Egyptian Coptic Christians concerned about amendments to bill on restoration of churches
The Coptic Orthodox Church criticized the Egyptian cabinet regarding the amendments made to a bill about the restoration and building of churches in Egypt.
Prince Hassan of Jordan: 'Christianity an essential fabric to the Middle East,' condemns ISIS and urges interfaith efforts
Prince Hassan of Jordan strongly urged for interfaith relations as he condemned the Islamic State and embraced Christianity as an essential part of the Middle East.
LGBT rights exist only on paper in Africa, says Desmond Tutu's daughter
Mpho Tutu-van Furth, the daughter of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, spoke about the discrimination of homosexuals in Africa at a human rights congress held in Johannesburg on Tuesday. She mentioned at the event that even when there are laws protecting LGBT rights, discrimination still ...
Charity gives releases atheist handbooks for parents and kids in Scotland
Parents and students in Scotland received atheist handbooks that will guide them in opting students out of required religious sessions and filing complaints for religious discrimination. The information is said to assist readers with understanding their basic human rights regarding religion, ...
Young Muslim's anti-Christian video outrages Belgium
With the continuous high alert warning in Europe, it is no wonder that a viral anti-Christian video of an imam's 16-year-old son would draw outrage from Christians living in Belgium.
Mother refused abortion, twin sons now serving as parish priests
Twin Chilean Catholic priests are convinced that God was at work in their lives while they were yet to be born when their mother kept them alive and said "no" to medically advised abortion.
Pastors in Sudan charged of lying about Christian persecution, could face death penalty
Two pastors in Sudan faced the death penalty as prosecutors charged them of seven alleged crimes, including lying about Christian persecution.
Top Muslim leader lauds Pope Francis for refusing to identify Islam with violence
A senior Iranian religious leader lauded Pope Francis for refusing to identify Islam with violence even after extremists brutally murdered a French Catholic priest in the name of Allah.
Chinese house church in Henan defies government ban on religious activities
The Proclaiming Christ Church in central Henan continued its gatherings even after the government ordered the church to stop its operations by July 20. A notice ordering the church to cease activities was issued by the Zhecheng County Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau on July 15.
Monks from different denominations band together to restore holy sites in Israel
Catholic, Greek and Armenian Orthodox monks are working in cooperation to restore holy sites in Jerusalem including the Church of the Nativity. Members of different denominations are known to have fought over the use of the shared churches in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
Gay clergymen appeal for equality in the Church
Twelve same-sex married couples signed an open letter to the Church of England and urged the Anglican leaders to allow gay marriage. The soon-to-be-published letter was authored by a clergyman who married his gay partner.
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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.