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Islamists kill 52 Christians in Congo attacks
Islamists kill 52 Christians in Congo attacks

Experts warned that the conflict with M23 could give an opportunity to the ADF to carry out more attacks while the government’s eyes were elsewhere.

British birth rates hit record lows
British birth rates hit record lows

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown a decline in the birth rate to record lows.

Archbishop says immigration policy should be guided by 'compassion and understanding'
Archbishop says immigration policy should be guided by 'compassion and understanding'

The interim leader of the Church of England has said that the "Christian way" to deal with large numbers of asylum seekers is to show "compassion and understanding". 

Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach
Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach

The Church of England has said it is "profoundly concerned" after a data breach disclosed the emails of abuse survivors. 

Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible
Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible

“It is shocking that after two unanimous acquittals, Päivi Räsänen is again being dragged to court to defend her fundamental right to freedom of speech."

Church leader asks for prayers after deadly Catholic school shooting
Church leader asks for prayers after deadly Catholic school shooting

The shooting is being investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime.

Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity
Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity

“There are no perfect denominations," says Larry Sanger after deciding to join the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).

Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel
Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel

Nasir has already spent eight months in jail despite not being convicted of any crime.

Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration
Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused church leaders of being “rather out of touch” with ordinary believers when it comes to immigration.

2 children killed in Catholic school shooting during morning Mass
2 children killed in Catholic school shooting during morning Mass

Two children, aged eight and 10, have died after a shooter opened fire as they prayed during morning Mass at their school. 

Coalition for Marriage hopes shift in US will reignite gay marriage debate in UK
Coalition for Marriage hopes shift in US will reignite gay marriage debate in UK

An American woman was briefly imprisoned for refusing to conduct a gay marriage.

Christian Labour MP says 'misleading' video led to death threats
Christian Labour MP says 'misleading' video led to death threats

The issue of Pakistani rape gangs is understandably emotive.

Another Christian school closes down after Labour's VAT assault
Another Christian school closes down after Labour's VAT assault

The imposition of VAT was "devastating" the headteacher said.

Survivor of deadly mushroom lunch offers forgiveness to killer
Survivor of deadly mushroom lunch offers forgiveness to killer

The sole survivor of a fatal mushroom lunch has extended forgiveness to the woman who cooked it, killing his wife and two other relatives.

European church leaders call for a just peace in Ukraine
European church leaders call for a just peace in Ukraine

European churches are calling on political leaders to do everything in their power to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.