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Theresa May says Asia Bibi's safety is British Government's 'primary concern'
Theresa May has said she will not be drawn into sharing specific details of the UK Government's involvement in Asia Bibi's bid for asylum.
Donald Trump says religious freedom is 'under attack'
Donald Trump has pledged to do more to protect freedom of conscience and belief at home and overseas on Religious Freedom Day.
Christians defend Karen Pence over teaching job at Christian school
The wife of US Vice President Mike Pence has come under fire for teaching at a Christian school that requires employees to adhere to traditional views on marriage and sexuality.

'Extremism thrives on hopelessness,' says CAFOD's Kenya leader after Nairobi terrorist attack
After Tuesday's tragic terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya, CAFOD's country representative says the need now is to work for peace and give people a vision of hope.

Open Doors 2019 report: Persecution is on the rise globally
'People need to wake up to the fact that the persecution of religious minorities is increasing.'

Archbishop of Canterbury prays for Kenya after Nairobi hotel attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury was tonight offering his prayers and condolences after a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi by suspected militants.
Syrian church leader fears US troop withdrawal will trigger 'new war'
A Syrian church leader is fearing the worst once US troops are withdrawn from the country.

Hundreds of Islamic clerics sign declaration against killing in the name of religion
Over 500 Islamic clerics in Pakistan have signed a declaration against killing and violence in the name of Islam.

Congo polling data backs up Catholic Church claims of fraud
The data backed up allegations by the country's powerful Catholic Church, which deployed thousands of monitors at polling stations and said Martin Fayulu was the clear winner.

Bible class targeted in China clampdown, Christians interrogated
Chinese authorities have once again targeted the Early Rain Covenant Church with a police raid on a Bible class.

Israelis to scour Danube for Holocaust remains with Hungary's help
An Israeli recovery team will search Hungary's Danube river for remains of Holocaust victims.

Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign
The pastor of a church in northern California has resigned after posting a controversial sign saying that transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner was still a man.

Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action
Bishop Michael Curry, who last year wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has partially restricted the ministry of Bishop William Love over his refusal to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation
New research into the views of millennials on abortion has found that most oppose the termination of pregnancies without any legal restrictions.

Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald
Hundreds of Arab Christians have clashed with police in the Israeli town of Haifa over a 'blasphemous' piece in the town's Museum of Art.
Trump threatens Turkey with 'economic devastation' if it attacks US-allied Kurds
President Donald Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks a US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria.