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Philippine government restores missionary visa of Australian nun facing deportation charges
Philippine government restores missionary visa of Australian nun facing deportation charges

Australian nun Sr. Patricia Fox has been allowed to stay in the Philippines after the Department of Justice (DOJ) overturned the Bureau of Immigration's (BI) order to revoke her visa for allegedly taking part in political protests.

Prince William and Kate Middleton announce christening date for Prince Louis
Prince William and Kate Middleton announce christening date for Prince Louis

Prince William and Kate Middleton have announced that their third child, Louis Arthur Charles, will be baptized in early July.

Outrage as priest slaps crying baby during baptism
Outrage as priest slaps crying baby during baptism

A video showing an elderly priest slapping a baby who cried at his baptism has caused outrage among viewers.

Rowan Williams leads mass criticism of Iran from Anglican bishops
Rowan Williams leads mass criticism of Iran from Anglican bishops

Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams leads a mass denunciation of Iran today from 50 bishops across the UK's three Anglican churches.

What Rico Tice's resignation says about the Anglican Communion
What Rico Tice's resignation says about the Anglican Communion

Here, in a nutshell, is the great divide that has opened between the constituent parts of the Anglican Communion.

Rising nationalism behind spike in harassment of religious minorities, report finds

Restrictions on religion continue to increase around the world, a major new report warns today.

Destitution, discrimination and distrust: Churches slam Home Office's 'hostile environment' for migrants
Destitution, discrimination and distrust: Churches slam Home Office's 'hostile environment' for migrants

The government's approach to illegal immigration is leading to destitution, discrimination and distrust, according to a group of major denominations.

'Politicians are only human': Why this local councillor is urging Christians to pray for them
'Politicians are only human': Why this local councillor is urging Christians to pray for them

The Christians in Politics Councillors Prayer Network is the brainchild of Helen Harrison, former mayor of Thornbury.

Pope Francis says China talks going well, dialogue is 'worth the risk'

Pope Francis has voiced optimism for improved ties between the Vatican and China, rejecting criticism that the Holy See may be selling out Catholics to Beijing's communist government.

Running the race: Lessons from a school sports day
Running the race: Lessons from a school sports day

Every runner in the race is equal. Every runner in the race is loved. Every runner in the race is saved by grace alone.

Cardinal McCarrick: Senior US Catholic removed from ministry after 'credible' accusations of abuse
Cardinal McCarrick: Senior US Catholic removed from ministry after 'credible' accusations of abuse

One of the US' highest ranking Catholics has been asked to stop all public ministry after the Vatican found he was credibly accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy almost 50 years ago.

Scottish Christian teens 'terrified' to face deportation back to Pakistan
Scottish Christian teens 'terrified' to face deportation back to Pakistan

Two Christian Pakistani teenagers have said they are 'terrified' of being deported after facing death threats because of their faith.

Asia Bibi: Nine years after her arrest, are there signs of hope?
Asia Bibi: Nine years after her arrest, are there signs of hope?

It is now more than nine years since Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman, was arrested for blasphemy.

Best preacher in town? LST to host Sermon of the Year
Best preacher in town? LST to host Sermon of the Year

Run by LST and Preach Magazine, the competition is aimed at encouraging good preaching from a range of voices.

Pastor and 5 family members killed for refusing to open their home to pro-government forces in Nicaragua
Pastor and 5 family members killed for refusing to open their home to pro-government forces in Nicaragua

A pastor and his family were reportedly killed after they refused to open their homes to paramilitary forces who wanted to post snipers in the building to take up position against anti-government protesters.

Ugandan bishops pledge to boycott Welby's landmark Lambeth Conference 2020
Ugandan bishops pledge to boycott Welby's landmark Lambeth Conference 2020

Ugandan bishops will boycott the archbishop of Canterbury's Lambeth Conference in 2020.