Freed Chibok girls prevented from attending church and spending Christmas at home
The 21 Chibok girls who were released by Boko Haram in October were reportedly kept from attending church and spending Christmas at home with their families.
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Catholic group in Indonesia accuses Islamic leader of insulting Christianity
A Catholic group has filed charges against an Islamic leader for insulting Christianity based on a sermon he gave urging Muslims not to allow Christians to greet them "Merry Christmas."
Court conducts trial of pastor Yang Hua in secret
A court in China's Guizhou province conducted the trial of a prominent pastor in secret, preventing his wife from attending the hearing on Monday.
Franklin Graham on 2016 celebrity deaths: 'Our time on Earth is brief'
Famed evangelist Franklin Graham has taken note of several well-known personalities that have passed away in the year 2016 with a warning that death is what everyone has in common and life on Earth is brief, even for famous people.
Southern Baptist pastor rebukes 'lynch mob' attacking Russell Moore
Dwight McKissic, the pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, denounced other members of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) for attacking Russell Moore due to his criticism of President-elect Donald Trump.
Mall fights break out across the U.S. a day after Christmas
At least 15 fights reportedly broke out in malls across the U.S. the day after Christmas. The chaos resulted in the early closure of several malls and prevented some shoppers from searching for post-holiday deals and using their new gift cards.
Mark Zuckerberg dispels speculation that he is an atheist
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has denied being an atheist and said that he considers religion to be important.
Dozens of Pakistani Christians die after consuming toxic alcohol on Christmas
Dozens of Christians died and at least a hundred more fell sick after drinking toxic alcohol during Christmas celebrations in the district of Toba Tek Singh in eastern Punjab.
Philippine president visits victims of Christmas church attack
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte paid a visit to the victims of an explosion in front of a Catholic Church in Midsayap, North Cotabato to assure them that justice will be served.
Kidnapped Kerala priest pleads to Pope Francis, Indian government for help
Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, a priest who was kidnapped in Yemen last March, appeared in a new video asking Pope Francis and the Indian government to help secure his release.
Former Khmer Rouge guerrillas who turned to God now ask for forgiveness
Many former members of the notorious Khmer Rouge who have turned to Christianity after the fall of Pol Pot's regime are now asking for forgiveness, but many of their fellow Cambodians doubt the sincerity of their conversions.
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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
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
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.