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Israel at 70: The Haifa years â 6 stories
Heeding the words of Robert Wistrich to 'do something' about the antisemitism prevalent in the UK, from 2003-6 I engaged with the churches and the media.
Church shooting: At least 15 dead after gunmen open fire on CAR worshippers
At least 15 people including a Catholic priest were killed in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) on Tuesday, when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a church service.
Archaeologists discover lost 'biblical' city, claim it proves Bible is accurate
Archaeologists are claiming a lost city in Israel helps prove the Bible's account of King David is historically accurate.
'Secret church' dating back to first Christian centuries survived Islamic State
A 'secret church' in Syria dating back to the first centuries of Christianity has been discovered by archaeologists in a territory held by Islamic State for more than two years.
Pope Francis praises Korean leaders for committing to denuclearization
North and South Korean leaders made history last Friday after agreeing to end decades of war between two states.
Christian groups in Nigeria hold protests over government's failure to stop killings
Christian groups in Nigeria held protests on Sunday to call out the federal government over its failure to put a stop to the violence committed by militants across the country.
Trump piles pressure on Nigeria's president as Christian death toll rises
Pressure is growing on Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari after a spate of killings of Christians in the country's Middle Belt region.
Christians in Jerusalem's Old City under threat from 'hostile radical settlers'
Christians in Jerusalem say their presence in the Old City is under threat from intimidation, with priests being spat at and abused, alongside aggressive property acquisition by hardline and 'hostile' Jewish settlers.
Two men sentenced to death by hanging for stealing Bible, hymnbook and cash from Christian woman
Two men in Nigeria have been sentenced to die by hanging after the courts determined found them guilty of the armed robbery of a Christian woman on her way home from church.
Orlando Pulse shooting survivor to joining Christian event celebrating freedom from homosexuality thanks to Jesus
The Freedom March in Washington this May will be a day of worship for Jesus, who has changed the lives of former gays and lesbians.
Mike Pompeo calls for release of Pastor Andrew Brunson during talks with Turkish foreign minister
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for the release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson when he spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday.
Irish missionary priest shot in both feet by gang in Peru
An elderly Irish priest is recovering in hospital after being shot in both feet by a gang who followed him to his home in a Peru slum.
Chilean abuse victims say talks with Pope Francis have been 'enormously constructive'
Several men who were sexually abused by a priest in Chile have described private talks they have held with Pope Francis at the Vatican over the weekend as very helpful and respectful.
UN Security Council puts spotlight on Rohingya refugee crisis
UN Security Council envoys began a four-day visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar yesterday to see first-hand the aftermath of a Myanmar military crackdown that Britain, the US and others have denounced as ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims.
Pompeo starts Middle East tour with call for new Iran sanctions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Saudi Arabia on yesterday on a hastily-arranged visit to the Middle East as the US aims to muster support for new sanctions against Iran.
Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in 28 countries, USCIRF warns
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its annual report highlighting the violations of religious rights in 28 countries.