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Freed American pastor fears difficult times ahead for Turkey's Christians
Christians in Turkey still enjoy a "high degree of freedom" compared to their fellow believers in other Muslim-majority countries, but "all the signs point to this changing soon", Andrew Brunson said.

Does the cross stand for more than Christianity?
The Supreme Court ruled this month that the Maryland 'Peace Cross' stands for more than Christianity

Anti-Semitism is 'unacceptable' and has 'no place in the Labour movement', says Christian group
The Labour leadership needs to take a "much clearer and firmer line" on anti-Semitism, Christians on the Left has said.

Israel Folau fundraiser paused after outpouring of support
Over $2m was raised in two days on a new fundraising page hosted by the Australian Christian Lobby, easily surpassing the $750,000 raised through GoFundMe before the digital crowdfunding platform pulled the plug on his page for violating its "inclusivity" policies.

Church of England outlines action being taken to address safeguarding failures
The Church of England's safeguarding has outlined some of the steps it is taking to address the scandal of sexual abuse by members of the clergy following a scathing independent report.

Jonathan Fletcher responds to allegations of 'physical discipline'
A retired Church of England minister has responded to allegations that he engaged in forms of "physical discipline" that amounted to spiritual abuse.

Rose Hudson-Wilkin to become Church of England's first black female bishop
Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been appointed as the next Bishop of Dover, making her the Church of England's first black female bishop when she takes up the position in November.

Conservative Christians challenge 'Queering the Church' event at Newcastle Cathedral
The 'Queering the Church' discussion panel brings together a transgender curate and other LGBT activists in the church.

Anglican minister accused of spiritual abuse used 'physical discipline', says statement
A leading Anglican minister used "physical discipline in the context of discipling relationships" which "involved men hitting each other on their naked backsides with a trainer for failing to meet personal targets", it has been stated.

'Watershed' moment for the Methodist Church as it meets to debate same-sex marriage
The Methodist Church in the UK is at a "watershed" moment as it considers whether to change its traditional position on marriage, evangelicals have said.
Five constitutional questions the next British prime minister must urgently answer
With Brexit on the horizon, here are the five key constitutional questions the next prime minister must consider, in order to safeguard the territorial integrity of the UK.

The passion of Perpetua and Felicity
Jesus Himself warns us that sometimes to follow Him means loving Him more than our families and our lives

Bishops ask faithful to pray after closure of Catholic hospitals in Eritrea
Bishops in Eritrea are asking the faithful to pray and fast after the government shut down 22 Catholic-run hospitals.

Poll reveals broad support for transgender bathroom policies that reflect birth gender
A new Gallup survey has revealed that more people think transgender individuals should use the bathroom that reflects their birth gender as opposed to their gender identity.

Pope 'praying for all migrants' after shocking image of drowned father and baby daughter
The Pope has said he is "profoundly saddened" by the haunting image of a migrant father and his baby daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande while attempting to cross from Mexico to the US on Sunday.

Prominent evangelical minister accused of spiritual abuse
A report in The Telegraph has detailed allegations of spiritual abuse against prominent evangelical leader and former Reform trustee Jonathan Fletcher.