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Philippines bishops slam 'unspeakable violence' of 'despotic' state after nun's arrest
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he ordered an investigation into an Australian nun for 'disorderly conduct', in a move against what he called 'undesirable' foreigners. The country's bishops have in turn hit out at Duterte's 'despotic government' and condemned 'unspeakable violence' being committed against religious institutions.
Chilean cardinal calls for Bishop Barros to resign over sex abuse crisis
The head of the Chilean Catholic Church said on Thursday that Juan Barros, the bishop accused of covering up clerical sex abuse, should resign. It comes just over a week after Pope Francis, who had previously defended Barros, admitted 'grave mistakes' in his handling of Chile's abuse crisis.
Vietnamese pastor imprisoned for faith says his suffering was a 'gift from God'
A Vietnamese pastor who was jailed for his faith has related the intense abuse he experienced in jail, but said that his imprisonment was a 'gift' from God.
How do Christian or 'spiritual' Americans practise 'self-care'?
Mental health and wellbeing is an increasing priority not only in popular culture but in the church. A study recently shared by Barna reveals how many Americans who consider themselves Christian or 'spiritual' practise 'self-care'.
China's Xi Jinping has 'particular animosity' to Christians says head of persecution watchdog
Chinese president Xi Jinping has a 'particular animosity' against Christians, according to the head of a persecution watchdog.
Church of England welcomes 'great week' for the environment after government announcements on plastics ban
The Church of England's lead bishop on the environment has claimed that planned government initiatives on the environment unveiled in recent days mean this could prove to be a 'great week' for environmental policy in the UK.
Myanmar pastors released in prisoner amnesty
Two Baptist pastors from Myanmar who were arrested for taking journalists to a church reportedly destroyed by military air strikes in 2016, have been released from prison, according to the Baptist News.
Murdered for refusing to be ransomed: Alphege of Canterbury
Life as an archbishop of Canterbury is not always a bed of roses, as recent holders of the office have found out. But they should spare a thought for St Alphege, whose feast day is today.
Ukrainian churches fearful of terrorist accusations as they face clampdown from separatists
Ukrainian churches are facing closure after a government clampdown restricting how churches can operate.
Iceland's circumcision bill threatens 'regular persecution' of Jews and Muslims, Catholic Church says
The Catholic Church in Iceland has criticised developing legislation that would prohibit the religiously-motivated circumcision of children in the country, saying it would mean the 'regular persecution' of Icelandic Jews and Muslims.
'Go to the ant': 7 types of laziness for Christians to beware of
We are meant to be active, to work and to produce things. But we don't always realise when we're being lazy.
Rowan Williams and other Christian leaders launch campaign for tax justice
The former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams helped launch a new Christian campaign for tax justice in the House of Lords today.
Third accuser comes forward with allegations against Paul Pressler
A third accuser has come forward to say he was solicited for sexual activity by former judge Paul Pressle.
Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm
A 1,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus is a magical charm used by early Christians, according to a researcher at Oxford University.
Hundreds attend funerals of 2 Christians shot dead in Quetta, Pakistan after church on Sunday
Hundreds of Christians in Quetta, Pakistan have attended the funeral of two of their number who were killed near a church on Sunday by four gunmen on motorcycles.
US religious freedom body slams 'false allegations' against Pastor Andrew Brunson
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (ISCIRF) has said it is 'disappointed' by the decision of a Turkish court on Monday to continue proceedings in the case of Pastor Andrew Brunson.