Pope Francis expressed solidarity with victims of Madeira wildfires in Portugal
Pope Francis sent his condolences and sympathies to the victims of the raging wildfires in Portugal that killed at least four and evacuated thousands.
French Cardinal urges Christians and Muslims to 'work together' after Normandy church attacks
French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran stressed that peaceful relations between Christians and Muslims could defeat the threats of radical terrorism that caused the life of an 85-year-old French Catholic priest, among others.
Chinese house church pastor Yang Hua to stand trial August after eight month imprisonment
Prominent house church pastor Yang Hua will finally be tried in court this month after spending eight months in prison in Guizhou, China. Yang, who was only allowed to meet with his lawyers a month after being detained, was accused of "illegally possessing state secrets."
Christians India outraged over the use of a cross in advertisement
Christians in Bhopal India are upset with Baba Ramdev when a cross appeared in his advertisement of Patanjali products. The cross shown in the advertisement was a part of the British East India company logo which was used to represent foreign products.
Zimbabwe movement #ThisFlag now divided after Pastor Mawarire leaves for USA
Followers of #ThisFlag are now unsure about the future of the movement against President Robert Mugabe after Pastor Ewan Mawarire went to the United States. The pastor has not confirmed whether he is staying in the U.S. for good but some supporters criticized him and started to use the hashtag ...
Christians in Nigeria rebuild lives in communities shattered by Boko Haram persecution
Nigerian Christians resumed their disruptive lives in communities almost completely destroyed by the Islamic insurgent group Boko Haram.
New militant group suspected in Congo sectarian attacks, killing of 36 Christians
At least 36 Christians, possibly more, died from Saturday's sectarian attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo suspected to be carried out by a new yet unknown militant group.
Christians in Egypt defy ban on public protests to fight for their rights
Egyptian Christians defied the ban on public protests and took to the streets in Cairo on Saturday to demand for their equal rights as citizens in the predominantly Muslim country.
Hong Kong Christian student activist Joshua Wong acquitted
Joshua Wong, one of the student leaders for Hong Kong's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement in 2014, avoided jail sentence after a court found him guilty of unlawful assembly.
Children being sexually assaulted in Greek refugee camp - report
Charities and human rights advocates reported that children from a state-run Greek refugee camp on Thessaloniki suffered incidences and threats of sexual assault.
Judge recommends a review of Pakistani blasphemy law; Seeks equality among all religions
A Pakistani judge recommended revisions of at least five provisions of the country's blasphemy law to safeguard the law from misuse and ensure equality among all religions.
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France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
Evangelical Christianity Growing Among Young Adults, Men, and Ethnic Minorities in Britain: Report
Evangelicals in the United Kingdom are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population,” according to a new report from the Evangelical Alliance UK. “Adults under 35 are the age group most likely to identify as Evangelical and to hold Evangelical beliefs,” the report reads. “Approximately a third of the most committed Evangelicals come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, while an estimated 60% of Evangelicals are male.”
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.