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Bishop calls for joined-up government thinking on Britain's rural areas
A Church of England bishop has called for the government to introduce a joined-up rural strategy, saying current measures to protect schools were 'insufficient'.
Nigerian archbishop urges protection for Christians as Islamist violence soars
An Anglican archbishop is warning Nigeria's Christians face escalating attacks by Islamist militants in the lead-up to next year's general election.
Anti-religion group places atheist nativity scene outside courthouse
A group campaigning for the removal of Christianity from American schools and the public square has placed an atheist nativity scene outside an Illinois courthouse.
Psychotherapist fears transgender kids are being 'led' down the wrong path
In Channel 4 documentary Trans Kids: It's Time to Talk, Stella O'Malley questions whether the experts have it right about gender dysphoria
Philippines president Duterte tells people to worship God at home, not church
Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte also branded members of the clergy 'idiots' in his latest standoff with the Catholic Church.
Abandon John Chau's body, Indian police urged
Chau landed illegally on the island and attempted to preach to the tribespeople, but was shot with arrows. His killers are believed to have buried his body in the sand.
'No room for Christianity': American evangelist is refused entry into Turkey
David Byle was given 15 days to leave the country but was told that a re-entry ban would not be issued.
Theresa May accused of blocking Asia Bibi asylum offer
British newspapers are reporting that the UK did not offer asylum to Asia Bibi after Theresa May refused the appeals of Cabinet ministers.
Freed Iranian Christians find healing from horrors of prison
Open Doors recently hosted ex-prisoner training for Iranian Christians who were formerly imprisoned for their faith
£1m mission project to create small worshipping communities across Manchester
The Church of England is investing £1m into the pioneering of small worshipping communities across Manchester.
Anglicans worldwide join 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
Anglicans around the world are joining together in the 16 Days of Activism movement against gender-based violence.
Pray for us, say Ukraine's Christians as country weighs martial law
Russia has been accused of trying to limit Ukraine's access to strategically important ports.
Another missionary dies in Cameroon shooting
Father Cosmas Omboto Ondari, 33, a Kenyan missionary with the Mill Hill religious order, died when men in combat fatigues opened fire on his church.
Indian police attempting to retrieve American missionary's body turn back after tribe shows aggression
Indian police were forced to abandon an attempt over the weekend to recover the body of an American missionary after being stared down by members of the tribe that killed him.
God is not male or female, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Reverend Justin Welby said descriptions of God were 'to some degree metaphorical' and that His characterisation as 'Father' could not be understood in exactly the same way as an earthly father.
Pro-lifers express relief after radical abortion Bill stumbles in Parliament
Pro-life groups said it was 'good news' that a Bill proposing radical changes to abortion law in parts of the UK failed to pass its second reading in Parliament last Friday.