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Christian lawyer in Pakistan receives death threats for efforts to help persecuted minorities
Christian lawyer in Pakistan receives death threats for efforts to help persecuted minorities

A Christian lawyer in Pakistan has been warned she will be killed if she does not stop defending people accused of blasphemy against Islam.

How should Christians decide how to vote? 5 checks to help you choose
How should Christians decide how to vote? 5 checks to help you choose

I can't tell you whom to vote for in the general election, but here are five checks I use when filling in my polling card.

Middle East\'s first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won\'t return home
Middle East's first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won't return home

The first ordained female Christian minister in the Middle East has been denied a short-term visa to the UK, with the British government fearing she may not leave the country at the end of her trip.

Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians at Oval Office meeting, officials claim
Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians at Oval Office meeting, officials claim

President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia's foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation, two US officials said on Monday.

\'Evangelicals are destroying our Church,\' says Syrian Orthodox leader
'Evangelicals are destroying our Church,' says Syrian Orthodox leader

A Church leader in Syria has accused evangelical Christians of helping 'destroy' the ancient Orthodox church of the East by offering aid if they start worshipping at house churches.

Christian printer wins major victory after court says he can refuse to print pro-gay T-shirts because they conflict with his beliefs
Christian printer wins major victory after court says he can refuse to print pro-gay T-shirts because they conflict with his beliefs

In a major victory for religious freedom, a U.S. federal court has ruled that a Christian printer has the right to refuse orders that promote messages conflicting with his religious beliefs.

Viral video shows 2-year-old girl crying because Jesus loves her so much and she wants Him to come back
Viral video shows 2-year-old girl crying because Jesus loves her so much and she wants Him to come back

An adorable little girl is shown crying in a new viral video saying, "Jesus loves me" and "I want Jesus to come."

Signs of Heaven? Photo of strange lights at scene of crash where mother, baby and friend died comfort grieving family
Signs of Heaven? Photo of strange lights at scene of crash where mother, baby and friend died comfort grieving family

A photo of a strange beam of light ascending from the scene of a deadly accident to the sky, with two small orbs appearing to fly up out of the wreck, has been captivating viewers online.

Vote your Christian values, urge bishops in election letter
Vote your Christian values, urge bishops in election letter

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have written a letter to their dioceses nationwide, stressing Christian values as it implores participation in Britain's upcoming general election.

Gifted multi-lingual musician appointed Pope\'s first ever African ambassador to Ireland
Gifted multi-lingual musician appointed Pope's first ever African ambassador to Ireland

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, aged 60, to serve as Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, starting from this summer.

Louisiana Baptists forgive Russell Moore for \'breach of fellowship\' after he apologises
Louisiana Baptists forgive Russell Moore for 'breach of fellowship' after he apologises

Prominent Southern Baptist Russell Moore has won the backing of Baptists in Louisiana after apologising for divisions caused by his criticisms of President Donald Trump, Baptist Press reports.

Jesus said the disciples would do \'greater works\' than he did. He didn\'t mention walking on water
Jesus said the disciples would do 'greater works' than he did. He didn't mention walking on water

This weekend brought the news of a pastor apparently eaten alive by crocodiles in an attempted demonstration of his faith.

\'Heartbreaking\' controversy hits Voice of the Martyrs persecution charity in Nigeria
'Heartbreaking' controversy hits Voice of the Martyrs persecution charity in Nigeria

A persecution organisation in the United States has severed all links with a sister organisation in Nigeria after questions have been raised about allegatins of abuse and use of charitable funds.

Politicians on trial: Why we need more from this election than slogans and abuse

If the three or so weeks of semi-official campaigning so far are anything to go by, the election has been an exercise in saying as little as possible, as frequently as possible, or as colourfully as possible.

Is the government using vulnerable refugees to score political points?
Is the government using vulnerable refugees to score political points?

It seems that some of our politicians are using the plight of vulnerable refugee children as a political football for point-scoring against one another.

South Sudan has been struck by famine. This is how a Christian charity is helping
South Sudan has been struck by famine. This is how a Christian charity is helping

Often it is in places of most human suffering that we hear stories of the greatest human resolve and resilience. South Sudan is one of those places.