Militants gun down Egyptian Christian outside his barber shop in North Sinai
Suspected militants have gunned down a Coptic Christian man outside his barbershop in Egypt's North Sinai region on Saturday.
Clarion Project's documentary 'Faithkeepers' draws attention to Christian genocide in the Middle East
The non-profit group Clarion Project has produced a new documentary, titled "Faithkeepers," to highlight the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East.
Pakistani Christian gets life sentence for 'blasphemous' text messages
A Pakistani Christian man received a life sentence on Wednesday for allegedly sending text messages that were deemed blasphemous from his mobile phone.
Irish authorities launch investigation on Stephen Fry for blasphemous comment
Irish authorities have launched an investigation on British comedian Stephen Fry after he was accused of blasphemy due to the comments he made during a 2015 interview on the national TV channel RTE.
Smithsonian Channel's 'Secrets' highlights stone tablet that could confirm existence of Tower of Babel
The first episode of the new season of the Smithsonian Channel's "Secrets" is drawing attention to an ancient stone tablet that is believed to be the first-ever image of the Tower of Babel.
ISIS leader warns Egyptian Muslims to stay away from Christian gatherings
The leader of the Islamic State terror group in Egypt has warned Muslims to stay away from Christian gatherings, suggesting that there may be further attacks against Coptic Christians after the two suicide bombings that killed at least 45 people last month.
Chinese authorities detain over 30 Christians, including American family, for attending church service
More than 30 Christians, including an American family with children, were detained overnight, following a raid on a house church in China's southern Guangdong province on Wednesday evening.
Christian charity to begin reconstruction of first 100 homes in Nineveh Plains
A committee funded by a Christian charity is set to begin the reconstruction of the first 100 homes that were devastated by the Islamic State in the Nineveh Plains in Iraq.
Two men charged for assaulting security guard, parishioners at Hillsong church in Sydney
Australian authorities have charged two men for the assault of two parishioners and a security guard outside of Hillsong church in Sydney last week.
ISIS trained children to behead victims using doll's head attached to mannequin
New reports have revealed that the Islamic State trained children as young as six years old to behead their victims using a doll's head attached to mannequins.
Pakistan hospital forces Christian staffers to recite verses from Quran
The administrators of a hospital in the Pakistani city of Lahore have reportedly forced its Christian and other non-Muslim staffers to either recite verses from the Quran or attend a daily morning assembly. According to reports, those who do not comply with the orders are marked as absent for the ...
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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.