UK Christian magistrate fired for opposing gay adoption will now sue Justice Minister
A UK Christian magistrate, Richard Page, is suing the Justice Minister after he was fired over his comments on adoption by gay parents.
2016 U.S. Presidential Polls update: Republican Frontrunner Donald Trump dominates Florida, close fights in Ohio
News on the recent Florida and Ohio polls, as well as updates on Tuesday's primaries
Christians organize mass prayer for refugees to mark 5th anniversary of Syrian civil war
March 15 will mark the fifth anniversary of the conflict that has engulfed Syria, a civil war that started from a protest for democratic reformation and for the dismissal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Open Doors: Germany refuses to acknowledge abuse of Christians in Muslim-dominated refugee camps
Christians in Muslim-dominated camps in Germany are being abused, but authorities continue to turn a blind eye on the situation, persecution charity Open Doors International says.
ISIS news today: 16 killed in nursing home run by Christians in Yemen, established by Mother Teresa
In between all the controversy happening in Yemen, another devastating event happened in one of the Catholic nursing homes established by Mother Teresa herself. Read on to know what happened next.
Former devout Muslim in Libya embraces Christianity after finding answers to 'serious concerns about Islam'
A former devout Muslim in Libya has embraced Jesus Christ and is now helping baptize new converts after he found answers to his questions about the Islamic faith.
Pope Francis leaves Catholic conservatives feeling marginalized 3 years after election
Three years after the election of Pope Francis, Roman Catholic conservatives are growing increasingly worried that he is quietly unraveling the legacy of his predecessors.
Queen Elizabeth opposes gay marriage because of Christian faith, reports claim
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will not support same-sex marriage because of her devotion to her Christian faith, reports have stated this week.
Iran's underground church movement grows with international help
Despite the persistent persecution of Christians in Iran, the underground church movement in the country has been growing with the help of a London-based organization.
Egypt president condoning Christian persecution in Egypt, claims new report
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has expanded efforts in his country to combat terrorism, however, a worrying new report has claimed he is condoning Christian persecution in his own country by opting to ignore instances where Christians are being targeted.
Christian persecution's worst year in modern history largely attributed to Muslims
Muslims are largely responsible for the worst year for Christian persecution in modern history, based on the latest World Watch List compiled by Christian advocate group Open Doors.
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
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.