Ugandan court drops kidnapping charges against evangelist who sheltered converts
A court in Uganda has dropped the charges of kidnapping and "human sacrifice" against an evangelist who had provided refuge to Muslims who converted to Christianity.
Israeli archaeologists open up storeroom to provide glimpse into life during Christ's time
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has opened up its storerooms containing artifacts that provide clues to what life was like during the time of Jesus Christ.
Jesus' burial shrine reopens following nine-month restoration work
The purported site of Jesus' tomb is slated to be reopened to the public this week after a team of restorers and scientist completed the renovation of the Edicule, a shrine that is believed to house the cave where Jesus was entombed and resurrected.
Christian campaigner slams medical ethics chief for defending sex-selective abortions
A Christian campaigner in England is denouncing medical ethics expert at the British Medical Association (BMA) for saying women should be allowed to terminate their pregnancies if they think their unborn child is the "wrong" sex.
Pope Francis apologizes for church's complicity in Rwandan genocide
Pope Francis has asked for forgiveness for the "sins and failings" of the Catholic church during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which claimed the lives of an estimated 800,000 people, most of whom belonged to the Tutsi ethnic group.
Archaeologists discover 1,400-year-old coins hidden by fleeing Christians
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a cache of nine bronze coins dating back to the seventh century A.D. during a salvage excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authorities (IAA) as part of the widening of Highway 1 between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Thousands of Christians flee to Malaysia to escape persecution in Myanmar
More than 100,000 Christians are now living as refugees in Malaysia after fleeing from their homes in Myanmar because of rising religious persecution.
New generation of jihadis trained by ISIS prevent Christians from returning to Mosul, says vicar
A vicar in Iraq has warned that Christians who have fled Mosul may not be able to return to the city because the Islamic State terror group has trained a new generation of child radicals.
Sicilian archbishop bans mafia members from being godparents
A bishop from Sicily has issued a diocesan decree that bans known mafia members from acting as godparents at baptisms.
BBC apologizes over tweet asking about proper punishment for blasphemy
The BBC issued an apology after a post asking "What is the right punishment for blasphemy?" on the broadcaster's Asian Network Twitter account sparked outrage on social media.
Churches in Mexico pay 'taxes' to drug cartels to remain open
A pastor in Mexico has revealed it has become common for churches to pay "taxes" to drug cartels in order to remain open.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.
Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.