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Second evangelist detained in Turkey flies home after court ruling
Second evangelist detained in Turkey flies home after court ruling

Byle was arrested the morning after US pastor Andrew Brunson was released and allowed to leave the country.

Chinese cardinal in scathing attack on Pope Francis: 'He doesn't understand Communism'
Chinese cardinal in scathing attack on Pope Francis: 'He doesn't understand Communism'

A Catholic cardinal and former Bishop of Hong Kong has warned that the deal struck between the Vatican and the Chinese government is a step towards the 'annihilation' of the Church in China.

Church of Scotland 'facing a crisis' as 20 buildings prepare to shutter on the Shetland Islands
Church of Scotland 'facing a crisis' as 20 buildings prepare to shutter on the Shetland Islands

Two thirds of Church of Scotland churches on the Shetland Islands will close their doors over the next three years, it has been announced.

Oxford students vote against Christian group's residential camp
Oxford students vote against Christian group's residential camp

Oxford University students have voted against allowing a Christian group's residential camp to take place at one of their colleges over concerns that it is a threat to the 'mental safety' of students.

The European Church is sleeping while Islam is creeping in, says African bishop

An African bishop in Rome for the synod on young people has said that Europe is being Islamized because the Church in the region has fallen asleep.

Two French priests commit suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct
Two French priests commit suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct

Two French priests have committed suicide in the past month after being accused of sexual misconduct.

World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest
World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the detention of a Zambian pastor for organising a meeting of pastors to discuss the country's economic crisis.

District of Columbia prosecutors open civil probe of Catholic archdiocese

At least 13 states and the District of Columbia are conducting civil or criminal investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct or cover-up in the Catholic Church

England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services

Attendance continues to swell at England's cathedrals over the Christmas period, according to the latest statistics from the Church of England.

London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm

London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.

Turkey's Protestants are 'stronger' after Brunson trial

According to Soner Tufan, a spokesman for the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, the community had emerged stronger from the trauma.

Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?
Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?

It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.

Author of The Message Bible dies at 85
Author of The Message Bible dies at 85

Eugene Peterson, the man who penned The Message Bible, has died at the age of 85.

LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong
LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong

In Ligonier's analysis of the data, it identifies aspects of specifically evangelical beliefs it regards as worrying.

CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury
CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury

Author of the highly acclaimed Parish – An Anglican theology of place, he is currently serving as team rector of St Mary, Oxted in Surrey.

Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit
Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit

A Texas judge has dismissed most of the counts against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and one of its elder statesmen, retired judge Paul Pressler.