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Bishop calls for #MeToo type movement for unborn children to deter abortion

A bishop from Rhode Island believes there should be a #MeToo movement for unborn children in order to deter abortion. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin shared his sentiments on social media and also called out Catholic political leaders to take seriously their obligation to do something about the problem of abortion across the world.

Bishop and senior clergyman join calls for Church of England to lose equalities exemptions

The Church of England should lose its protections under the Equalities Act that allow it to discriminate against people on the basis of their sexuality, a bishop and senior clergyman have said today.

Pakistani doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to become a priest

A Pakistani Christian doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to train to be a priest.

Building the future of England's cathedrals: How an ancient craft is taking on a new life

If it weren't for the tap, tap, tapping, we could have been in a library. I've never seen such intense concentration.

'Rejoice and be glad': 5 quotes from Pope Francis's latest document for Christians around the world

Pope Francis has released his latest Apostolic Exhortation called Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). Here are five quotes from the pope's document for Christians today.

Catholic priest found shot dead in Congo as unrest continues

A Catholic priest has been found dead in the Congo days after another priest was abducted.

Shane Claiborne hosts Lynchburg Revival after Jerry Falwell threatens him with jail

'Progressive' Christians gathered in Lynchburg this weekend for a revival on the steps of one of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, Jerry Falwell Jnr.

Pope Francis says helping the poor and immigrants is as important as opposing abortion

Pope Francis risked further alienating conservatives in the Catholic Church today by urging opponents of abortion to show equal passion for the oppressed and stating that 'excessive importance' should not be given to certain Church rules while others are disregarded.

Pastor Greg Laurie tells Christian girl who is dating a non-believer: 'Break up with him!'

When Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship was asked by a Christian woman about her relationship problem with a non-believer, the pastor gave her a surprisingly blunt and direct answer.

Syria 'chemical weapons' attack: Christian charity 'deeply alarmed' as West's response comes under spotlight

The West's response to atrocities in Syria came under the spotlight on Monday as horrific images purported to show an alleged chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town on Saturday.

Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban underlines his mission to protect 'Christian' Europe from Islam

Hungary's controversially right-wing prime minister, Viktor Orban, claimed that Poles and Hungarians have a common goal in maintaining Christianity in their countries ahead of yesterday's election from which he is expected to win a third consecutive term in power.

Inside Egypt: How a Christian broadcaster is helping millions retain hope across the region

To get a flavour of how resilient the minority Christian community is in Egypt you could do worse than attend a service at the Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) on Sheikh Rihan Street in downtown Cairo.

Czech missionary Petr Jasek tells of suffering for Christ in Sudan prison

The Czech missionary held in Sudan, Petr Jasek, has described how God gave him a 'supernatural peace' in the face of waterboarding torture from Islamic State extremists and eventually used him to lead fellow inmates to Christ during his 14-month imprisonment.