Chinese government's cross removal campaign continues
The Chinese government's campaign to have church crosses removed is continuing, and Christians have not found it easy to handle.
Islamic State urges lone wolf attacks in Europe and US during Ramadan
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) terrorist group call on its followers who are in the European and American territories to carry on lone wolf attacks during the month-long celebration of Ramadan in June for the sake of martyrdom.
Colombia judge bans civic prayers and fraternal hugs in Cartegena, Christians react
A judge in Colombia has banned prayers at local educational institutions and also at the beginning of city council sessions in Cartagena. Moreover, he prohibited people from engaging in fraternal hugs just about everywhere, something that has sparked fierce opposition, with people calling it a ...
Philippines incoming president dubs Catholic Church 'most hypocritical institution'
In a press conference in Davao City on Sunday, May 22, the 16th incoming Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lambasted the Catholic Church as the "most hypocritical institution" as he accused the bishops of asking favors from him and other public officials.
'Respect local Christian traditions or leave' - Italian town given two weeks to remove signs
A government agency in Italy has ordered a small town to remove signs that ask visitors to respect their Christian traditions or leave.
Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor's death a serious blow to Pakistani-based Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor was believed to have been killed in a U.S. airstrike in Pakistan on Saturday, May 21.
Iraq commencing operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS, some residents flee
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the launching of an offensive to retake the Islamic State stronghold of Falluja after the military told residents on Sunday to get ready to leave before fighting started.
Uganda pastor poisoned to death after challenging supernatural Islamic belief
A Baptist pastor in Uganda died last week from poison believed to have been put in his food by a Muslim villager.
UK midwives' chief supports lifting all legal restrictions on abortion; MPs call for her resignation
Members of Parliament angered over midwives chief Cathy Warwick's decision to support the lifting of all legal restrictions on abortion will call for her resignation this week through a parliamentary motion.
EgyptAir plane crash latest news: Debris recovered as it's discovered smoke-alarms set off before crash
The EgyptAir jet which crashed in the Mediterranean on Thursday sent a series of warnings indicating that smoke had been detected on board, shortly before it disappeared off radar screens, French investigators said on Saturday.
ISIS executes 25 people by throwing them in nitric acid
ISIS militants have reportedly used nitric acid in its public execution of at least 25 Mosul civilians accused of spying for Iraqi security forces.
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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.