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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."
Wheaton denies former LGBT support worker's claim she was forced out
A former Wheaton College employee hired to support gay and lesbian students on the campus has claimed she was forced to resign because of the college's concerns over how her views would impact on donor support.
Indian Christians protest rise in attacks against evangelists
An Indian evangelical group has protested against the "steadily increasing attacks on Christians" involved in evangelism and has called for government support against the perpetrators.
Archbishop of Canterbury moves forward on inquiry into sex abuse bishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed a woman who is an expert on government and safeguarding to head his independent inquiry into whether there was any kind of cover-up in the Church of England over sex abuse bishop Peter Ball.
Leave the EU for 'Christian' Europe, says new group Christians for Britain
Two prominent opinion formers in British religion have joined in a campaign for Britain to leave the European Union, comparing it to a new Reformation.Â
Church of England already liberalised on sexuality, says Christian Concern
The Church of England has already resolved the matter of human sexuality, according to a damning article seen by Christian Today.
North Korea must face criminal court, says Christian charity
The North Korean regime must face the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its "egregious human rights abuses", a Christian religious freedom charity has said.