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10 powerful quotes from Maximilian Kolbe, the priest who gave his life in Auschwitz
Father Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish priest who died in 1941 in Auschwitz. A theologian and teacher noted for his devotion to Mary, he undertook missionary work in China and Japan before returning to Poland because of ill-health before the war.
China intensifies anti-church campaign as faithful risk lives in defying state orders
The Chinese government's crackdown on churches has been getting worse as the campaign now includes even state-sanctioned churches, but the campaign has drawn backlash from the faithful who risk their lives to defy state orders, including a bishop who urged Christians to "defend" the right to religion.
Anglican preacher quits CofE over gay marriage
A gifted lay Anglican is to quit the Church of England after being told he can no longer carry on as a licensed reader if he marries his partner next month.
Priest cut to pieces by ISIS militants as Mideast Christian clerics become targets
Arab-Christian clergymen have been the recent targets of abductions, torture, and executions by Islamic extremist groups, including a priest who was taken for ransom and chopped into pieces.
Four Sudanese Christian women found innocent of 'immoral dress'
The women were part of a group of Christians from the Nuba Mountains who were arrested on June 25.
Man dies after trying to fast for 40 days in imitation of Jesus
A Zimbabwean Christian trying to fast for 40 days and 40 nights in imitation of Jesus has died a month into his attempt.
100 years after being martyred, Syriac Catholic to be beatified
Thousands of Syrian and Iraqi Christians who have fled the atrocities of Islamic State are expected to attend the beatification of a Syriac Catholic bishop later this month.
Italian Catholic priest offers â¬2,000 'baby bonus' to large families
Rev Stefano Bimbi is offering parishioners in the village of Staggia 2,000 euros to have more children.
All this chatting in services has to stop, says Brazilian bishop
A Brazilian bishop has issued a decree spelling out what is acceptable behaviour during services.
How Pope Francis swapped a career in medicine to 'heal souls' instead
The nephew of Pope Francis has revealed how the future pontiff he broke the news to his mother that he was not after all going to be a doctor, but wished instead to be a priest.
Defector reveals life in North Korea, 'the most dangerous place to be a Christian'
Christians in North Korea have been forced to worship God in secret as authorities tell people there is no God and order them to praise the state leaders instead, a woman who managed to escape the Communist country said.
Syria church growing as Christian leaders risk lives amid ISIS persecution â pastor
While Christians have been targeted for their faith in Syria, a pastor who now co-heads a church planting ministry said it is important to know that the Church is not losing the fight.
Christian pastor blames President Obama for 'perfect storm' of troubles facing US
For Christian pastor Larry Tomczak, United States President Barack Obama is guilty of wrecking America's moral fiber.
Does Bible forbid tattoos? Religion prof says 'no,' but warns: 'Think before you ink'
For religion professor Will Honeycutt of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, the Holy Bible does not forbid Christians from getting tattoos. In fact, he explained that the Holy Scriptures do not say anything about getting ink
Pope Francis to donate rare Bible to Library of Congress
The Pope is to present a rare illuminated modern edition of the Bible to the American people when he visits Capitol Hill to deliver his anticipated address to Congress next month.
Patrick Sookhdeo: Why the Barnabas Fund's founder should keep silence
Sookhdeo has been convicted of a sexual assault and of two charges of intimidating witnesses.