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German church probers receive more claims of sex abuse of boys at school run by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's brother
More than 200 children at a famous choir school in Germany run by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's brother were victims of physical and sexual abuse, an ongoing investigation into the Church scandal that span decades, reveals.
Transgender priest urges Christians to support MPs report on equality
Christians have been urged to support the findings of a transgender equality report released this morning by MPs which says Britain has "a long way to go" to ensure full equality for transgender people.
After 500 years, can Catholics and Lutherans at last make peace?
The two bodies have issued joint guidelines for celebrating the occasion in ecumenical services.
10 million more migrants to enter Europe, humanitarian crisis expected to worsen this year, German minister warns
The number of migrants who entered Europe last year was just the tip of the iceberg as the continent is facing an even bigger refugee influx of up to 10 million this year in the wake of the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and Africa, a German minister has warned, the Daily Express reported.
Pakistan: 15-year-old Christian 'forced to convert to Islam and marry her abductor'
A 15-year-old Christian girl has been kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam before being married to her abductor in Pakistan, her family have said.
Christian leader linked to the Duggars confesses to 'ungodly and sinful' behaviour after rape and sexual assault accusations
Bill Gothard, the founder of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) currently being sued by ten women claiming sexual abuse, has admitted to "ungodly" and "sinful" behaviour in an apology letter.
Russia again seeks to crack down on gay rights
The latest attempts to outlaw homosexuality in Russia are becoming clearer this week. Two developments indicate that the country's attempts to roll back rights for LGBT people show no sign of abating.
Murdered Christian politician's brother carries on the fight against Pakistan's blasphemy laws
The brother of a high profile Pakistani Christian who was murdered for standing up for his faith has announced he is carrying on the campaign.
ISIS developing deadly, undetectable chem weapons for use in terrorist attacks in malls and sports stadiums, experts reveal
The Islamic State (ISIS) is developing deadly colourless and odourless chemical weapons which could cause mass casualties and total chaos when used by terrorists in attacking malls and sports stadiums in the West, experts revealed.
Richard Dawkins believes Christianity is important
A statement given by Richard Dawkins given back in 2010, which has been resurfacing again on social media, shows that the renown atheist believes that Christianity is functional in being a means of defense against terrorism.
'Unprecedented' Christian persecution in 2015 with over 7,000 killed for their faith, annual World Watch List says
Christians worldwide witnessed "unprecedented" levels of persecution in 2015 with more than 7,000 Christians killed for their faith, up from nearly 3,000 the year before, Open Doors USA disclosed on Wednesday as it released its annual World Watch List.
'The Story of God' news: Documentary may enlighten and enrich says Lori McCreary
National Geographic held a panel presentation of "The Story of God" where executive producer said the show "would help enlighten and enrich us."
War, terror and oppression: 5 reasons religion can't be blamed for all the evil in the world
Some of the most difficult threats and conflicts of recent years have had a religious flavour, but can we really blame religion for all violence, war and oppression?
Giants GM Bobby Evans brings Jesus to others through baseball
Giants GM Bobby Evans shared in a large group gathering at EPIC Church that he brings Jesus to others through baseball.
Madaya: Second aid convoy leaves Damascus for besieged Syrian town
A convoy of dozens of aid trucks departed from Damascus on Thursday on their way to the besieged Syrian town of Madaya, the second delivery there this week, a humanitarian official and a Reuters witness said.
Jakarta attacks: Suicide bombers and gunmen kill at least six in Indonesian capital
Militants launched a gun and bomb assault in the center of the Indonesian capital on Thursday, killing at least six people, police said, in an attack on a country that Islamic State had threatened to put in its "spotlight".