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Italy: Evangelicals and Catholics create 'humanitarian corridor' for refugees â 'If Christians don't do this, who will?'
The organisations will be working in Morocco and Ethiopia to relocate refugees to Italy
US evangelicals issue powerful pro-refugee call
The statement is a powerful counter-blast to growing public fears of Islamist terrorism.
Faith leaders pick Ted Cruz 'the Fighter' over Marco Rubio 'the Communicator' as their presidential bet
A large group of evangelical leaders has thrown its support to Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in his bid to win the Republican presidential nomination for the November 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Yes, both Bible and Quran have violent verses â but there are major differences, says author Michael Brown
When Christians confront Muslims for having verses in their Quran that command followers of Prophet Muhammad to kill and punish unbelievers, the Muslims usually respond, "But what about the violent verses in the Bible?" American Jewish author and radio talk show host Michael L. Brown said this Muslim challenge needs to be addressed properly since it cannot be denied that both the Bible and the Quran have violent verses.
Eight Christians acquitted of forced conversion in India
Eight Christians who were accused of forcibly converting a Hindu have been acquitted by a court in India according to Asia News.
Widow of slain missionary receives Mother Teresa award
Gladys Staines has been honoured with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice.
Justin Welby: Christ's birth is a source of 'hope and healing' for bereaved
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he has "never got over" the loss of his eldest daughter in a candid message to bereaved parents.
UK mosques could be designed to be more 'quintessentially British' says Muslim peer
Mosques in the UK could be designed without minarets to look more "quintessentially British", according to former Conservative Party chairman Baroness Warsi.
India: Christmas cancelled in Chennai after floods devastate region
The floods resulted from heavy rainfall in November and December, thought to be the result of the El Nino phenomenon.
Justin Trudeau backs imprisoned pastor Hyeon Soo Lim
Hyeon Soo Lim was sentenced by North Korea's Supreme Court for what it called crimes against the state.
Wheaton under pressure over suspension of hijab-wearing teacher
Protests yesterday from students called for her reinstatement and an apology from the college.
Baghdad Christians under more pressure as women warned to wear veils
The posters have been placed near churches and in areas where there are still Christian communities.
Pope Francis 'not afraid' of ISIS, won't wear bulletproof vest when he delivers Christmas Day message
The radical Islamic group ISIS might have terrified people from all across the globe, but the Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis is not one to shrink and cower in fear when faced with threats from the jihadists.
Despite Bible translators being killed and tortured in Muslim countries, Wycliffe continues spreading God's Word
An organization that helps people translate the word of God into their own languages disclosed that Bible translators have also been subjected to intense persecution in some parts of the world.
Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.