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In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels\' capture of Roman weaponry
In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels' capture of Roman weaponry

The 1,900-year-old swords are in perfect condition, thanks to the arid climate of the Judean Desert.

Queen was at peace and reflecting on her faith in final days
Queen was at peace and reflecting on her faith in final days

The late Queen was at peace and spent her final days reflecting on her Christian faith, according to a Church leader who was with her.

Prayers said on first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death and King Charles' accession
Prayers said on first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death and King Charles' accession

Prayers are being said in churches on the first anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II's death, and King Charles' accession to the throne.

Indian Supreme Court grants interim protection in religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh
Indian Supreme Court grants interim protection in religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh

The police had issued notices to various individuals and institutions linked to the Broadwell Christian Hospital, World Vision International's Fatehpur office, and the bishop of the Evangelical Church of India, Prayagraj in January.

Ongoing conflict in Manipur leaves eight dead
Ongoing conflict in Manipur leaves eight dead

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) has called for an immediate emergency shutdown in Churachandpur.

Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'
Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'

The investigation concluded that Pilavachi engaged in "coercive and controlling behaviour".

Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of \'free passes\' for accused bishops
Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of 'free passes' for accused bishops

At least 55 Episcopal bishops signed a letter saying they are 'angered by and deeply concerned about the perception — or the reality — that bishops get a free pass on behavioral issues.'

Muslims with machete, club halt worship in Indonesia
Muslims with machete, club halt worship in Indonesia

A machete-wielding Muslim threatened to kill members of a house church in Indonesia as he and family members on broke up a worship service, sources said.

Iraqi Christian leaders join UN conference on investigations into ISIS\' targeted genocide of Christians
Iraqi Christian leaders join UN conference on investigations into ISIS' targeted genocide of Christians

Iraqi Christian leaders convened with a United Nations team and international representatives in Iraq's Kurdistan Region to discuss ongoing investigations into ISIS' targeted genocide against Christians, which was described as "barbaric attacks, rooted in hate and inhumanity."

Christian doctor who shared faith with patient cleared of serious misconduct
Christian doctor who shared faith with patient cleared of serious misconduct

A Christian doctor who shared his faith with a vulnerable patient has been cleared of serious misconduct by a medical tribunal.

Hong Kong court backs legal recognition for same-sex couples
Hong Kong court backs legal recognition for same-sex couples

Hong Kong's top court has ruled that the territory must provide legal recognition for same-sex couples.

Fears of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh
Fears of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a long-standing dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of \'Jesus Calling,\' dies at 77
Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of 'Jesus Calling,' dies at 77

First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.

UN voices alarm over Manipur violence
UN voices alarm over Manipur violence

""It is particularly concerning that the violence seems to have been preceded and incited by hateful and inflammatory speech that spread online and offline to justify the atrocities committed against the Kuki ethnic minority."

Francis calls relations with China \'respectful\' after Mongolia trip
Francis calls relations with China 'respectful' after Mongolia trip

Pope Francis said China must not think the Vatican represents a foreign power during a press conference on Monday.

New Mohawk translation of the Bible published
New Mohawk translation of the Bible published

The completion of the Bible in the Mohawk language is being celebrated in Canada this month.