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Chinese priest who helped North Korean defectors found dead
A priest who helped North Korean defectors flee their oppressive country was found dead in North-East China near the North Korean border on Saturday.
Archbishop of Westminster supports Polish bishops in call for total abortion ban
Cardinal Vincent Nichols described abortion as "the destruction of an innocent human life and a tragic intervention into a woman's life".
Bangladesh: Christian family attacked with homemade bombs
A Christian family were attacked with crude bombs at their home in Bangladesh on Tuesday morning.
Holy Spirit strengthens persecuted Christians, says Pope
The Holy Spirit strengthens Christians through persecution, even to the point of death, Pope Francis said yesterday.
Nigeria: Attack on church leader prompts bishops to urge government to curb Fulani violence
After a cardinal escaped being shot at, bishops in Nigeria are calling on the government to act to curb the increasing violence and instability caused by Muslim herdsmen.
Gospel for Asia fraud case: Plaintiffs fight back against dismissal motion
Matthew and Jennifer Dickson have hit back against attempts by the mission organisation to have their case against it for racketeering dismissed.
Pope Francis to welcome 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome
Pope Francis will receive 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome in November to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, one week before the close of the Holy Year.
Persecuted Christians read Bible for first time in their own language after 182 year wait
Christians in Southeast Asia have successfully translated the New Testament into their mother-tongue, and are now able to read the Word in their own language for the first time.
Christian woman raped and beaten after testifying against imam in Uganda
A Christian woman has been beaten and raped by Muslims in Eastern Uganda after she testified against an imam who allegedly killed her father, according to Morning Star News.
Orthodox Christians appeal for funds after four churches hit by fire on Easter Day
Orthodox Christians worldwide are in mourning today after an Orthodox Easter that saw church buildings in the United States, Australia and Russia go up in flames.
Pastor Saeed Abedini says some Church leaders care more about congregation's growth rather than revival
Pastor Saeed Abedini, who used to be imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian faith, is pleased that a lot of American Christians are now craving for a revival. Unfortunately, Abedini has noticed that many of them care more about church growth rather than implementing real revival.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter by sharing 'holy fire' from Jesus' tomb in Jerusalem to rest of the world
Christians worldwide belonging to the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrated their Easter on Sunday with a "holy fire" ceremony, roasted lamb, cakes and processions along the streets of Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
10 stunning pictures of Orthodox Christians celebrating Easter
On May 1, Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter Sunday, just over month after Western Churches celebrated the day on March 27.
Massive fire destroys historic New York cathedral
The beautiful 19th century Gothic Revival Cathedral of St Sava in New York was destroyed by fire yesterday evening.
5 lessons that Google can teach the Church
Krish Kandiah reflects on his trip to Silicon Valley, and what the Church can learn about innovation, influence and entrepreneurship.
Most Protestant pastors don't believe in the Rapture during Second Coming of Christ, survey shows
Do you subscribe to the idea of a rapture, or the belief that Christians will disappear and be raised to heaven during the Second Coming of Christ? Well, if you said no to this question, you share the skepticism of most Protestant pastors