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The newly-discovered 'church' is neither biblical nor apostolic
A great claim â but typical for the summer season. It requires deflating almost completely.
Capernaum and the 'House of Peter': what we can and can't say about it
How do we evaluate claims that we can identify the 'House of Peter'?
Zimbabwe food crisis is 'pushing families to the brink of starvation'
Economic turmoil and extreme weather have combined with devastating consequences for millions of people in Zimbabwe facing serious food shortages.
After 10 years of Boko Haram violence, an end to the bloodshed remains elusive
Nigerian officials have repeatedly claimed victory over Boko Haram, yet the insecurity continues.
Militants cut off the ears of women in horrific attack on Christian village
The barbarism of Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group, has reached new heights after reports of women having their ears chopped off during an attack on a Christian village.
After U-turn on homosexuality, 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris joins Pride Parade
Joshua Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, recently announced he that he was no longer a Christian, was separating from his wife of 21 years, and now believes in equal marriage.
Turkish president lays foundation stone for country's first new church since 1923
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has laid the foundation stone for what is reportedly the first new church building to be constructed in Turkey since it became a republic in 1923.
Christian rights groups urge caution in response to reports of Leah Sharibu's death
Open Doors and Christian Solidarity Worldwide are continuing to hope that the Christian teenager is alive following reports that she has been killed by her captors.
Zimbabwe Church leaders decry attempted abduction of opposition members
Members of the Zimbabwean opposition narrowly escaped an abduction attempt during a political discussion panel, Church leaders in the country have said.
Christian pro-democracy campaigner urges Trump to re-evaluate his position on Hong Kong
Christian pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has expressed his disappointment over US President Donald Trump's comments on the Hong Kong protests.
Christian rights campaigner fears 'Tiananmen-style crackdown' in Hong Kong
Benedict Rogers, East Asia Team Leader at Christian Solidarity Worldwide, fears that Hong Kong is "heading for bloodshed, turmoil and tragedy on a scale it has not yet seen".
For the persecuted church, the internet is both a blessing and a curse
For isolated and secret Christians, the internet allows them to connect with believers around the world. But on the other hand, they can suffer persecution for what they post.
Iran sentences 65-year-old Christian convert to a year in prison
A 65-year-old Christian convert in Iran has been imprisoned on charges of "acting against national security" and alleged "propaganda against the system".
KP Yohannan defends Gospel for Asia after lawsuit
Gospel for Asia founder KP Yohannan is speaking out this week after reaching a $37 million settlement over allegations that his nonprofit mishandled millions in donations.
My journey from Maasai herdsboy to the Archbishop of Kenya
I was born a Maasai in Kenya and grew up as a herdsboy. My parents didn't believe in education; in my community, boys were expected to herd cows and girls to work around the house.
After a year of Ebola in the DRC, faith leaders have a key role to play
Hundreds of faith leaders are being trained in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help prevent the spread of Ebola as the outbreak continues to bring heartache and uncertainty to the country.