Kenyan Muslim dies after protecting Christians from bus shooting
The Kenyan Muslim, who shielded Christians from gunshots back in December, has succumbed to his injuries and died.
Pope asks Protestants for forgiveness for persecution
Pope Francis asked Protestants and other Christian Churches for forgiveness for past persecution by Catholics as the Vatican announced on Monday he would visit Sweden later in the year to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Violations of religious freedom becoming more rampant in Cuba
Recent data from a Christian rights organization revealed that the number of religious freedom violations have spiked in Cuba over the past year.
Second largest church denomination in Gemany allows pastors to officiate gay marriages
One of the biggest church denominations in Germany has voted for its pastors to be able to officiate gay marriages. These marriages will be official unions and the ministers are granted with ruling retroactive power.
Pope overturns tradition to allow women in Lenten foot-washing rite
Pope Francis on Thursday overturned centuries of tradition that banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent, upsetting conservatives and delighting women's rights activists.
Papal ticket scams surface in Mexico, Bishop warns pilgrims
The Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded pilgrims that tickets to Pope Francis' trip are free. The warning comes after the rise of fraudulent papal ticket available online.
American Missionary Killed in Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack
An American missionary was among those killed in a terrorist attack in the west African nation of Burkina Faso last Friday.
Gospel musician tricked by 'witch doctors' after seeking special powers from them
A popular Gospel musician reportedly sought special powers from 'witch doctors' in order to gain riches.
Persecution of Christians at 'all-time high', 7,100 killed in 2015 for their faith
The number of persecuted Christians around the world has doubled in the last year, according to recent data from Christian advocate group Open Doors.
Pastor Saeed Abedini freed after spending more than 3 years in Iranian prison
American Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for more than three years, has been freed.
Facebook begins campaign against extremist posts
Facebook began a Europe-wide campaign on Monday to thwart extremist posts on social media, after German politicians in particular raised concerns about a rise in xenophobic comments linked to an influx of refugees.
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Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
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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.