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Government\'s misleading advice fuels persecution of Pakistani Christians, says report
Government's misleading advice fuels persecution of Pakistani Christians, says report

Misleading government guidance is fuelling the persecution of Christians fleeing Pakistan, according to a report released on Wednesday.

TB Joshua\'s church sued by children of man killed in building collapse
TB Joshua's church sued by children of man killed in building collapse

The church of popular evangelist TB Joshua is being sued following the collapse of one of its buildings in 2014, which killed 116 people.

Meet the priest offering confession on a double-decker bus
Meet the priest offering confession on a double-decker bus

Roman Catholic priests in Salford Diocese have taken to the streets in a double-decker bus to offer confession to those who do not go to church.

Christian-run refugee camp torched in Philippines
Christian-run refugee camp torched in Philippines

A Christian-run refugee camp in the Philippines was torched early on Wednesday morning, leaving at least five injured, including two children.

Rowan Williams: Britain is religiously diverse, not divided
Rowan Williams: Britain is religiously diverse, not divided

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has warned of the rise in anti-Semitic activity in some parts of the UK, but has denied that Britain is religiously divided.

\'Why should I study? I\'m going to die\': Heartbreaking words of a 13-year-old in Aleppo
'Why should I study? I'm going to die': Heartbreaking words of a 13-year-old in Aleppo

The Catholic Bishop of Aleppo, which has been a battleground since 2012, has spoken out about the horrific conditions his community faces.

Consumerism within the context of Christianity
Consumerism within the context of Christianity

During the time of Lent, our minds are concerned with the concept of sacrifice, whether we're fasting ourselves or thinking about Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for us. In contrast, retailers, as ever, are focused on our continued consumption.

China puts more Christians on trial as pressure on religion mounts
China puts more Christians on trial as pressure on religion mounts

Protestant Christians in the Chinese province of Guizhou are facing prosecution in signs of an increasingly harsh clampdown on religion.

Muslims converting to Christianity in Nigeria, despite brutal persecution
Muslims converting to Christianity in Nigeria, despite brutal persecution

Muslims are converting to Christianity in northern Nigeria amid rapidly rising levels of Christian persecution, which has seen more than ten thousand Christians killed in five years, according to a new report released today.

Turkey: Christians face eviction in town\'s last remaining church
Turkey: Christians face eviction in town's last remaining church

Christians in the last remaining church in a Turkish town face eviction after the city council refused the permit them to continue worshipping.

4 Bible verses to help you fulfill your role in marriage
4 Bible verses to help you fulfill your role in marriage

One thing we can conclude about these roles given is that they're next to impossible. That is why we need the grace of God.

Donald Trump dominates Nevada caucuses, winning in all demographics — surprisingly even the Hispanic votes
Donald Trump dominates Nevada caucuses, winning in all demographics — surprisingly even the Hispanic votes

Donald Trump emphatically scored his third consecutive victory in an early-voting state, winning the Nevada caucuses on Tuesday night to further strengthen his position in the Republican presidential race heading to the Super Tuesday elections in 15 states on March 1.

Top Christian theologian slams Cameron for Europe referendum
Top Christian theologian slams Cameron for Europe referendum

New Testament scholar Tom Wright said: "The Scottish Referendum has settled nothing, but rather stirred up all kinds of feelings and antagonisms, and I fear this one will do the same."

Bodnariu family\'s Christian faith led to removal of children, says lawyer
Bodnariu family's Christian faith led to removal of children, says lawyer

Norway's Barnevernet child welfare services removed the children of the Bodnariu family over concerns about their religion, according to the Romanian lawyer monitoring the case.

Wheaton denies former LGBT support worker\'s claim she was forced out
Wheaton denies former LGBT support worker's claim she was forced out

A former Wheaton College employee hired to support gay and lesbian students on the campus has claimed she was forced to resign because of the college's concerns over how her views would impact on donor support.

Indian Christians protest rise in attacks against evangelists
Indian Christians protest rise in attacks against evangelists

An Indian evangelical group has protested against the "steadily increasing attacks on Christians" involved in evangelism and has called for government support against the perpetrators.