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UK government blamed for failing to tackle North Korea's persecution of Christians
The UK government must shoulder some of the blame for not tackling ongoing human rights abuses in North Korea, a British peer has said.
75 killed in Nigeria as Fulani herdsmen go on killing spree against Christian community
Some 75 dead bodies have been recovered following a series of attacks by Fulani herdsmen on the predominantly Christian community of Miango, in the Bassa local government area of Plateau state in central Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.
Vatican hit by scandal as it emerges Pope Francis DID receive letter outlining abuse in Chile
Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that detailed sexual abuse at by a priest and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities, according to the Associated Press in a report that contradicted the Pope's recent insistence that victims 'haven't come forward'.
Israeli minister says Poland cancelled his visit amid furore over Holocaust 'denial' bill
Israel's education minister's trip to Poland this week has been cancelled amid uproar at the Polish government's plans to outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust.
Archaeologists uncover one of oldest churches in Turkey
One of the earliest churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, is thought to have been discovered in an archaeological dig in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district.
Evangelical Christian is front-runner for Costa Rica presidency
A conservative evangelical Christian has emerged as the front-runner to take the presidency in Costa Rica.
Former Brixton Prison chaplain ousted for 'extreme' Christian views
A former prison chaplain has claim he was forced out of his job at Brixton prison after the Muslim managing chaplain accused him of holding 'extreme' views.
Syrian church devastated by ISIS holds first prayers in 6 years
A Syrian church has held prayers for the first time in years amid the rubble left by Islamic State fighters there.
Majority of Anglicans want immigration levels 'reduced'
New research on attitudes to immigration reported on BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme, found that nearly nine in ten people, 87 per cent, who describe themselves as Anglicans believe immigration to the UK should be reduced.
Bishops attacks 'illusion' of seeking happiness in materialism
In a keynote address to school leaders in London, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, described schools as places where children learn to seek 'fullness of life' rather than the 'illusion' that happiness can be found in possessions or outward appearances.
The lasting legacy of the extraordinary rule of the Tudors in Britain
A new exhibition, the Tudors: the family and faith in Durham, will highlighting the profound impact of the royal family on the Durham Cathedral and changes in worship wrought by the Reformation
Catholic bishops defend their involvement in Congo's troubled politics: 'The Church acts as arbitrator'
Catholic bishops in the Congo have defended their involvement in politics after criticism from the president at their presence at recent demonstrations.
How Tearfund homes are changing lives three years after Nepal's devastating earthquake
Tearfund is celebrating the completion of 108 earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal.
Ancient pool discovered near Jerusalem could be site where Ethiopian eunuch was baptised
An ancient pool near Jerusalem has been unearthed by archaeologists is being linked to where Philip may have baptised the Ethiopian eunuch.
Now Forward in Faith Anglo-Catholics blast CofE-Methodist unity plans
Another group of Anglo-Catholics has strongly opposed proposals to end 200 years of schism between the Church of England and the Methodist Church, saying they represent 'a fundamental breach'.
Kidnapped nun asks for help from Pope Francis in jihadist video
A nun who was kidnapped nearly a year ago in Mali has appeared in a video in which she asks for Pope Francis to intervene, according to reports from the Mauritanian agency Al-Akhbar and the American centre of surveillance of jihadist movements, SITE.