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Sacked Christian lecturer defends homosexuality comments at tribunal
Dr Aaron Edwards told the tribunal he was open about his views on homosexuality and that they should not have come as a surprise to the Christian college that sacked him.
Elderly Christian critically wounded in Pakistan after false blasphemy charge
An elderly Christian was fighting for his life in the hospital after a Muslim mob in Pakistan attempted to kill him due to a neighbour falsely accusing him of burning pages of the Quran, his family said.
European bishops accuse Turkey of diluting 'historical roots of Christian presence in the country'
European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Saviour in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque, calling it an effort to dilute the historical roots of Christianity in the country.
Scotland abortion figures reach record high
The number of abortions in Scotland last year reached a record high, prompting calls for the "urgent" reinstatement of in-person consultations before every abortion.
Thousands sign petition protesting Progress Pride flags on London's Regent Street
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition protesting plans to display Progress Pride flags along one of London's most famous thoroughfares.
Russell Brand says first month as a Christian has been 'beautiful'
Brand said he was "learning" a lot and still had so much more to learn but that the journey so far had been "beautiful".
Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests
The pope used the Italian term 'frociaggine,' a rarely used derogatory word to describe flamboyant gay attitudes.
Free Church of Scotland expresses sorrow over historical slavery links
The Free Church of Scotland has expressed "sorrow" over the "historical sins" of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.
Christians must advocate for end to war, say bishops
The International Affairs department of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has released a new document that presents a Catholic approach to issues around arms control and disarmament.
1,500-year-old church drawings shed light on early pilgrimages
"Pilgrims visited the church and left their personal mark in the form of ship drawings on its walls."
Somali convert attacked by Muslim relatives over his Christian faith
A Somali Christian convert faced a brutal attack from his Muslim relatives, leading to severe injuries and separation from his wife and five children.
Sudan's Christians fear the world has abandoned them
With the world's focus on ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, the victims of a conflict in Africa fear that they are at risk of being forgotten and are calling on the West to remember their plight.
Finishing the work that John Wycliffe started
A fifth of the world still lacks access to the Bible in their first language.
Employment tribunal hears case of theology lecturer dismissed over homosexuality comments
A theology lecturer who lost his job over comments he made about homosexuality on social media is having his case heard by an employment tribunal today.
Sadness after missionary couple and ministry director killed in Haiti
Natalie and Davy Lloyd relocated from Oklahoma to Haiti in 2022 to work for Missions in Haiti. The third person killed was the Haitian director of the organization, Jude Montis.
Adults who undergo trans surgeries at 12 times higher risk of attempting suicide - report
Trans-identifying adults who undergo body-mutilating surgeries as part of an effort to look like the opposite sex have an elevated suicide attempt risk, according to a recent study.