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How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away
Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.
Ecumenical Patriarch hands over decree, sealing Ukraine church independence
The spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide on Sunday presented the head of the Ukrainian church with a decree granting it independence from Moscow, a historic split strongly opposed by Russia.
What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?
This Sunday churches in the Western tradition will be marking Epiphany, traditionally the end of the Christmas season.
Pope tells US bishops to rethink their approach to sex abuse scandal
The bishops are meeting for a spiritual retreat directed by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa.
GAFCON chair slams CofE transgender guidance as 'false teaching'
Okoh said calls for 'dialogue' masked the continuing spread of 'false teaching'.
Methodist ANC chaplain faces protests over leaked recording of crude comments about women ministers
Rev Dr Vukile Mehana was recorded discussing the robing of men by women with Methodist church member Raymond Sibanga.
Africa is now the most dangerous region for Catholic missionaries
During 2018 40 missionaries were killed throughout the world, up from 23 the previous year.
Is this the greatest hymn of praise to Jesus ever written?
On this day in 1792 died Edward Perronet, whose hymn is sung all over the English-speaking world.
Holy Rumpus: New partnership for CMS pioneer mission programme
Holy Rumpus will offer the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission and is for people looking to develop their understanding and practice of pioneering mission.
Catholic Church in NSW loses 'Ellis defence' against child abuse claims
Victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic clergy in New South Wales are now able to sue the Church after the abolition of the state's notorious 'Ellis defence'.
Persecution of Christians is 'set to rise' in 2019
Release said its partners support the view that persecution is rising and have warned the trend will continue into 2019.
Bishop of Lichfield makes discipleship, vocation and evangelism the priority for 2019
Bishop Michael Ipgrave admitted it was tempting to curl up and hibernate in the dead of winter, but he challenged the faithful to instead move out of their comfort zones to share the Good News of Christ.
Pope Francis appeals for peace and unity in New Year's message
Pope Francis has expressed his regret over a lack of unity around the world in his first message of the new year.
Community is 'joy and blessing', says Archbishop of Canterbury in call for national unity
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged Britain to overcome the 'divisions' of recent years in a New Year sermon.
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke and deputy in surprise resignations
American Greg Burke said he was stepping down as director of the Vatican Press Office in order to allow the Pope to assemble a completely new communications team.
Brexit chaos weighs heavy on minds of bishops at start of new year
The Bishop of Burnley said he was praying for a 'new start' in British politics amid the upheaval over Brexit