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China sees sevenfold increase in persecution against Christians
Persecution against Christians in China has increased sevenfold since 2008, according to the latest report by China Aid.
'Let the cries of grief at last fall silent!': Syrian Christian children to pray for peace
Orthodox and Catholic Christian children will take part in a day of prayer for peace in Syria on June 1, it has been announced.
Government to investigate use of British cluster bombs in Yemen
Claims that illegal British-made cluster bombs are being used by Saudi Arabia in the Yemen civil war is being investigated by the UK government.
Most Americans prefer Israel over Palestine
White evangelical Republicans are the most likely to support Israel, while liberal Democrats are among the few to favour Palestine.
Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims, including ISIS militants â Vatican official
Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims but not Jews, according to Cardinal Kurt Koch.
Full term abortion: Debunking a dogmatic agenda
MP Rachael Maskell gives her take on the abortion debate in the wake of the Royal College of Midwives row.
Pope calms speculation surrounding Ireland visit as Vatican confirms 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin
Pope Francis has dampened hopes he may visit Ireland for the 2018 World Meeting of Families.
Trump's new 'liaison for Christian policy' claims he stopped a tsunami through prayer
Frank Amedia was involved in a bribery scandal and claims to have stopped a tsunami hitting an island in Hawaii through the power of prayer.
British group jailed for terror offences, plans to take children to live under ISIS
A British trio who planned to travel to Syria and join ISIS have been jailed for terrorism-related offences.
Desmond Tutu's daughter gives up Church ministry after same-sex marriage
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter has given up her licence to serve as an Anglican priest after marrying a woman.
Richard Dawkins: Atheists should be more like Anglicans
Atheist campaigner and scientist Richard Dawkins has denied being an aggressive atheist and urged "rationalists" to "take on some of the gentle decency of the Church of England".
Germany: Anti-immigrant AfD walks out of talks with Muslim council
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has walked out of talks with the country's central council for Muslims.
Religious 'nones' outnumber Christians in England and Wales
The report says both Catholics and Anglicans are struggling to retain people brought up in the faith.
Far right narrowly defeated in Austrian presidential election
The results were awaited nervously by governments across Europe, where populist anti-immigration parties have surged over the past year.
Pastor Rick Warren reveals the biggest misconceptions about marriage
People should be careful about selecting their friends, but Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church believes that Christians should be even more careful in choosing their life partners.
Actor Elijah Wood says 'vipers' hound Hollywood and sexually abuse young talents
Elijah Wood, best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings" movie franchise, revealed that high-powered predatory "vipers" are making rounds in Hollywood and taking advantage of young talents who are eager to jump-start their careers.