Jenna Lyle

Chinese officials seize Bibles from US missionaries

Officials at Kunming International Airport in China seized suitcases full of Bibles being carried into the country by four American Christians on Sunday.

China: House churches barred from holding services over Olympics period

A number of house church leaders in China have been forced to sign a written agreement declaring that they will not hold services whilst the Olympic Games take place in Beijing.

Church leaders to join Omagh anniversary services

Church leaders in Omagh will attend services this weekend to mark the 10th anniversary of the bomb attack that killed 29 people.

Bush calls for greater religious freedom in China as activist detained

US President George W Bush stepped up the pressure on China to guarantee full religious freedom following a visit to a state-sanctioned church in Beijing on Sunday.

Now is time for healthy church in China, says Langham leader

Now is the time to work towards a healthy church in China, says one Christian leader, as the country shows off its new found confidence with the Beijing Olympics.

Joel Osteen says 'no way' his wife assaulted flight attendant

The pastor of America's biggest mega-church, Joel Osteen, said in court on Friday that his wife did not assault a flight attendant over a spill on the seat of her plane.

Attorney labels assault accusations against Joel Osteen's wife 'extortion'

The attorney defending the wife of renowned evangelist Joel Osteen said in court on Thursday that claims she assaulted a flight attendant are simply an attempt to make money.

Christian protesters removed from Tiananmen Square

Officials remove Christian protesters from Beijing's Tiananmen Square as China cracks down on dissenting voices just days ahead of Olympics.

Month of prayer to protect China's persecuted believers during Olympics

With the Olympics just days away, China's underground believers are bracing themselves for yet more persecution.

Church says will support Canadian bus beheading suspect and wife

A church that once employed the man charged with attacking and beheading his seatmate on a bus in Canada last week says it plans to offer support to the accused and his wife.

Archaeology brings biblical history to life

Archeologists in Israel have discovered a seal bearing the name of one of the enemies of the prophet Jeremiah. Gedaliah the son of Pashur is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as one of those responsible for throwing the prophet into a muddy cistern.

Report: Women of faith could help curb extremism and religious conflict

Women of faith have the potential to curb religious extremism and reduce the role of religion in conflict, says a new report from Catholic aid agency Progressio out on Wednesday.

World's oldest known Bible goes online

Parts of the world's earliest known complete copy of the New Testament went online for the first time on Thursday.

Pope tells Anglicans to 'find road together'

Pope urges Anglicans gathered for the 10-yearly Lambeth Conference to overcome their current divisions by turning to God's Word.

Bishops to stay in Lords under new reform proposals

New proposals to reform the House of Lords that could see Church of England bishops retain their privileged status have been announced by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.

Heckler interrupts Gene Robinson's sermon

A protester forced openly gay US Bishop Gene Robinson to pause his sermon at a west London church on Sunday.