Conservative Anglican churches offset decline of church attendance in UK
Anglican churches that are affiliated with the conservative group Reform has reported a three to four increase in church attendance each year for the past five years.
At least 34 Christians killed in attack by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria
More than 34 people in predominantly Christian villages in Kauru in the Nigerian state of Kaduna were killed in the attack carried out by 200 Fulani herdsmen on Nov. 13. The attackers also destroyed over 100 houses and other properties of the villagers.
Mexican lawmakers vote against legalization of same-sex marriage
Mexican lawmakers have voted against Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto's proposal to amend the constitution to legalize same-sex marriage after several mass protests against the proposed amendment.
Literal Bible interpretation boosts church growth, according to study
The findings of a new study suggested that churches that uphold a literal interpretation of the Bible grows faster than those that are more liberal.
Ethiopian teenage girls receive prison sentence for distributing Christian book
Four Ethiopian teenage girls who distributed books about Christianity have been sentenced to one-month imprisonment on Nov. 15 in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa for inciting religious violence.
Iraqi Christians weep as they return to church desecrated by ISIS
Iraqi Christians wept when they saw the condition of the church in the Iraqi Christian town of Keramlis last Sunday. It was the first time the Christians had stepped into St. Addai Church since ISIS took over the town in August 2014.
Kurdish all-female militia joins fight against ISIS to liberate captured women
An all-female Kurdish militia is joining the fight against the Islamic State in an effort to liberate Yazidi women in captivity and avenge those who were harmed by the jihadists.
Christians among victims of continuing practice of organ harvesting in China
The practice of forced organ harvesting is still going on in China and Christians who attend house churches are among the victims, says two investigators who spent 10 years researching the subject.
Assyrian Christians lament ISIS' destruction of ancient pyramid in Iraq
The Islamic State has destroyed heritage sites in the ancient Assyrian City of Nimrud as Iraqi forces continue to drive the militant group out of its strongholds.
Christian organization urges Nigerian president to intervene in forced child marriages
The leaders of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari earlier this month to urge him to speak out against forced child marriages committed by Northern Nigeria's traditional rulers.
Sudanese court orders reopening of Christian school seized by authorities
A judge in eastern Sudan has issued an order to resume the classes at a Christian school that was taken over by the government last month.
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Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award to Pakistani cleric after bin Laden remarks resurface
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced, raising questions in Pakistan about why he was recommended for the honor by Church of Pakistan’s Moderator Bishop Azad Marshall.
Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance asks opposition lawmaker to identify pastor who allegedly offered votes for money
The Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation (Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense, FAEC) has asked opposition lawmaker Abril Gordienko to identify the Christian pastor who, she said publicly, offered her 42,000 votes in exchange for 420 million colones (about $940,000) during the most recent election campaign.
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.