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Christian pro-democracy campaigner urges Trump to re-evaluate his position on Hong Kong
Christian pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has expressed his disappointment over US President Donald Trump's comments on the Hong Kong protests.

Hispanic Christian leader pleads with political leaders to 'depoliticize' immigration after deadly El Paso shooting
A leader in the Hispanic Christian community has urged US political leaders to embrace a "fact-based approach" to immigration after 20 people were killed in a mass shooting a few miles away from the US-Mexico border.

A picture of marital bliss? Survey finds many married couples are happy
The headlines around high divorce rates and celeb couples breaking up may be more familiar, but a Sunday Times survey has found that many married couples are happy in their unions.

Christian rights campaigner fears 'Tiananmen-style crackdown' in Hong Kong
Benedict Rogers, East Asia Team Leader at Christian Solidarity Worldwide, fears that Hong Kong is "heading for bloodshed, turmoil and tragedy on a scale it has not yet seen".

Katy Perry ordered to pay over half a million dollars to Christian rapper in copyright infringement case
Katy Perry and other collaborators in her hit song "Dark Horse" have been ordered to pay $550,000 to Christian rapper Flame after a court upheld his copyright infringement claim.

Iran sentences 65-year-old Christian convert to a year in prison
A 65-year-old Christian convert in Iran has been imprisoned on charges of "acting against national security" and alleged "propaganda against the system".

Man accused of attempting to steal Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral pleads not guilty
A man accused of attempting to steal an 800-year-old copy of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral has told the court that he did not know what the document was.

Church organist coaching scheme launched to keep the tradition alive
A church organist coaching scheme has been launched across Wales in a bid to keep the tradition alive.

After a year of Ebola in the DRC, faith leaders have a key role to play
Hundreds of faith leaders are being trained in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help prevent the spread of Ebola as the outbreak continues to bring heartache and uncertainty to the country.

Bishop-designate Rose Hudson-Wilkin 'very proud' of Prince Harry for speaking out about racism
Bishop-designate Rose Hudson-Wilkin has commended the Duke of Sussex for speaking out about "unconscious bias" and racism in society.

Muslims save Christian workers from attack by militants in north-east Kenya
The intervention of Muslims has been credited with saving the lives of around 20 Christian workers on a construction site in northeastern Kenya.

Human trafficking victims are 'women crucified', says Pope
The Pope has called on individuals and institutions to play their part in ridding the world of the "disgusting vice" of human trafficking and prostitution.

Heartbroken villagers hold vigil for murdered church volunteer
A quiet village in Hertfordshire has been left heartbroken after the murder of a local woman who was an active churchgoer and volunteer.

'Tragic' lack of support for victims of modern day slavery puts them at further risk, says Christian group
Christian campaign group CARE has welcomed the call from charities asking the Home Office to extend support for victims of modern day slavery beyond 45 days.

Christian inmate claims it took threat of legal action for NHS Trust to provide Sunday services
A convicted rapist who became a Christian in prison has claimed that repeated requests for Sunday worship services were only granted after the threat of legal action.

Schools must not cave in to secularist pressure over religious assemblies, says C of E's education chief
The Church of England's chief education officer has defended the place of collective worship in schools following the launch of a legal challenge by two parents in Oxfordshire who claim that their children are being religiously indoctrinated by Christian school assemblies.