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US religious freedom body adds Pakistan to list of worst violators
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom again has recommended that the State Department designate Pakistan as a "Country of Particular Concern," citing the country's blasphemy laws as a prime source religious freedom violations.
Prayers and appeals for peace after Trump assassination attempt
Prayers are being said after an attempt on the life of Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday that left the former US president injured and a spectator dead.
'Overseers' appointed for evangelical congregations at odds with CofE same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has appointed a group of 'overseers' to provide informal alternative spiritual oversight (ASO) to clergy and parishes that cannot for reasons of conscience support the introduction of same-sex blessings.
Bear Grylls says it's 'a privilege' to support Russell Brand's new Christian faith despite assault allegations
Popular TV host and author Bear Grylls recently defended his support for friend and actor Russell Brand in his newfound faith despite allegations of rape and sexual assault against the embattled comedian.
Former CofE vicar charged with historic abuse
Jonathan Fletcher, an 81-year-old former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon, has been charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Christian girl, 14, is latest victim of forced conversion and marriage in Pakistan
Another Christian girl in Pakistan, this one 14 years old, has fallen victim to forced conversion and marriage by a Muslim kidnapper, sources said.
Abortion-up-to-birth advocate's ministerial appointment alarms pro-lifers
Johnson, MP for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, has previously tried to legalise abortion on demand up to birth.
Church anger over closure of hospital in Gaza
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem claimed Monday that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) "compelled" it to close the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City and evacuate all the staff and patients from the facility during its ongoing war with the terror group Hamas.
Church and charity leaders call for end to two-child limit
The two-child limit on benefits is leaving families in "acute hardship", Christian leaders have said.
Terror attacks force denomination to close 70 churches
Terrorist attacks have forced a denomination to close 70 churches in central Nigeria's Plateau state, while in the country's northwest, Christians are celebrating the release of a kidnapped priest.
Evangelicals disappointed by Synod vote on same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its "deep disappointment" at the General Synod's vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
Church leaders write to Keir Starmer about fears of conversion therapy ban
Church leaders have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing concerns about the implications of a ban on so-called conversion therapy for traditional churches and ordinary Christian practice.
Church of England continues on path towards same-sex blessings
The Church of England's parliamentary body today agreed to continue moving forward with plans to introduce standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
With new patriarch, Bulgarian Orthodox Church turns toward Moscow
Many who opposed Daniil, the new Patriarch of All Bulgaria, worry that his election represents a sharp turn away from the policies of his predecessor, Neophyte I, who is remembered as a unifier.
Archbishop who opposed Pope Francis excommunicated from Catholic Church
A Roman Catholic archbishop who questioned the legitimacy of Pope Francis and portions of the Second Vatican Council has been excommunicated from the Catholic Church for the canonical crime of schism.
Church of England recognises human dignity of disabled children
"Bringing a disabled child into the world is not a tragedy to be avoided," General Synod heard.