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St Paul’s Cathedral at risk of closure amid anti-capitalist protests

St Paul’s Cathedral may be forced to close its doors in light of the growing number of anti-capitalist protesters setting up camp outside.

Christians in Iraq feel 'failed' by government

Ongoing violence against Christians in Iraq has produced an accelerated exodus of believers recently and numbering in the hundreds of thousands over the last 10 years, said Open Doors USA officials.

Boy given hormone blockers so he can choose gender

A lesbian couple in California has decided to give their 11-year-old son hormone blockers to prevent the onset of puberty, giving the boy time to decide whether or not he wants to switch his gender.

Christians called to preserve human identity amid scientific advancements

University professor believes Christians have an important role to play in ensuring science and technology are used for good, not evil

Bishops call for restraint as violence breaks out at Dale Farm

As the eviction of travellers from Britain’s largest travellers’ site turned violence, bishops urged families and local authorities to “move forward in a spirit of dignity and restraint”.

William Lane Craig touring Britain

William Lane Craig brings his robust defence of the Christian faith across the Atlantic to for the Reasonable Faith tour

Don’t give up on multiculturalism just yet, says Christian think tank

It is wrong of political leaders to abandon multiculturalism, a Christian think tank has argued in a new report.

No churches left in Afghanistan - US State Department

The US State Department has reported that there is not one Christian church or school left in Afghanistan.

Teaching kids to critique the music of Lady Gaga

Walt Mueller wants to move young people from "mindless consumption to a mindful critique"

Phil Wickham tops charts

The latest release from Christian artist Phil Wickham is proving popular with fans as it soars up the music charts.

Weeklong celebration marks one year since Cape Town 2010

Thousands of people who took part in the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation in Cape Town last year are reflecting on the meeting’s impact one year on.

Atheist help for the clergy who are closet unbelievers

Atheists recently went public with a new website aimed at creating a community for clergy who have lost their faith.

Business as usual at St Paul’s during anti-capitalist protests

The square in front of St Paul’s turned into a makeshift camp for anti-capitalist protesters over the weekend

Lawyer looks to UN and Pope to free Iranian pastor awaiting execution

Mohammad Ali Dadkhah, defense lawyer for Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, has called on the United Nations and the Pope to apply pressure on Iran for the pastor’s release.

Vicky Beeching, EasterLive and YouVersion take home Christian media awards

Christians at the forefront of social media and web technology were honoured for their efforts at Premier Christian Media’s annual Christian New Media Awards last night.

Church leader tells Pakistani government to protect religious minorities

Pakistani government told not to turn a blind eye to persecution of Christians as a result of the blasphemy laws