Chinese official kills farmer in row over forced land acquisition
A Chinese official fatally plowed over a farmer Sunday morning after the farmer protested the forced seizure of his land.
New assault on Egypt Christians: Attacker shot dead after killing guard at Coptic Church
Church guards in Egypt shot dead a knife-wielding attacker who fatally stabbed one of their own men at a Coptic church Wednesday morning.
Euthanasia 'tourists' increasing in Belgium, say doctors
There is an increasing number of euthanasia tourists traveling to Brussels, Belgium for elective medical killings. Patients, including children, from different parts of the world flock to the city's accident and emergency rooms to receive lethal injection which is free for those with a European ...
Italy earthquake 2016 latest news: Death toll at least 241 as rescuers frantically search for survivors in demolished towns
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Italy reached at least 241 people on Thursday and could rise further after rescue teams worked through the night to try to find survivors under the rubble of flattened towns.
ISIS rape victims keep their babies despite threat of being shunned by communities
Yazidi rape victims who escaped captivity courageously chose to keep their babies despite being shunned by their community. Many of them returned home pregnant or with infants in stride.
Rescued Chibok schoolgirl: 'God rescued me, He will also rescue them'
More than 200 Chibok schoolgirls were kidnapped by an Islamist militant group in 2014. The news drew massive criticism and started the global campaign #BringBackOurGirls. Two years later, one of the handful of girls who has made it back has testified that she believes God will save her schoolmates ...
Disabled mom of imprisoned Christian in Iran pleads for son's freedom
The visually impaired elderly mother of an imprisoned Iranian Christian pleaded for justice and his son's release.
Mosque construction near Leaning Tower of Pisa protested by hundreds
Hundreds of Pisa residents protested Saturday the local council's approval of a mosque construction near the iconic Leaning Tower and charged Islam as a religion of hatred.
Salvation Army has helped 4,500 slaves since 2011 but more is needed, charity says
The Salvation Army reported that it received 4,500 victims of modern slavery between July 2011 and March 2016. The demand for support continued to grow and the organization, along with its partners, adapted its services to support the people being referred to it, according to the UK branch of the ...
Pope Francis cancels address to lead prayers for Italy's earthquake victims
Pope Francis expressed sorrow and solidarity as he led thousands of Vatican pilgrims to pray instead for the victims of earthquake which shook Italy early Wednesday.
Cuba continues to confiscate and demolish churches
Violations of religious freedom in Cuba had increased between January and July 2016, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). The religious freedom advocacy group documented a total of 1,606 cases of violations that included demolition and destruction of Church buildings, destruction of ...
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Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.
Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds
American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”
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.