Syrian refugees pitch in to help wildfire victims in Canada
Canadian Syrian refugees pitched in to help wildfire victims in Fort McMurray, Alberta as tens of thousands have been displaced while more than 2,000 structures were devoured by the fire.
Sex reassignment surgery offered to employees for Lloyds banking group; British minister lauds controversial move
Britain's Minister for Women and Equalities lauded Lloyds Banking Group for its initiative to offer their employees access to private sex reassignment surgery.
ISIS uses Facebook to sell female captives as sex slaves
ISIS is using social media to post photos of their female captives being offered for sale.
India has the most number of slaves in the world, study says
There are more than 45 million slaves in the world, and almost half of them are in India, according to a recent study.
Jesus' Tomb on the verge of collapse as restoration works commence
Considered as one of the most sacred sites by Christians, the restoration project on the Holy Sepulchre Church is considered timely as Jesus' tomb is reportedly in danger of collapsing.
ISIS blamed for flesh-eating disease spreading among refugees
The ISIS terrorist group has contributed greatly to the outbreak of a flesh-eating disease among refugees by creating squalid living conditions for humans, according to scientists.
Indian pastor murderer denies anti-Christian motive behind killing
Contrary to the widespread Christian persecution suffered at the hands of Hindu nationalists, the killing of Rev. Abraham Biswas Surin in northeastern India on May 5 is not because of his Christian faith, said the Hindu man who confessed to be the murderer.
Punjab government to zero in on 'fake' pastors not registered to issue certificates
A government official in India said that Punjab authorities might soon begin a crackdown on what they deem as impostor pastors who issue marriage certificates to Christians, but Christians have slammed the use of the label "fake."
Weakness of Australia's leaders akin to weakness of Nazi opponents, says Christian lobbyist
A Christian lobbyist has compared the situation in Nazi Germany in the 1930s to what is happening now in Australia, saying that the weakness of today's leaders is similar to the weakness of the opponents of the Nazis.
Gay marriage overwhelmingly approved by Canadian conservatives in vote
Conservative members of parliament gave their approval on same-sex marriage on Saturday, May 28, as they ditched the traditional definition of marriage that defines marriage as the union between one man and one woman.
Orphan's Heart Christian mission organization starts medical missions in four countries
A missions organization that focuses on meeting the needs of orphaned and disadvantaged children is gearing up for a new ministry: medical missions.
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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.