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Central African Republic: Human rights violations criticised
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has written a letter to the former rebel leader and new President Michel Djotodia raising concerns about his past and asking him to speak out against the suffering inflicted on civilians by his Séléka guerrillas.
Egypt must transform from 'religious rigidity to spiritual openness'
"We need to live by Christ's example and teach it to everyone. Your faith is able to stand against all challenges," says His Grace Bishop Thomas of Qussia and Mair Diocese in Egypt
Lords 'must have confidence' to reject same-sex marriage bill
After the House of Commons voted to allow gay marriage in England and Wales last night, supporters of the traditional definition of marriage are looking to the House of Lords to reject the Government's bill.
Time for a 'conversation shift' in Scotland's referendum debate
Scotland will next year be voting on independence but the Church of Scotland's Sally Foster-Fulton wants the ongoing conversation to move away from a "tennis match of yes and no".
Syrian churches are 'exhausted'
A Syrian Christian leader has spoken of the desperate plight of the church in the war-torn country.
David Livingstone's great grandchildren at the Church of Scotland General Assembly (photo)
The great grandchildren of Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone were at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Keep buying clothes from Bangladesh, says church minister
The Very Reverend John Christie says best response to the Dhaka factory collapse is not to boycott clothing from Bangladesh but to keep buying them and pay more.
Oklahoma: Christians responding after deadly tornado
Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association responding; prayers said in Church of Scotland General Assembly
Gay marriage bill: Young Christians will have to 'choose between conscience and career'
The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill is set to "isolate" young Christians who believe in the traditional definition of marriage, church leaders have warned.
Church of Scotland allows congregations to choose gay ministers
The Church of Scotland General Assembly has voted to affirm its historic position on homosexuality but with opt outs for revisionist churches that choose to be headed by ministers in same-sex civil partnerships.
Archbishop of Canterbury attends enthronement of Tanzania's new Primate
Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, other parts of Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Saturday 18 May for the installation of the Anglican Church of Tanzania's new Primate.
Finding Favour
New band Finding Favour make their debut with a brilliant and eponymous self-titled album.
Iranian Christians face 'systematic persecution and prosecution'
Iran's human rights record questioned in run-up to June elections
PHOTOS: Heart and Soul in Edinburgh
Thousands of people turned out for the Church of Scotland's Heart and Soul festival in Edinburgh on Pentecost Sunday
Churches attacked in Egypt
The escalation of Muslim attacks on Christian churches in Egypt continues unabated.
Two arrested in connection with murder of missionary Graham Staines
Fourteen years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two young sons were burnt to death in sleep by a right wing mob, two suspects were arrested Friday from Odisha's Keonjhar district.