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A US missionary arrested in Turkey the day after pastor Andrew Brunson was freed
Just a day after the release of pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey, authorities arrested another U.S. missionary, interrogating him and ordering him to leave the country.

'There is no God:' Stephen Hawking has his last say on the matter in final book
The final book of late scientist Stephen Hawking also gives his final verdict on whether there is a Higher Being directing the universe.

Extremists threaten to bring Pakistan to a standstill if Christian mother Asia Bibi is freed
Supporters of a radical Islamic political party in Pakistan are threatening to paralyse the country if Asia Bibi is freed from death row.

Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit
A Texas judge has dismissed most of the counts against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and one of its elder statesmen, retired judge Paul Pressler.

Opt-out consent for organ donation 'crosses the line'
A senior leader in the Catholic Church is asking the Government to drop plans to introduce 'opt-out' consent for organ and tissue donation in England.

Witches are aiming to hex Brett Kavanaugh tomorrow. He'll be fine.
But will it work? The shop hosted three hexes last year on President Trump, who seems to be doing just fine.

Media portrayals of suicide are 'irresponsible', says campaign group
The UK's first suicide prevention minister is being urged to take action on 'irresponsible' portrayals of suicide in the media.

Mustn't grumble: We're meant to be shining like stars
Life is hard. Suffering is a daily reality. Yet the God of the Universe promises that he is with us and one day he will return and all pain and suffering will end.

Everyday items could have been made by someone in slavery. How many do you own?
Is the outfit you're wearing right now slave-free? Do you ever buy rice, roses, chocolate or jewellery?

Caring with intent: 8 ways you and your church can make a difference to disabled people and their carers
With the social care sector struggling, Christians are well placed to look out for our neighbours' practical needs.

Christians won't transform communities until they fall in love with them
I am aware that not only have I adopted the nation, city and community where God has placed me, but I have fallen in love.
Pope gets invitation to North Korea, indicates will consider it
South Korean President Moon Jae-in relayed the invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the pope verbally during a 35-minute meeting in the Vatican.

Copts to be represented at the National Remembrance Service for the first time
This year's service marks a hundred years since the end of the First World War

Scottish churches may be exempted from future gender identity rules
Churches in Scotland may be exempted from future changes to the law in respect of people who identify as non-binary, a senior civil servant has suggested.

World Council of Churches reiterates call for release of Syrian archbishops
It's been five years since Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi disappeared without a trace in Syria

'We are crucifying God's earth' - Christians look for tougher action on climate change
Christians in the UK are calling on the Government to take tougher action to stop harmful climate change.