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Liberian bishop: 'We have once again become the abandoned and scum of the earth'
Bishop Anthony Borwah says his people are being treated like "scum" in a world gripped by the Ebola crisis.
Jennifer Knapp says her girlfriend has given her a 'greater understanding of the Gospel' but they don't go to church together
The Christian artist who came out as gay four years ago told the Religion News Service that her relationship with her partner was "not about sex or gender" but about "complete utter compassion for another human being".
Talking to Hamas terrorists is the only way forward for peace in Israel
Sooner or later there has to be dialogue, writes Mark Woods.
ISIS threatens Vatican, urges Muslims to 'kill every crusader'
The Islamic State has renewed its threat to "conquer" Rome, publishing an image showing its flag flying atop the obelisk in St Peter's Square.
Chinese pastor 'grateful' for prison sentence
A 40-year-old Chinese pastor has said he is "grateful" for the opportunity to go to jail as he awaits his prison sentence.
UK Parliament vote to recognise Palestine is hailed as 'historic moment' by campaigners
Pro-Palestinians welcome the vote, but others are less sure.
New York school reverses ban on Christian club after students' bold stand
When students at a New York high school decided to get together and form a new Christian club, they were in for some disappointing news.
Christian T-Shirt company in Kentucky told its refusal to print gay pride T-shirts constituted 'unlawful discrimination'
A Christian T-shirt company that refused an order because the intended message on the shirt would promote a gay pride event has been told that its actions were discriminatory.
'Gender inclusive' guidance for Nebraska schools tells teachers not to use phrases like 'boys & girls' or 'you guys'
A middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska reportedly received 'gender inclusive' guidance that recommended teachers refrain from using everyday phrases like "boys and girls" and "you guys".
ISIS: Yazidi girls raped, sexually abused and forced to marry jihadists
Yazidi women are being bought and sold by Islamic State (IS) militants and forced to marry against their will, Human Rights Watch reports.
Massive donations to rebuild Gaza amid fears of repeated conflict
Christian Aid calls for an end to the blockade and an opportunity for the private sector to invest.
'It destroyed my faith in the Lord'. Victim testifies about child abuse at Christian school
The latest evidence given during an Australian sex abuse inquiry has revealed that children at a Christian school were repeatedly failed by authorities.
China: Death sentence for 'Christian' cult members who murdered a mother in McDonald's
Five members of a pseudo-Christian cult in China have been sentenced for beating a woman to death.
Oscar Pistorius arrives in court for sentencing
The paralympic athlete who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp waits to hear whether he will go to prison, and for how long.
Ebola: Bishop urges calm and calls for help for victims
A Church of England bishop has called for calm over the deadly Ebola virus and urged UK residents to focus on the "desperate need" of people.
Kidnapped Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor escapes from Boko Haram
The pastor reportedly managed to escape after heavy rain triggered a flood in the camp where he was being held