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Top European politician: We can no longer ignore persecution of Christians
Top European politician: We can no longer ignore persecution of Christians

Christians are the world's most persecuted group and Europe can no longer ignore their plight, according to the President of the European Parliament.

Imam and Catholic priest work together to build peace between faiths
Imam and Catholic priest work together to build peace between faiths

A Grand Imam and a Catholic priest have joined forces in Pakistan to help protect the country's Christian minority from persecution.

We\'ve lost culture war over gay marriage, says James Dobson
We've lost culture war over gay marriage, says James Dobson

The founder of the conservative evangelical campaigning group Focus on the Family has admitted that he and his fellow conservative evangelical lobbyists have lost the "culture war" over gay marriage.

Pope Francis: The world needs to discover the mercy of God
Pope Francis: The world needs to discover the mercy of God

Pope Francis has used an interview with an official Vatican publication to make a passionate appeal for the Roman Catholic Church to embrace the theme of mercy.

UN adviser pleads with pastor to stop blessing condoms
UN adviser pleads with pastor to stop blessing condoms

Adviser says: "Please stop praying for the condoms. It misinforms the public and is totally against science."

Leaked ECFA report on Gospel for Asia paints damning picture of financial mismanagement
Leaked ECFA report on Gospel for Asia paints damning picture of financial mismanagement

Documents paint a damning picture of huge amounts of money being amassed with little control over where it was sent.

Talking about abortion: Christians\' harsh language blamed for women\'s silence
Talking about abortion: Christians' harsh language blamed for women's silence

New LifeWay study reveals women who have had abortions believe churches are more likely to be judgmental than caring.

America\'s megachurch juggernaut rolls on – but they\'re changing
America's megachurch juggernaut rolls on – but they're changing

America is continuing to produce 'megachurches' – defined as churches attracting more than 2,000 people – but they're changing.

Jail for Michigan priest who defrauded $500k from parish
Jail for Michigan priest who defrauded $500k from parish

It's my destiny, says Michigan priest sent to prison for stealing $573,000 from his church.

\'No more silence\': Spanish evangelicals demonstrate against Christian persecution
'No more silence': Spanish evangelicals demonstrate against Christian persecution

Around 250 Spanish evangelicals rallied in Madrid last week in support of church-goers victimized for their faith

Japan\'s churches: Our country needs to face up to its past
Japan's churches: Our country needs to face up to its past

Japanese churches have called on their government to face up to their country's war record and to introduce new 'anti-hate' laws.

Pope gives red carpet treatment to homeless and refugees at Vatican premiere of biopic
Pope gives red carpet treatment to homeless and refugees at Vatican premiere of biopic

Homeless are special guests at the premiere of a film about the life of Pope Francis.

Rob Bell: Christians must not be consumed by fear
Rob Bell: Christians must not be consumed by fear

Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill church, has criticised those who engage in "pointless" online debates and urged Christians to "fear not" as the threat of terrorism grows.

Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met
Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met

Justin Welby has announced his support for UK air strikes in Syria, telling the House of Lords today that the criteria of a just war have been met.

The dark side of forgiveness: How churches sometimes ask too much
The dark side of forgiveness: How churches sometimes ask too much

Forgiveness can be a liberating and fulfilling experience. But it can be really, really hard.

Churches are becoming more welcoming to transgender people, says Cambridge academic
Churches are becoming more welcoming to transgender people, says Cambridge academic

A growing number of Churches around the world are taking an inclusive approach, according to Rev Duncan Dormer.