ISIS lays claim to Coptic church bombing in Cairo
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a Coptic Cathedral that resulted in the deaths of 25 people on Sunday.
Jakarta governor Ahok tearful at blasphemy trial, denies insulting Quran
In a high-profile blasphemy case that appears to test plurality and tolerance in Muslim-majority country of Indonesia, Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known for his nickname "Ahok," delivered at the start of his trial on Tuesday an emotional defense against allegations that he ...
Evangelical megachurches divided on whether to cancel worship service on Christmas
Churches in the United States are divided on whether to cancel worship services on Christmas, which falls on a Sunday this year. Many of them have announced to hold services with adjustments to the usual schedule, while some are opting not to.C
R.C. Sproul Jr. leaves Ligonier Ministries a year after public confession on Ashley Madison visit
Prominent Christian minister Robert Charles Sproul Jr., also widely known as R.C. Sproul Jr., has resigned from Ligonier Ministries, a year after he confessed having visited the adultery matchmaking website, Ashley Madison.
Lionel Messi meets young Afghan fan who went viral for 'plastic shirt'
A six-year-old Afghan boy, who became an Internet sensation after photos of him wearing an improvised Lionel Messi shirt made from a plastic bag early this year, finally met his soccer idol on Tuesday.
Iranian government seizes church retreat center because of its alleged ties to CIA
The Iranian government has seized a retreat center in the city of Karaj based on allegations that the church is being funded by the CIA.
Ancient Syrian city of Palmyra falls back into the hands of ISIS
The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra has fallen back into the hands of the Islamic State last Sunday, almost nine months after it was liberated by the Syrian army.
Up to 1,750 ISIS members returning to Europe with 'specific missions,' EU report warns
About 1,750 ISIS members have returned to Europe, and some of them have orders to carry out "specific missions," according to a recent EU report.
BBC admits it overlooked the Catholic Church's role in opposing Hitler
The BBC's editorial complaints unit has recently concluded that a report had mischaracterized the stance of the Catholic Church in relation to the Nazis during World War II.
U.S. lawmakers urge India to ease funding restrictions on Christian charity
U.S. lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties have called on the Indian government to ease the funding restrictions on Christian charity Compassion International (CI).
Christian ministry distributes audio Bibles to Kurdish forces in Syria
Kurdish soldiers who are battling ISIS in northern Syria are now able to listen to the word of God through the efforts of missionaries working with Audio Scripture Ministries (ASM).
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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.