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New Anglican diocese created in New Zealand as wider Province moves towards same-sex blessings

The establishment of the Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa/New Zealand follows the passing of a resolution by the Synod of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia paving the way for churches in the province to bless same sex relationships.
European elections: a beginner's guide to the vote

The European Parliament elections are not unlike cricket. Both can last for quite a few days and it can be pretty hard to understand the rules. This year's European elections take place between May 23 and 26 and different countries vote on different days.
Israel Folau sacked over 'hell awaits' Instagram post

Israel Folau's contract has been terminated after an independent panel ruled that Rugby Australia was right to let him go over a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.
In Mexico, children are missing out on education because of religious discrimination

Alma, 17, hasn't been able to enrol in school ever since her family was forcibly displaced from their village in December 2017.
Diocese of Egypt opens up documents dating back to early 1800s for public access

Scholars, researchers and members of the public interested in researching Egyptian history will now be able to access a treasure trove of church documents dating back to the early 1800s.
UK Government is complicit in debt crisis crippling developing countries, says Christian Aid

Spiralling debt is preventing developing countries from being able to fund vital health services and is instead keeping them trapped in poverty, Christian Aid has warned.
Calls for peace after escalation of religious intolerance following Sri Lanka church attacks

Christians have condemned acts of retaliation on Muslims following the suicide bombing attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
India's evangelicals fear more persecution if Modi is re-elected

Vijayesh Lal, General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India, said he was praying for a government that is "close to the heart of God"
Five children killed near monastery during assault on Syrian Christian town

A rocket attack on a Christian town in Syria has left five children dead.
How intolerance can persist in democratic countries: the case of Indonesia

Consensus in a democratic setting can be continuously achieved, but it will not always be a tolerant one.The Conversation
An answer to the prayers of Sierra Leone's desperate mothers

For every 100,000 live births in Sierra Leone, 1,360 mothers die, compared to nine in the UK.
Six dead, including priest, in church attack in Burkina Faso

An attack on a church in Burkina Faso has left six people dead, including the priest.
Pastor, church members and Christian relief worker kidnapped in Nigeria

A group of Christians, including a church pastor, are missing after being kidnapped in Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram militants while on their way to deliver aid.
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his 'head is held high' after breach of conduct

Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his "head is held high" after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's player code of conduct.
UN steps in to stop French disabled man being dehydrated to death

A UN committee has intervened to stop a disabled man in France from being starved and dehydrated to death.