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Chinese pastor who fought cross removal sentenced to 14 years in prison
A Chinese pastor, who resisted cross removal, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail and his wife to 12 years, according to an official provincial newspaper.
Thailand should be ashamed of its treatment of Christian refugees
Thailand. Lovely place. Bangkok is buzzing, the beaches of Phuket are world-renowned holiday destinations, and there's history and culture by the bucket-load.
Church of England minister criticised in Savile case regrets not reporting him
A Canon in the Church of England criticised in the Jimmy Savile report released yesterday has said he is "really sorry" if his inaction caused further suffering.
Christianity is extremist, according to almost half US non-religious adults
Almost half of non-religious American adults consider Christianity to be extremist, according to a new study by the Barna Group.
Anger over Chinese Christian lawyer's 'forced' TV 'confession'
Chinese Christian human rights lawyer, Zhang Kai, was seen for the first time since his arrest in August 2015, appearing on a televised "confession" broadcast by a Chinese state-controlled channel.
Australian abuse victims make crowdfunded journey to Rome for Vatican treasurer testimony
Cardinal George Pell will give evidence on Monday to Australia's long-running Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse.
Indian Christians protest book which claims Jesus was a Hindu
Indian Christians in Maharashtra state have protested against a book by one of the founders of the right-wing Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) claiming Jesus was a Hindu.
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.