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English and French bishops in joint appeal over treatment of migrants
English and French bishops in joint appeal over treatment of migrants

Bishops on both sides of the English Channel have appealed to their countries for more "constructive" policies on migrants and refugees than "closing frontiers".

Persecuted Christians feel the effects of Iran's change to the law
Persecuted Christians feel the effects of Iran's change to the law

Iran recently changed the law to criminalise "deviant education or propaganda", and it is already being used to persecute Christians.

Christians protest hostile climate in Bangladesh
Christians protest hostile climate in Bangladesh

Christians in Bangladesh believe the designation of Islam as the official state religion is the source of many of their problems.

First trans athlete to compete in Olympic Games
First trans athlete to compete in Olympic Games

A 43-year-old trans woman has qualified to compete in women's weightlifting later this summer at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims
Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims

A Bible has been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian Embassy said it had been looted by British forces in the 19th century.

It would be wrong to deny communion to Biden
It would be wrong to deny communion to Biden

The actions of the US bishops in so determinedly targeting this man, in further undermining the magisterial credibility of their self-damaged Church, at a time when the world needs the teachings of Jesus Christ more than ever, are deeply regrettable.

US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden

US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.

Christian baker discriminated against transgender woman, court rules
Christian baker discriminated against transgender woman, court rules

A Christian baker violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law when he refused to bake a pink and blue cake for a transgender woman, a court has ruled.

Project Pearl: how 20 brave Christians smuggled a million Bibles into China in one night
Project Pearl: how 20 brave Christians smuggled a million Bibles into China in one night

The beach was shrouded in darkness. The eerie silence was occasionally broken by the sound of waves gently lapping the seashore. Hundreds of Christians were silently clustered on the coast of Southern China.

Iran election set to intensify Christian persecution
Iran election set to intensify Christian persecution

Should hard-liners tighten their grip on Iranian politics, persecution will be stepped up.

Evangelical leaders react to Israel's new prime minister
Evangelical leaders react to Israel's new prime minister

Israel's new government that pushed out former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after over a decade in power has received praise and condemnation from prominent pro-Israel evangelicals, with many saying they will continue to support Israel no matter who is in charge.

'Real-life Jonah' survives being caught in whale's mouth
'Real-life Jonah' survives being caught in whale's mouth

A lobster diver found himself trapped in the mouth of a humpback whale in an account that has echoes of the biblical story of Jonah.

Christian Aid welcomes Prime Minister's vaccine promise
Christian Aid welcomes Prime Minister's vaccine promise

Boris Johnson made the announcement as G7 leaders gathered in in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, for the start of their summit on Friday.

Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules
Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules

A judge in Canada has ruled against a pastor who was challenging the legality of ongoing restrictions on in-person worship gatherings as part of Alberta's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Home Secretary says Government wants to help Christian forced marriage and conversion victim
Home Secretary says Government wants to help Christian forced marriage and conversion victim

The Home Secretary says she has been working on the case of Maira Shahbaz "for a considerable period of time".

Dalai Lama, Rowan Williams and other faith leaders in joint vaccine call to G7
Dalai Lama, Rowan Williams and other faith leaders in joint vaccine call to G7

Faith leaders are pleading with Boris Johnson and other G7 leaders meeting in Cornwall this week to end vaccine inequality.