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Free speech concerns for church pastors after California lawmakers pass pro-LGBT resolution
A resolution passed by the California Legislature has led to fears over the free speech rights of church pastors and other religious leaders when it comes to LGBT issues.
Vicar fears closure of iconic Birmingham Church unless £40,000 can be raised for urgent roof repairs
An iconic church in Birmingham is facing closure unless £40,000 can be raised to make urgent repairs to its roof.
Innovative new school programme to teach hundreds of children about Christianity
10 Must Know Bible Stories will teach Scottish school children about Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and the parables of Jesus.
North Korean propaganda video accuses Christians of being 'spies'
A North Korean propaganda video obtained by Voice of the Martyrs portrays Christians as "religious fanatics" and spies" operating on behalf of the South Korean government.
Pastor Jarrid Wilson's wife shares the Bible verse that's speaking to her heart after his death
Juli Wilson shared a picture of the Bible passage that she is leaning on in the wake of her husband's suicide
Church of Scotland sues treasure hunter over share of £2m Viking hoard
A treasure hunter is being sued by the Church of Scotland following the discovery of a £2m Viking hoard on their land.
Finnish politician investigated after sharing Bible verse on social media says Christians can't stay silent
A Christian politician in Finland investigated by police after posting a Bible verse to social media has warned that the margins of religious freedom will only become "narrower" if Christians stop speaking out on controversial issues.
Next census will allow trans people to choose different sex from birth certificate
Trans people will be allowed to put down a different sex from the one stated on their birth certificate in the next census.
Mother's happiness is key to happy home, study finds
A mother's level of contentment has a far greater impact than the father's on the happiness of the whole family, a new study has found.
Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor
With pro-democracy protests continuing week after week, a Hong Kong pastor has revealed his fears over the spread of persecution to Hong Kong.
Ban on Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims praying together will 'polarise' nation
The ban, issued last week by Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development, prevents Muslims and non-Muslims from praying together.
It's OK to disagree but here are 5 ways we can argue better
Being logical, reasonable and open-minded is easier said than done. When we argue with others, their arguments will inevitably call into question our beliefs, values, experience and competence.
Kanye West is 'born again' and being healed through his Sunday Services, says wife Kim Kardashian
Sunday Services, the Christian music project launched by Kanye West earlier this year, has been a healing experience for him, says his wife Kim Kardashian West.
London School of Theology announces Prof Mark J Cartledge as new principal
The Rev Professor Mark J Cartledge has been announced as the new principal of the London School of Theology (LST).
Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide happened just hours after officiating funeral of Christian woman who took her own life
Pastor Jarrid Wilson asked for prayers as he got ready to officiate the funeral of a Christian woman who had earlier taken her own. Tragically, just hours later he would take his own life on Monday night.
Chance the Rapper on Ellen DeGeneres Show: 'Jesus is why I give back'
Grammy Award-winning music artist Chance the Rapper has featured as a guest on NBC's "Ellen DeGeneres Show" where he declared that Jesus has inspired him to be a more generous person.