Brian Hutt

Warning of anarchy if death row Christian woman is pardoned

Angry Muslims say they will hold nationwide protests if a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy is pardoned.

Christians should be allowed to remain in Iraq, says cardinal

Cardinal says Iraqi Christians should be allowed to remain in the country of their birth.

South Korean churches praying for peace after attack

Christians in South Korea want peace in the divided peninsula following Tuesday's attack by North Korea.

‘Peace is possible,’ say Sudanese bishops

Catholic bishops in Sudan say that the current tensions in the country "need not and should not lead to war".

Church investors support new Stewardship Code

Two church investment organisations have come out in support of a new code designed to encourage responsible investment.

Christians in Wales called to help Samaritans cut suicide rate

The Archdeacon of Morgannwg in Wales is asking churchgoers to help the Samaritans reduce the number of suicides in the country.

Eritrea’s believers facing tough Christmas

Ministry leader fears the regime is planning to purge 'illegal' believers from Eritrea over Christmas.

Forgiveness is key to Middle East peace, says bishop

The Bishop of Shrewsbury says Israelis and Palestinians must let go of past injustices if they are to have a chance of lasting peace.

World Evangelical Alliance asks Christians to pray for Sudan

Christians asked to join in global day of prayer for Sudan ahead of crucial referendum on January 9.

Christian woman sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy

Pakistan has "crossed a line" in sentencing a Christian woman to death for blasphemy, says ministry leader.

Drug education charity calls for change of attitude towards alcohol

Hope UK asks people to consider going alcohol-free after last week's warning that alcohol is "more harmful than crack, heroin and ecstasy".

Christians ‘on verge of extinction’ in Iraq, Muslim leader warns

Christians are paying a high price for their faith in Iraq, says one Muslim leader who wants to see the Iraqi government do more to ensure their safety.

Faith groups challenged to change attitudes to food

Global initiative from the Alliance of Religions and Conservation seeks to restore the sacred in food.

Church leaders condemn Iraq church attack

Church leaders have expressed their sorrow over the attack on a church in Iraq that left around 58 people dead.

Methodist church attacked near Bradford

Bibles burned in attack on Methodist church in village near Bradford.

Caste-based discrimination is a sin, say Indian churches

Churches in India have committed themselves to being “zero tolerance zones” for caste-based discrimination.