The government has said it is aware of the crackdown on Christians in Sudan and has made authorities there aware of its expectations on religious freedom.

Clergy have been taken off the government payroll and will no longer be paid as civil servants.

The 79 school pupils kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Cameroon have been released, a church official has said.

Asia Bibi, the Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan last week, has been released by prison.

An American pastor in London has called for Christians to pray for the country's politicians and people following the mid-term election results.

The prime minister of Pakistan has been urged by the Evangelical Alliance and Open Doors UK to guarantee the right of Asia Bibi to leave the country and "rebuild her life" abroad in safety.

A church in Norfolk has made a six-metre tall soldier out of poppies to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Europe's top court has ordered Italy to recover taxes unpaid by Vatican-owned non-commercial properties.

A Christian mother-of-five acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan last week has been offered sanctuary in Italy.

Christian TV presenter Simon Thomas has revealed he's in a new relationship but insists his late wife has not been "replaced".

A churchwarden and a magician have appeared in court accused of murdering a teacher and attempting to kill his elderly neighbour.

A bell-ringer who thought he was going to die when he was flung into the air during a practice session is suing thechurch for damages.

A 16-year-old who became London's fifth stabbing victim in less than a week is reported to have been killed in front of his parents.

The Pope has stated "A Christian cannot be an anti-Semite".