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Trump administration faces lawsuit over denial of asylum to Iranian Christians
The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit over the denial of asylum applications to nearly a hundred Iranian Christian refugees who are said to be at risk of imprisonment or persecution if they are deported back to Iran.
Rwandan authorities shut down Christian radio station for saying women are 'source of evil'
A Christian radio station in Rwanda was officially shut down on Tuesday for airing a sermon that referred to women as "a source of evil."
Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600
Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using 'excessive force' against demonstrators.
Nigeria: 39 dead in latest Fulani attack as churches plan nationwide protest
At least 39 people have died in yet another attack by Fulani herdsman on Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
Evangelist fights back after Rwanda radio station loses licence for calling women 'evil'
An American-owned Christian radio station in Rwanda has had its broadcasting licence revoked after allegedly referring to women as 'evil' on air.
Christians to fast and pray for North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim meeting
A Christian organization is calling on believers around the world to participate in the International Day of Prayer and Fasting for North Korea on April 28 in anticipation of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The Korean summit: Not just diplomacy, an answer to prayer
The meeting between North Korea's Kim Jong UN and South Korea's Moon Jae In today is already being hailed as historic.
Prayers for Toronto victims pour in after van plows down dozens, killing 10; 'God will use evil for good,' bishop says
The world watched in horror this week as a man plowed his van into dozens of pedestrians in Toronto on Monday 23 April, injuring 15 and killing 10. Since then, prayers have been pouring in from across the world, and one bishop has described what happened as a wake up call.
Asia Bibi: Could this infamous blasphemy case finally be resolved?
Pakistan's most senior judge has said he will personally decide 'soon' the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who is facing the death penalty for alleged 'blasphemy'.
U.S.-born Jewish extremist who bombed pastor's home goes on hunger strike in bid for freedom
A Jewish man who has been convicted of murdering two Palestinians and committing several terror attacks has gone on a hunger strike in a bid for his freedom.
Nigerian bishop weeps over deadly church attack: 'Why won't the government stop them?'
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has wept over the deaths of 19 people after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, and demanded to know why the government is not putting an end to the attacks.
Christian woman dies after being set on fire by Muslim man she turned down for marriage
A Christian woman in Pakistan has died from burn injuries that she suffered after a Muslim man doused her with acid and set her on fire for rejecting his marriage proposal.
German bishops deny that Vatican rejected proposals to allow Protestant spouses to receive Communion
The German Bishops' Conference has denied reports that the Vatican rejected a guidance detailing plans to allow Protestants who are married to Catholics to receive Communion.
Religious freedoms deteriorating, US federal watchdog finds â but there are glimmers of hope
While many countries are increasingly denying religious freedoms, especially bad acts of religious persecution are more likely to draw global protest, a federal watchdog commission has reported.
Ancient manuscript shows Quran writers erased Coptic Christian text
A 8th-century manuscript has been found to show Coptic Christian writing erased and replaced by text from the Quran, Islam's holy text.
Pope Francis: Exorcism is vital in the battle against evil
Pope Francis has praised exorcisms as a 'way to fight against evil', battle against 'seductions' and 'escape from the power of sin' during his weekly address in Rome.