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A Turkish town is building a huge statue of the Virgin Mary
A town in Western Turkey is planning to build a huge statue of the Virgin Mary to rival the Statue of Liberty in grandeur.
40 Muslim refugees find Christ, get baptised at Barry Island
A Welsh church has celebrated an extraordinary baptismal service, remarkable both for the candidates and for the location.
Pope Francis: Prophet Isaiah was not a communist
Although prophet Isaiah "wasn't a communist", wealth and power, when used for selfish gain can be instruments of death, said Pope Francis on Wednesday.
Grand Imam denounces American Christians who accept gay marriage
The former Grand Mufti of Egypt has rejected the bishops of the Episcopal Church of the USA for endorsing gay marriage, calling it un-Biblical, according to the Anglican Ink.
SBC president's heart 'broken' as 1,000 Christian missionaries leave the field
Nearly 1,000 Southern Baptist overseas missionaries have left the organisation in the last six months, according to a news release from Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board.
Archbishop of Uganda condemns 'deep betrayal' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion
Archbishop of Uganda: "A spirit of defiance against Biblical faith and order has infected the structures and leadership of the Anglican Communion."
Defeat looming for government on Sunday trading
The government's attempt to liberalise Sunday trading laws could be defeated before even reaching the House of Commons, Christian Today understands.
Evangelical Alliance denies 'unfounded' Barnabas allegations
The Evangelical Alliance has hit back at claims by Barnabas Fund and Barnabas Aid International.
TB Joshua's church sued by children of man killed in building collapse
The church of popular evangelist TB Joshua is being sued following the collapse of one of its buildings in 2014, which killed 116 people.
Meet the priest offering confession on a double-decker bus
Roman Catholic priests in Salford Diocese have taken to the streets in a double-decker bus to offer confession to those who do not go to church.
Christian-run refugee camp torched in Philippines
A Christian-run refugee camp in the Philippines was torched early on Wednesday morning, leaving at least five injured, including two children.
'Why should I study? I'm going to die': Heartbreaking words of a 13-year-old in Aleppo
The Catholic Bishop of Aleppo, which has been a battleground since 2012, has spoken out about the horrific conditions his community faces.
China puts more Christians on trial as pressure on religion mounts
Protestant Christians in the Chinese province of Guizhou are facing prosecution in signs of an increasingly harsh clampdown on religion.
Muslims converting to Christianity in Nigeria, despite brutal persecution
Muslims are converting to Christianity in northern Nigeria amid rapidly rising levels of Christian persecution, which has seen more than ten thousand Christians killed in five years, according to a new report released today.
Turkey: Christians face eviction in town's last remaining church
Christians in the last remaining church in a Turkish town face eviction after the city council refused the permit them to continue worshipping.
Top Christian theologian slams Cameron for Europe referendum
New Testament scholar Tom Wright said: "The Scottish Referendum has settled nothing, but rather stirred up all kinds of feelings and antagonisms, and I fear this one will do the same."