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Why is Mexico one of the most dangerous places to be a priest?
Many groups view religious leaders and their influence on their communities as a threat to their power, and as such often attempt to use them as a means of ensuring the total cooperation of civilians in the areas under their control. Where leaders refuse to be used in this manner, they can face threats, violence, extortion, and even execution.
Conditions deteriorate in Mozambique as Islamist rebels go on the attack
Save the Children, Plan International and World Vision warn that children are suffering disproportionately.
Vatican raises 'freedom of thought' concerns over Italian hate speech Bill
In what some say is an "unprecedented" move, the Vatican lodged a diplomatic protest against an Italian bill that would penalize discrimination and hate speech based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Why the left-wing bias of so many Anglican clergy?
The Bishop of St Davids, Joanna Penberthy, seems to be in trouble over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet but the left-wing bias of Anglican clergy in the UK is hardly hot news.
English and French bishops in joint appeal over treatment of migrants
Bishops on both sides of the English Channel have appealed to their countries for more "constructive" policies on migrants and refugees than "closing frontiers".
Scotland's assisted suicide plans are 'dangerous', says disabled MSP
A Labour MSP has warned of the risks to disabled people if assisted suicide is legalised.
Persecuted Christians feel the effects of Iran's change to the law
Iran recently changed the law to criminalise "deviant education or propaganda", and it is already being used to persecute Christians.
Scottish assisted suicide Bill is threat to vulnerable and disabled people
Campaigners have warned of "huge risks to the most vulnerable" if Scotland legalises assisted suicide.
Christians protest hostile climate in Bangladesh
Christians in Bangladesh believe the designation of Islam as the official state religion is the source of many of their problems.
First trans athlete to compete in Olympic Games
A 43-year-old trans woman has qualified to compete in women's weightlifting later this summer at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Scripture Union apologises for 'errors' in John Smyth report
Scripture Union has admitted to "errors" in its recent executive summary of an independent review into the charity's links with abuse by John Smyth.
Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.
Evangelical Alliance slams 'disproportionate' church singing ban
The Evangelical Alliance has hit out at "nonsensical" and "discriminatory" rules around congregational singing in churches.
Maverick City's Chandler Moore apologises over 'sexual act' wedding photo
Worship leader Chandler Moore has apologised over a photo from his wedding that critics compared to a sexual act.
Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims
A Bible has been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian Embassy said it had been looted by British forces in the 19th century.
Christians report more marriage satisfaction than non-Christians
Christians are more likely to say they are happy in their marriage than non-Christians, a new Barna study has found.