toronto
First openly gay bishop elected by Anglican Church in Toronto

The Anglican Church in Canada has elected Rev. Canon Kevin Robertson, the first openly gay bishop in the diocese of Toronto.

CofE desperate for more young women and ethnic minorities to hear the call of God
CofE desperate for more young women and ethnic minorities to hear the call of God

The Church of England is reaching out to young women and black and ethnic minority Christians and pleading with them to consider becoming ordained priests.

Pope greets Archbishop Welby in Assisi for day of prayer for peace
Pope greets Archbishop Welby in Assisi for day of prayer for peace

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby was today among religious leaders alongside refugees to be greeted by Pope Francis in Assisi in a day of prayer for peace.

Translation wars: Why critics are turning on the English Standard version
Translation wars: Why critics are turning on the English Standard version

Does it really matter which version of the Bible you use? Most pastors are just thankful if their congregations read it at all.

Fined for evangelism: How US missionary Don Ossewaarde is challenging Putin\'s regime
Fined for evangelism: How US missionary Don Ossewaarde is challenging Putin's regime

Don Ossewaarde's account of yesterday's hearing paints a picture of a law that's barely even understood by Russia's police and judiciary.

Canterbury Cathedral gets armed patrol as part of anti-terror drive
Canterbury Cathedral gets armed patrol as part of anti-terror drive

Armed police will now routinely patrol Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian buildings in England and home cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as part of an anti-terror drive in Kent.

Church officials lead thousands in marching for life in Berlin
Church officials lead thousands in marching for life in Berlin

Led by Church leaders, more than a 7,500 residents from Berlin, the capital city of Germany, took part last Saturday in the annual March For Life.

Millions of Christians to unite in prayer for revival
Millions of Christians to unite in prayer for revival

Millions of Christians across the church denominations will be urged to join the Archbishop of Canterbury's 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer initiative ahead of Pentecost next year.

Atheist pastor Gretta Vosper fights for her ministry
Atheist pastor Gretta Vosper fights for her ministry

A petition in support of atheist pastor Gretta Vosper, who was judged unsuitable for ministry by a United Church of Canada committe, has reached more than 1,000 signatures.

Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Francis for interfaith World Day of Prayer for Peace
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Francis for interfaith World Day of Prayer for Peace

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby is travelling to Assisi in Italy for a World Day of Prayer for Peace hosted by Pope Francis tomorrow and attended by Christian leaders and representatives of other religions.