World

Evangelical-backed Brazilian president takes aim at political correctness, gun control, environment
'This is the beginning of Brazil's liberation from socialism, political correctness and a bloated state.'

Two women defy centuries-old ban by entering Indian temple
The women, reported by Reuters partner ANI to be in their 40s, entered the premises of the Sabarimala hill temple.

Why Ebola is proving hard to beat in the DRC
The answer lies partly with the inherently deadly properties of the Ebola virus; the DRC's instability is another element of the problem.

Making New Year's resolutions personal could actually make them stick
Inertia is a form of resistance where we can't motivate ourselves to perform a behaviour. We know what we need to do, the intention is there, we just don't do it.
Egypt's new agency to fight sectarian violence welcomed by Church leader
The agency was formed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi following repeated attacks by Islamist extremists on the country's churches and minority Christian community.

Francis Chan shares his tip for a better prayer life
The popular preacher was asked: 'What's one practical thing I could do to improve my prayer life?'

Facebook apologises to Franklin Graham after banning him for 24 hours over transgender bathroom post
Franklin Graham has accused Facebook of 'censoring free speech' after he was banned over a 2016 post criticising transgender access to the bathrooms of their choice

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fires more shots at Catholic Church
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte continued his feud with the Catholic Church with fresh insults just days after wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
Syria's Christians are begging Trump not to withdraw US troops
Trump has been told his withdrawal of troops from Syria will put Christians at risk of an ISIS resurgence

Oscar Pistorius running Bible study group in prison, says father
Oscar Pistorius is holding weekly Bible studies with 'hardcore' inmates in prison, his father has said.

7 Christians murdered by Fulani radicals day after Christmas
Islamic Fulani radicals murdered seven Christians in a Nigerian town the day after Christmas, according to persecution watchdog group International Christian Concern.

Women's college changes policy to accept men who identify as female
Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, said it had 'expanded its definition of womanhood'.

For many migrants heading for the US, faith is their compass
Since setting out from Honduras in the hope of reaching the United States, Nicolas Alonso Sanchez has worn a simple wooden cross around his neck â a quiet reminder of the Roman Catholic faith that propels him forward.

No forgiveness for Asia Bibi in her old home town
Former neighbours of Asia Bibi say the Christian woman freed from blasphemy charges should be executed.

Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide
Britain has commissioned an independent review into the persecution of Christians.

Iraqi Christians celebrate Christmas one year after Islamic State defeat
Iraqi Christians quietly celebrated Christmas on Tuesday amid improved security