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Muslim convert to Christianity says Jesus appeared to him every night for weeks
"A man wearing all white knocked at my door every night and I couldn't look at him because his face was so shiny and bright."
Brother of abducted priest has't given up hope of his return
The brother of a priest who was abducted a year ago in Niger has not given up hope that he will be set free.
Ten Commandments replaced with Xi Jinping quotes in Chinese churches
As China continues its religious crackdown, the authorities in part of central China have reportedly removed the Ten Commandments from churches and replaced them with quotes by President Xi Jinping.
Christian primary school taken over by the so-called Islamic State re-opens again
St Joseph's primary school in Qaraqosh was looted and destroyed by IS militants but is now a place of learning once again for 130 children.
North Korean propaganda video accuses Christians of being 'spies'
A North Korean propaganda video obtained by Voice of the Martyrs portrays Christians as "religious fanatics" and spies" operating on behalf of the South Korean government.
Finnish politician investigated after sharing Bible verse on social media says Christians can't stay silent
A Christian politician in Finland investigated by police after posting a Bible verse to social media has warned that the margins of religious freedom will only become "narrower" if Christians stop speaking out on controversial issues.
Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor
With pro-democracy protests continuing week after week, a Hong Kong pastor has revealed his fears over the spread of persecution to Hong Kong.
Ban on Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims praying together will 'polarise' nation
The ban, issued last week by Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development, prevents Muslims and non-Muslims from praying together.
Christian library destroyed by Islamic State welcomes visitors again
When people returned to their hometown after its liberation, they found most of the library books burnt or stolen. With the help of church youth volunteers, it's been brought back to life.
Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing
A Dutch doctor who euthanised a woman with severe dementia despite possibly showing signs of resistance acted within legal requirements, a court has ruled.
Africa's Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they grow
Africa has the world's third largest Catholic population, after the Americas and Europe but it is facing competition from Pentecostalism and Islam.
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.
My teachings 'damaged a lot of people', says Benny Hinn
After turning his back on the prosperity gospel, Benny Hinn has admitted that his teachings "damaged a lot of people".
Over a hundred church attacks in Syria since start of civil war
The long-running conflict in Syria is taking a terrible toll on the country's people but a new report reveals the tragic scale of the damage being done to its historic churches too.
Dutch campaigners want assisted suicide extended to the elderly who have 'had enough' of life
A Dutch lawmaker is preparing to make a fresh push in parliament to radically extend the Netherlands' assisted suicide laws to older people who feel they have "had enough" of life.
Some churches have lost numbers 'because they lost the message', says Ravi Zacharias
Some churches are losing people because they have failed to preach the "real Gospel" and are instead only offering "feel-good moments", apologist Ravi Zacharias has said.