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Massive 1st-century stone quarry unearthed in Jerusalem's high-tech industrial park
Massive 1st-century stone quarry unearthed in Jerusalem's high-tech industrial park

The stones' enormous size suggest they were intended to be used in one of Jerusalem's many royal 1st-century A.D. construction projects

Sacked chaplain seeks judicial review into CofE's handling of his case
Sacked chaplain seeks judicial review into CofE's handling of his case

A chaplain who was sacked after telling school pupils that they did not need to agree with LGBT ideology is seeking a judicial review into the dismissal of his misconduct complaint against the Bishop of Derby.

Christians weigh in on root causes of the riots
Christians weigh in on root causes of the riots

The days of rioting across parts of the UK felt like a "war", said Rev Israel Olofinjana, director of the Evangelical Alliance's One People Commission.

Christian dance group call for investigation after senator withdraws ruling on cancellation
Christian dance group call for investigation after senator withdraws ruling on cancellation

A gender-critical Christian dance group is calling for an investigation after a senator who upheld their disqualification from a competition withdrew his ruling.

Not so marvellous? Some Christians say new Deadpool movie is blasphemous
Not so marvellous? Some Christians say new Deadpool movie is blasphemous

Deadpool & Wolverine has quickly become a movie box office sensation, but not all viewers are celebrating.

Far-right groups are 'unchristian', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Far-right groups are 'unchristian', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has denounced far-right groups as "unchristian" and hit out at any attempts by them to appropriate Christian symbolism.

Olympic gold medallist gives God the credit: 'Let me be the vessel'
Olympic gold medallist gives God the credit: 'Let me be the vessel'

Christian track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gave credit to God as became the first woman ever to become a two-time Olympic champion in the women's 400-meter hurdles on Thursday.

After riots, Britain must work to foster integration and shared values - Nazir-Ali
After riots, Britain must work to foster integration and shared values - Nazir-Ali

Former bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has criticised Britain's "naïve" approach to multiculturalism, which he said has led to a sense of "isolation" and "separateness" instead of integration.

Islamic State\'s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities − it also erased their heritage
Islamic State's genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities − it also erased their heritage

A scholar of Iraq describes the ongoing loss following the genocidal violence by IS − not just of human lives, but of a rich cultural heritage.

In scandal\'s wake, ACNA adopts new rules on reporting misconduct
In scandal's wake, ACNA adopts new rules on reporting misconduct

Amendments to the denomination's bylaws on preventing and reporting misconduct lay the groundwork for larger revisions, ACNA officials said.

Rwanda government shuts more than 5,000 churches, claiming code violations
Rwanda government shuts more than 5,000 churches, claiming code violations

'The government gave us five years to comply and kept giving us reminders. That ended last year in September,' said Anglican Archbishop Laurent Mbanda.

50 Christians massacred in Nigeria's middle belt region
50 Christians massacred in Nigeria's middle belt region

At least 50 Christians were brutally killed on 8 August in the predominantly Christian village of Ayati, located in Ukum County, Benue State, Nigeria. Local reports indicate that the deadly assault was allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in collaboration with a criminally motivated gang.

Team Fiji goes viral singing worship hymns at the Olympics: 'So beautiful'
Team Fiji goes viral singing worship hymns at the Olympics: 'So beautiful'

The harmonic singing of hymns praising God by the Fiji Olympic athletes, coaches and staff during their worship gatherings in Paris' Olympic Village has gone viral on social media.

Nicaragua police crack down on religious leaders
Nicaragua police crack down on religious leaders

The Christian Church in Nicaragua is being targeted by police in an ongoing crackdown on religious leaders, with eleven Roman Catholic leaders detained in the latest wave of arrests.

6 Christians arrested in Paris for riding bus protesting Olympics opening ceremony
6 Christians arrested in Paris for riding bus protesting Olympics opening ceremony

A group of six Christians and a driver were arrested Monday in Paris, France, for riding around in a bus that featured a graphic objecting to the Olympics opening ceremony and demanding an end to attacks on Christians.

Panel member in Christian teacher case receives formal warning
Panel member in Christian teacher case receives formal warning

A panel member in an employment tribunal case involving a Christian teacher has received a formal warning for misconduct over comments he made on social media.