Christians continue to spread Gospel in Nepal despite conversion ban
Christianity has rapidly grown in Nepal over the last two decades despite the mainly Hindu country's strict laws against religious conversions.
Pope Francis warns against 'winds of war' blowing around the world in Christmas message
Pope Francis has warned against the "winds of war" blowing around the world in his traditional Christmas message on Monday, and expressed hope for a peaceful solution in the conflict in the Middle East as well as the brewing confrontation in the Korean Peninsula.
Kurdish politician calls attention to declining Christian population in Iraq
A member of the Kurdistan parliament has expressed alarm over the sharp reduction in the number of Christians that remain in Iraq.
Prosecutors drop corruption charges against former pastor of China's largest official church
The former senior pastor of China's largest official church has been released from prison after prosecutors dropped the corruption charges leveled against him.
Callista Gingrich officially assumes duties as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See
Callista Gingrich has presented her letters of credentials to Pope Francis on Friday, officially marking the beginning of her duties as the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
Muslim mob attacks unlicensed Coptic church in Egypt
Hundreds of Muslim demonstrators reportedly stormed an unlicensed Coptic church south of Cairo on Friday and physically attacked the worshippers while calling for the building to be demolished.
Iraqi Christians celebrate Christmas in Mosul for the first time since the defeat of ISIS
Christians have gathered at a church in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Sunday to celebrate Christmas for the first time since the defeat of the Islamic State terror group.
Christians in 'China's Jerusalem' ignore ban on Sunday School classes
Christians in China's southeastern city of Wenzhou are ignoring the official ban on Sunday School classes so that children could keep learning about Jesus and the Bible.
Israeli PM offers to conduct personal tours of Holy Land for Christian tourists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to personally welcome Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land and give them a tour of the country's holy sites.
Hindu nationalists set up checkpoints to prevent Christians from attending prayer event in India
Hindu nationalists in India's Chhattisgarh state have reportedly set up checkpoints earlier this month in an effort to prevent Christians from attending a large-scale prayer event.
Human rights activists denounce Pakistan's crackdown on international charities
Pakistan has ordered 27 international aid groups to shut down their operations in the country, prompting human rights activists to denounce the growing restrictions on humanitarian work and free speech.
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‘Zero A.D.’ Brings Nativity to Life Through a Story of Faith and Sacrificial Love
Director Alejandro Monteverde, best known for “Sound of Freedom,” is bringing the Nativity to the big screen this Christmas season with “Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ,” a biblical epic highlighting the courage and faith behind the birth of Jesus. Distributed by Angel Studios, the drama-thriller opens in theaters Dec. 11 and depicts Mary and Joseph’s struggle to protect the newborn Messiah amid political turmoil.
Texas-Based Anglican Diocese Elects Paul Donison as Bishop After Months of Deadlock
The Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast has chosen the Rev. Paul Donison as its next bishop, ending months of uncertainty following an inconclusive election in May. The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) announced Wednesday that the Texas-based diocese elected Donison on Nov. 7.
Texas Chief Justice-Elect Seeks to End Religious Exemptions for Judges Who Refuse Same-Sex Weddings
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis has announced plans to overturn a rule protecting judges who decline to officiate same-sex weddings because of their religious beliefs.
China’s New Law Expands Communist Party Control Over Religious Freedom, Report Warns
A law that came into effect this year gives the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) increased powers to restrict religious practice even as several Christians remain imprisoned for carrying out their ministries, according to an advocacy group’s new report. In the past year freedom of religion in China has deteriorated with the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress coming into effect on July1.
Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), through its Heartland Regional Team, reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women as pastors or elders.