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Saeed Abedini's wife petitions Iranian president for his release
September 26 marks the one-year anniversary of American Pastor Saeed Abedini's imprisonment in Iran because of his Christian faith.
Sudanese bishop's plea to world: Don't forget us
A Sudanese bishop has written to US President Barack Obama, calling for prompt actions to save the lives of those still alive in the country's Nuba Mountains, Blue Nile and Darfur regions.
Call for greater protection of Pakistani Christians
Churches and organisations around the UK call for greater protection for Christian minorities following the suicide attack on a church in Pakistan.
Ancient biblical manuscripts being digitised in Dublin
Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts uses digital photography to preserve ancient biblical texts for future generations
Cornwall Christians rekindle mission efforts of 20 years ago
A six-week mission initiative in 1993 is inspiring hundreds of Christians to reach out across Cornwall over the next three weeks
Historic pilgrimage to Durham Cathedral
The pilgrimage takes place as the visit of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the city comes to an end
Prayers for victims of Kenya and Pakistan attack
The Church of Scotland has said it is praying for victims of the Pakistan and Kenya attacks.
Marriage tax breaks must not be 'empty gesture', say faith leaders
Faith leaders have said that a marriage tax break of £150 is too low.
Colombian Christian leader accused of FARC affiliation
As peace talks continue between the Colombian government and Latin America's oldest left-wing guerrilla insurgency, FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), a case involving a prominent Christian leader highlights the difficulties faced by those who seek to mediate between the opposing sides.
British Pakistani Christians to protest after Peshawar church bombing
British Pakistani Christians were due to protest in London on Tuesday to express their frustration over the Pakistani government's failure to protect minority Christians.
Pope Francis says homosexuals must be accepted with 'respect, compassion and sensitivity'
Pope Francis stated in his most in-depth interview so far on the Roman Catholic Church, published Thursday, that he affirms the social views of the Church, including on homosexuality and abortion, but believes that other issues should also gain focus.
Historical society unhappy with Leicester Cathedral's Richard III tomb plans
A historical society has withdrawn £40,000 of funding towards the cost of a new tomb at Leicester Cathedral for Richard III because it is unhappy with the design.
From religion to reality
"Our parents often took us to church. My mother read to us from the Bible. But, somehow, there wasn't a reality about it."
Review: How to Like Paul Again by Conrad Gempf
The Bible is not meant to be a Christian version of the daily horoscope.
Church mourns victims of suicide bomb attack in Pakistan
Two suicide bombers attacked a 130-year-old church in the north of Pakistan, killing more than 80 people.
Archbishop of Canterbury 'appalled' by Peshawar church attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to the Moderator of the Church in Pakistan giving assurance of his prayers and support after Sunday's horrific attack on a church in Peshawar.Â