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Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann dies aged 92
Walter Brueggemann, one of the most revered biblical scholars of the modern era and a prophetic voice in American theology, has died at the age of 92.
Pope urges Putin to make a gesture towards peace with Ukraine
The call centred on the current conflict with Ukraine.
Christians struggling in war-hit Lebanon
Six months after the ceasefire, conditions are still tough.
Benedictine order in Kenya closes doors following murder of two priests
Two priests were killed in the space of a week.
Catholic Church sees huge decline in Spain
Evangelicalism has seen a mini revival in Spain
Herdsmen kill 70-year-old pastor, 35 other Christians in Nigeria
Slaughters carried out in one county of Plateau state.
Order for church to leave worship site overturned in Indonesia
In a rare move in Indonesia, an administrative court earlier this year overturned a local government order for a church to vacate its worship site, sources said.
7 reactions to the death of 'father of the abortion pill': 'Legacy of death and deception'
Pro-life and pro-choice advocates reacted to the death of the “father of the abortion pill,” Étienne-Émile Baulieu, who died Friday at the age of 98 at his home in Paris.
Christians in India to rally against Hindu violence and discrimination
All minorities in India are being urged to stand together.
Indian Christian army officer fired for refusing to join Sikh ceremony
An Indian court has effectively decreed that Christians in the armed forces can be forced to take part in non-Christian religious ceremonies on pain of dismissal.
1,500 year old Christian monastery faces closure after Egyptian court ruling
The monastery is located near the site of Moses' encounter with the burning bush.
Just another unsung saint?
Big-hearted and charismatic, Subhir cut a splendid dash when he turned up for supper on his Harley-Davidson, complete with motor-cycling leathers.
Triple threat: Mali Christians caught between government repression, censorship and extremist attacks
Christians in Mali are raising alarms over escalating persecution after the military junta’s sweeping political crackdown earlier this May.
Franklin Graham wraps up European evangelism congress with call to be unashamed of the Gospel
Europe needs an "army" of "unafraid" and "unashamed" evangelists to reach it with the Gospel, Christian leaders heard this week.
North Korean defectors tell of growing Christianity, despite savage persecution
North Korea is regularly ranked as the number one country for persecution of Christians.
Indonesian church blocked by locals
Christians represent around 10% of the population in the region.