China pastor violently murdered near North Korean border
The body of a Chinese pastor who led a church in Changbai was found Saturday, April 30.
Philippine elections 2016 news: Watchdog says campaigns the 'most terrible' yet
A Philippine non-partisan organization that works to make sure the elections are held without fraud said this year's election campaign season has been the "most terrible" in the country so far.
Israel, Hamas, and Egypt join forces against Islamic State
An affiliate of the Islamic State in Egypt are making attacks at the Gaza border which impelled Israel, Egypt and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to join forces against the said terrorists.
Pastor found dead near Chinese-Korean border killed by North Korean agents?
A Chinese pastor, Korean by ethnicity, who was found dead in China's Jilin province is speculated to have been killed by North Korean agents.
Second refugee seeking asylum in Australia sets herself ablaze
A refugee from Somalia who was being detained on an island in the Pacific set herself ablaze on Monday, and the Australian government is putting the blame on refugee advocates, who it says have encouraged asylum seekers to self-harm.
Council of Churches opposes proposal to make Liberia a Christian nation
The Constitution Review Committee of Liberia made a proposal to make the African country a Christian nation, but the Liberia Council of Churches announced on Monday that it does not support the idea.
Australian university union takes back threat to de-register Christian student organization, will amend regulations instead
A university union in Australia has taken back its threat to deregister a Christian evangelical group from the Clubs & Societies program for making faith in Jesus a requirement for membership. The union will instead amend its C&R Regulations.
Biblical explanation on human origin explains human DNA diversity and challenges evolution - research
A new study says that the origin of human ethnic groups is best explained by the Biblical model instead of the principle of evolution.
Bishop kidnapped, beaten in Southern India
A Bishop in India was kidnapped and beaten for money.
Christian pastor who helped defectors killed by North Korea agents, activists say
A Christian pastor who was helping defectors to China was killed. Activists say that North Korea agents were responsible for this.
Serbian cathedral in New York caught up in flames at the night of Easter service
A Serbian cathedral in New York were in flames a few hours after the Easter service of Orthodox Christians.
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Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.
JD Vance Targets Adam Hamilton Over Church’s Pride Sponsorship, Calls Linked Drag Group “Anti-Christian”
Vice President JD Vance criticized Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton at a campaign rally in Olathe, Kansas, accusing his church of financially supporting a Pride event associated with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.Vance urged voters to back Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, who is seeking reelection against Hamilton, pastor of Resurrection, a multi-campus United Methodist congregation in Leawood.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performed at site associated with John the Baptist’s beheading in Jordan
A performance of Handel’s “Messiah” blending Western and Eastern music took place Sept. 12 at Mukawir, the hilltop fortress in Jordan traditionally associated with the beheading of John the Baptist. The concert was held under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal.