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Catholic and Protestant churches in Pakistan unite to demand justice for Christians accused of blasphemy
Catholic and Protestant churches in Pakistan have formed an alliance and started a movement to demand justice for Christians routinely accused of blasphemy, the independent Asian Catholic news service ucanews.com reported.
Christian asylum seekers in Sweden face violent attacks, warns Swedish Evangelical Alliance
Christian asylum seekers in Sweden, including those who have converted, are falling victim to violent attacks and the government there is failing to investigate, according to leading figures at the Swedish Evangelical Alliance and the anti-persecution watchdog Open Doors.
'Crystal Methodist' banned from financial services sector
Paul Flowers was at the bank's helm until June 13 when it nearly collapsed after a £1.5 billion hole in its balance sheet appeared.
Church of Scotland issues guidance to congregations on transgender churchgoers
The Church of Scotland has produced a new resource to help congregations provide pastoral support for transgender people and their friends and families after finding that some parishioners were subject to abuse.
Saudi prince urges UK to promote moderate Islam
The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has urged Britain to promote moderate Islam as he prepares to make an official visit to the UK on Wednesday.
Simple message on Billy Graham's gravestone shared by son Franklin
Franklin Graham, the eldest son of the famed preacher Billy Graham who died last month at the age of 99, has shared with his followers on social media the 'simple' message written on this father's gravestone.
Vatican treasurer Cardinal Pell in court over historic sexual abuse allegations
Cardinal George Pell today appeared in an Australian court for the start of a four-week pre-trial hearing into charges of historical sexual offences, with his lawyers asking that a support person be allowed to sit with him because of his age and ill health.
Andy Savage update: Memphis church 'wrapping up' investigation into pastor's alleged sexual assault
Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee has released a statement updating its members on an investigation that is 'wrapping up' into the pastor Andy Savage, who has been accused of an alleged sexual assault in 1998 and who remains on leave.
Meghan Markle to be baptised this month 'out of respect for the Queen'
Meghan Markle is set to be baptised as an Anglican by the Archbishop of Canterbury during a service at Kensington Palace later this month, according to the Sunday Times.
Teach primary school children about money, says archbishop's charity
Primary school pupils should be taught how to manage money, according to a charity founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Historic Gandhi letter praising Jesus Christ goes on sale in US
A historic letter written by Mahatma Gandhi praising the person of Jesus Christ has gone on sale in the US.
Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies
The Vatican has issued a major document slapping down what it sees as modern day heresies.
Ancient mosaic describing Jesus Christ as 'God' to be unveiled in Israel
A rare and ancient mosaic that ascribes divinity to Jesus Christ is set to go on display for the first time.
Nearly a million American evangelicals are Jewish by descent
Nearly a million American evangelicals have Jewish blood relatives, a new survey has revealed, suggesting the strong ties between the two religious groups are more than just theological.
Religious views key factor in choosing a partner, poll suggests
Shared religion is one of the major factors Brits look for in choosing a partner, a new survey has suggested.
Moody Bible Institute demands staff sign Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy
Moody Bible Institute, one of the bastions of American evangelicalism, has clamped down on a perceived theological drift among its staff, demanding they sign an ultra-conservative statement of faith on biblical inerrancy.