Christian kindergarten director released by Chinese authorities after 2-year imprisonment
The Christian director of a kindergarten school in China has finally been released after spending two years in prison.
Muslims and Christians join hands to rebuild Bethlehem church
Palestinian Muslims and Christians are working hand in hand to restore an ancient church in Bethlehem.
Former ISIS sex slave blames world governments for allowing terrorist group to kill and destroy lives
An Iraqi woman who was once an ISIS sex slave has put the blame on the world's silence as the main reason the terrorists' victims are dying daily.
Pope Francis appears open to the use of contraception to halt spread of the Zika virus
For the longest time, the Catholic Church has been against contraceptives, considering them sinful, but during his trip to Latin America, Pope Francis appeared to open the door to compromise in the face of the Zika virus afflicting the region.
Fewer poor in Latin America but indigenous people still lag others: World Bank
Latin America's indigenous peoples have benefited less than other people from the region's economic boom in the first decade of this century, according to researchers at the World Bank.
Pope's comments on Trump not a personal attack: papal spokesman
Pope Francis's suggestion that Donald Trump was "not Christian" because of his views on immigration was not a personal attack on the U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said.
Nike terminates deal with Manny Pacquiao after 'abhorrent' comments against homosexuals
Nike has ended its endorsement ties with six-weight world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao due to his sexist remarks against homosexuals.
Church of England predicts there will be no growth in next 30 years
The Church of England has been losing members for quite some time and according to a new report that rate of decline may last longer than what most people would hope.
Freed Boko Haram women face a new problem - being rejected from their own communities
Nigerian women and girls who have been freed from the terrorist group Boko Haram are returning to their communities after being missing for months or even years, but not all are receiving a warm welcome.
Christian woman escapes Muslim landlord who forced her to marry him
A Christian woman managed to escape the clutches of a Muslim landlord in Pakistan.
EU tells Austria daily cap on asylum applicants against law
The European Union's migration chief warned Austria on Thursday that its plans to cap migrant numbers would break the bloc's laws.
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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.