Charles Boyd

Pakistani Christians protest televised flogging

Christians in Pakistan have protested the televised flogging of a teenage girl in the Taliban-controlled area of the Swat Valley.

Archbishop condemns abortion ads

Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the next leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, has spoken out against proposals to allow pregnancy advisory services to advertise on TV and radio.

Reagan tried to convert Gorbachev

A new biography on former President Ronald Reagan has suggested that he once tried to convert Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to Christianity.

Prince Charles to meet Pope

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are expected to meet Pope Benedict XVI as part of a trip to Italy.

Art exhibition to help fund historic churches

An art exhibition depicting some of the UK’s most historic churches has been opened to raise money for the upkeep of the churches.

Increasing concern for missing Chinese house church lawyer

China Aid Association has expressed its increasing concern for the life of Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese Christian human rights attorney, who disappeared over 50 days ago in China.

CofE and BBC clash over religious broadcasting

The Church of England has criticised the BBC for sidelining Christians in its broadcasting.

MP says CoE 'overcome with political correctness'

A Conservative MP has criticised the leadership of the Church of England for being “overcome with political correctness”.

Three Iranians imprisoned for spreading Gospel

Three Christians in Iran have been found guilty of propagating the Gospel and “cooperation with anti-government movements”.

Welsh train journey to take in 14 'stations' of the cross

This Easter, the town of Tywyn in Wales will play host to a train journey that will in both the physical and spiritual sense mark the 14 stations of the cross.

Church opens book of remembrance for Jade Goody

The church where Jade Goody's funeral is to be held has opened a book of remembrance for the late reality TV star.

Tutu pulls out of peace conference over Dalai Lama ban

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has condemned as “disgraceful” the decision of the South African Government to refuse the Dalai Lama a visa for a peace conference linked to the 2010 Football World Cup.

Bulgarian MP speaks out against rise of Islamic fundamentalism

Bulgaria's leader of the opposition, Yane Yanev, has spoken out against the forced Islamisation of villages in the southern part of the country.

Three elderly Christians released in Eritrea

The Eritrean Government has released three elderly Christian men after holding them in a military prison camp and police facility.

Pope condemns abortion and sexual violence on Africa tour

Pope Benedict XVI has reiterated the stance of the Roman Catholic Church against abortion and has condemned sexual violence in his visit to Africa.

Egypt lawyer calls for Christian adoption law

A lawyer is calling on the Egyptian Government to pass a law allowing Christians to adopt children.