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Donald Trump urged to condemn China's religious freedom abuses in trade talks
The Trump administration was strongly urged by a congressionally-mandated commission to bring up the continued persecution of Christians and other religious minorities with China's top trade negotiator during this week's trade talks in Washington.
A fun game with a serious safeguarding message
Youthscape has produced a new creative resource that is designed to be fun and interesting while also helping churches and organisations think seriously about their approach to safeguarding.
New guide launched to help churches understand Universal Credit
A new guide has been published to help churches understand Universal Credit and better support people they come into contact who are receiving it.
Pope tells clergy they must report sexual abuse and cover-ups
The Pope has issued new guidelines making it mandatory for Roman Catholic clergy to report cases of clerical sexual abuse or attempts to cover it up.
Church of England maintains confidentiality of confession for now
The Church of England has decided to maintain the confidentiality of the confessional for now after a working group set up to review the guidelines failed to reach a unanimous verdict on the matter.
Persecution of Christians is 'close to our hearts', says Jeremy Hunt
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has affirmed the UK's commitment to addressing the persecution of Christians following a meeting of faith leaders at the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday.
Pastor, church members and Christian relief worker kidnapped in Nigeria
A group of Christians, including a church pastor, are missing after being kidnapped in Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram militants while on their way to deliver aid.
Steffany Gretzinger leaving Bethel Music after 10 years
Known for leading thousands in corporate worship, Steffany Gretzinger announced that she will be leaving her home church, Bethel, where she spent the past decade per the "Lord's" leading.
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his 'head is held high' after breach of conduct
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his "head is held high" after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's player code of conduct.
UN steps in to stop French disabled man being dehydrated to death
A UN committee has intervened to stop a disabled man in France from being starved and dehydrated to death.
Church of England response to child sexual abuse 'marked by secrecy'
The scathing report also accused some senior clergy of demonstrating "deep-seated arrogance" in response to claims of sexual abuse
The importance of wonder in our path of faith
I want to rediscover wonder more regularly â not as an isolated experience but as a way of life and faith.
US and UK should use foreign policy to help persecuted Christians, say Church leaders
The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt at a meeting of faith leaders on Wednesday to discuss how Christians can be protected from persecution.
History is at risk of repeating itself, UN special adviser warns religious leaders
Signs of the anti-Semitism, xenophobia and intolerance that overshadowed Europe in the lead-up to the Second World War are "resurfacing", a UN summit of religious leaders has heard.
Asia Bibi supporter faces deportation from the UK
A campaign has been launched to stop the imminent deportation of a Pakistani Christian who sought sanctuary in the UK after protesting against his country's blasphemy laws.
Church calls on UK to work with Pakistan in ending misuse of blasphemy law
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly is calling upon the UK to use its relations with Pakistan to end misuse of the country's blasphemy laws.