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North Korea shows captive Canadian pastor confessing before congregation
North Korea released video footage on Monday of a Canadian pastor confessing before a Pyongyang church congregation that he had committed crimes against the state.
Priest performs aerial exorcism to cast away demons believed to be plaguing Italy town
A priest has carried out an aerial exorcism over the seaside town of Castellammare di Stabia in Italy to cast away demons that has plagued the area following a series of thefts in churches and crosses being turned upside down.
Tears in New York as 17 Catholic churches close
Teary-eyed and angry Catholic parishioners across New York attended final mass services on Friday in some of dozens of churches closing or stopping regular worship services.
Pastors, please stop doing this one thing
Yes, it still happens. In 2015. Pastors and worship leaders still tell people to move a few rows forward to the front of the church. Let us be the generation to stop the madness.
Dawkins' disciples are 'laughably, comically wrong', claims apologist
Andy Bannister punctures the arguments of 'new atheists' with well-aimed pins and offers thought-provoking alternatives.
Christians suffering from increasing and various forms of persecution worldwide
Persecution against Christians has been on the rise around the world, ranging from discrimination in Egypt, laws targeting Christians in Pakistan, repression in China, and arson attack in the Holy Land, The Guardian reported.
Tullian Tchividjian speaks out: 'I'm going to let you see me at the bottom because that's where Jesus is'
Billy Graham's grandson, Tullian Tchividjian, says he's reached his lowest point in the wake of admitting to an affair, but he's found that the bottom is "where Jesus is."
Chinese Christians launch 'make and carry a cross' campaign to protest crackdown
Christians in a province of China have launched a campaign that seeks to make crosses visible everywhere following a continuing state-sponsored crackdown on churches in which crosses are repeatedly taken down following some contentious "clean-up" order, according to reports.
Pastor held by North Korea 'confesses' attempting to overthrow the state
Hyeon Soo Lim of Toronto's Light Korean Presbyterian Church 'admitted crimes', says state media.
Asia Bibi's possible release from jail seen boosting hopes of Christians in Pakistan
The possible release of a Christian woman who has been in prison for posing the question "My Christ died for me, what did Muhammed do for you?" could be a "watershed moment" for Christians charged falsely of blasphemy, said a watchdog group.
Boycott polio vaccine, say Kenya's Catholic bishops
Kenya's Catholic bishops have urged a boycott of a polio vaccination programme over fears regarding its safety.
Five ways to stop the post-festival crash
After a great time away, how do you avoid a post-festival low? Martin Saunders has some tips.
Sudanese pastors facing execution make final plea for justice; verdict set on Aug. 5
The lawyers for the two South Sudanese pastors facing death penalty for allegedly spying for a human rights group concluded their case.
Hysterical reaction to the gay scout leaders decision is a terrible witness
The decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay people to lead its groups has been criticised by conservatives.
Young Syrians marry in the ruins of church in devastated city of Homs
The church of St George posted pictures of their wedding on its Facebook page.
Pope Francis sees Christian 'genocide' as persecution affects 200 million Christians
The increasing persecution against Christians around the world has reached a point leading Pope Francis and other groups to start calling the problem a "genocide."