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'Systematic campaign' against Christians in Algeria as authorities close churches

Open Doors fears that a "systematic campaign" against Christians is underway in Algeria following the closure of a church and harassment towards believers.

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Muslim convert to Christianity says Jesus appeared to him every night for weeks

"A man wearing all white knocked at my door every night and I couldn't look at him because his face was so shiny and bright." …

Episcopal bishop to go before hearing panel for refusing to allow same-sex marriage in his diocese

An Episcopal bishop in the US who was subjected to disciplinary measures for refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in his diocese has welcomed the opportunity to argue his case before a hearing panel. …

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• Vicar fears closure of iconic Birmingham Church unless £40,000 can be raised for urgent roof repairs

  

  An iconic church in Birmingham is facing closure unless £40,000 can be raised to make urgent repairs to its roof.

• Mother's happiness is key to happy home, study finds

  

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• Church of Scotland sues treasure hunter over share of £2m Viking hoard

  

  A treasure hunter is being sued by the Church of Scotland following the discovery of a £2m Viking hoard on their land.

• Next census will allow trans people to choose different sex from birth certificate

  

  Trans people will be allowed to put down a different sex from the one stated on their birth certificate in the next census.