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Fears for 17 Christians missing in Libya
A group of Egyptian Coptic Christians has gone missing in Libya, sparking fears for their safety and even of a possible repeat of the 2015 massacre of Coptic Christians by ISIS.
Hillsong United and Chris Tomlin drop 'VIP' ticket after criticism
Hillsong United and Chris Tomlin have removed a 'VIP' ticket option for an upcoming tour after being accused of commercialism.
Message of forgiveness after gang threatens to kill 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
The families of 17 kidnapped missionaries in Haiti have said they are "giving forgiveness" to the notorious gang holding their loved ones for ransom.
Hundreds of acts of persecution against India's Christians in 2021 - human rights groups
Human rights groups in India say they have documented over 300 incidents of Christian persecution in just the first nine months of 2021, warning that this year might be the worst in terms of the number of such incidents in the country's history.
10 years on, life for Christians in post-Gaddafi Libya 'as dangerous as ever'
Due to escalating conflicts between the various groups that fought against Gaddafi, the country has descended into a state of civil war, and Christians are especially vulnerable in areas where radical Islamic groups are active, says Open Doors' World Watch Research analyst Michael Bosch.
Assisted suicide opponents optimistic after Lords debate
Right to Life UK said it is unlikely Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill will become law.
£2m funding boost for historic churches and meeting houses in England
Over a dozen historic churches and meeting houses are to benefit from a £2m government grant to fund urgent repairs.
Ravi Zacharias' daughter starts new ministry
Sarah Davis, the daughter of disgraced apologist Ravi Zacharias, has left the ministry her father founded and launched one of her own.
The importance of integrity and truth for Christians working in the media
"Speaking the truth can be threatening and costly. Jesus ended up on a cross for it," said Tim Pemberton, Head of Religion and Ethics for the BBC's audio output.
Archbishop warns against 'unsafe' assisted suicide proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told the House of Lords today that Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill is "unsafe".
Hillsong UK purchases iconic north London theatre
It is the first time that the Australia-based church will own a venue in the UK after renting the Dominion Theatre close to London's Oxford Street since 2005.
David Amess suspect charged with murder
A 25-year-old man arrested after the attack on Sir David Amess last Friday has been charged with murder by police.
Peers to debate assisted suicide Bill amid strong opposition from doctors, faith leaders and disabled people
Opponents include faith leaders and a number of Christian groups who warn that the vulnerable would be put at risk.
Vatican census shows Catholicism growing everywhere but Europe
As Catholicism grows in Africa and America, Europe sees its faithful diminish, a Vatican survey finds.
Bill to stop abortion up to birth for disabilities passes committee stage
A Bill to abolish discriminatory abortion rules for disabled babies in Northern Ireland took a step closer to becoming law today.
Pro-life group describes 'distressing' abuse at Oxford University Freshers' Fair
Oxford Students for Life said activists tried to bin pro-life material from their stall at the Oxford University Freshers' Fair. The university has sided with the pro-life group.