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Jardine Malado August 04, 2017 03:45 AM EST
Iran releases ailing Christian convert Maryam Zargaran after four years in prison

Iran releases ailing Christian convert Maryam Zargaran after four years in prison

The Iranian government has released ailing Christian convert Maryam Naghash Zargaran from Tehran's Evin prison, where she has been jailed for four years.

Jardine Malado August 03, 2017 04:14 AM EST
Media outlets mistakenly claim new study disproves Biblical account of Canaanites

Media outlets mistakenly claim new study disproves Biblical account of Canaanites

Various media outlets have mistakenly declared in their headlines that a newly released human genetics study disproves a Biblical account about the Canaanites.

Jardine Malado August 03, 2017 04:08 AM EST
Google temporarily disables account of professor who refuses to use gender-neutral pronouns

Google temporarily disables account of professor who refuses to use gender-neutral pronouns

Google and YouTube briefly disabled the account of a Canadian professor who is known for his opposition to the use of gender-neutral pronouns.

Jardine Malado August 03, 2017 03:56 AM EST
Knights of Columbus launches fundraising effort to help resettle Christian refugees in Iraq

Knights of Columbus launches fundraising effort to help resettle Christian refugees in Iraq

The Knights of Columbus (KoC) has announced that it is raising $2 million to help rebuild the Iraqi town of Karamdes (or Karemlash), in the hopes of resettling Christian refugees there.

Jardine Malado August 03, 2017 03:43 AM EST
Vietnam releases imprisoned pastor on condition of exile to US

Vietnam releases imprisoned pastor on condition of exile to US

A Vietnamese pastor who has been sentenced to 11 years' imprisonment in 2012 has been released early on the condition that he leaves the country with his family.

Jardine Malado August 03, 2017 03:33 AM EST
Eight Baghdad churches close amid decline of Christian population in Iraq

Eight Baghdad churches close amid decline of Christian population in Iraq

Eight Christian churches in Baghdad have permanently closed their doors as the Christian population in Iraq continues to decline due to fear of persecution.

Jardine Malado August 02, 2017 05:44 AM EST
Archbishop of Canterbury discusses religious freedom of Christians with Sudan's president

Archbishop of Canterbury discusses religious freedom of Christians with Sudan's president

The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, has raised the issue of religious freedom in Sudan during his recent meeting with President Omar al-Bashir.

Jardine Malado August 02, 2017 03:37 AM EST
Sweden gave 'protected identities' to returning ISIS fighters, report claims

Sweden gave 'protected identities' to returning ISIS fighters, report claims

The Swedish government has welcomed hundreds of Islamic State militants who returned from Iraq and Syria and gave them "protected identities" to keep locals from finding out who they are, according to a report.

Jardine Malado August 01, 2017 03:47 AM EST
Buddhists in Myanmar attack Christian villagers for holding late-night church services

Buddhists in Myanmar attack Christian villagers for holding late-night church services

A mob of Buddhists reportedly attacked Christian villagers in Myanmar for holding late-night church services to celebrate and welcome new converts.

Jardine Malado August 01, 2017 03:37 AM EST
Christian magistrate who was fired for opposing gay adoption sues Britain's NHS for discrimination

Christian magistrate who was fired for opposing gay adoption sues Britain's NHS for discrimination

A Christian magistrate, who was fired from his role as a health director for speaking out against adoption by same-sex parents, is filing a discrimination lawsuit against Britain's National Health Service (NHS).

Jardine Malado August 01, 2017 03:17 AM EST
Report: Palestinian Authority uses half of all foreign aid to fund terrorism

Report: Palestinian Authority uses half of all foreign aid to fund terrorism

A report from the Institute for Contemporary Affairs has indicated that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is spending half of the money it receives in direct foreign aid to pay stipends to convicted terrorists and their families.

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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God

LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.

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

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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. 

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