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Japanese museum tells story of Nagasaki's Hidden Christian martyrs
A museum telling the story of Japan's brutal persecution of its 'Hidden Christians' has opened within the premises of the country's oldest standing church in Nagasaki.
Pakistani doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to become a priest
A Pakistani Christian doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to train to be a priest.
'Rejoice and be glad': 5 quotes from Pope Francis's latest document for Christians around the world
Pope Francis has released his latest Apostolic Exhortation called Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). Here are five quotes from the pope's document for Christians today.
Catholic priest found shot dead in Congo as unrest continues
A Catholic priest has been found dead in the Congo days after another priest was abducted.
Pope Francis says helping the poor and immigrants is as important as opposing abortion
Pope Francis risked further alienating conservatives in the Catholic Church today by urging opponents of abortion to show equal passion for the oppressed and stating that 'excessive importance' should not be given to certain Church rules while others are disregarded.
Syria 'chemical weapons' attack: Christian charity 'deeply alarmed' as West's response comes under spotlight
The West's response to atrocities in Syria came under the spotlight on Monday as horrific images purported to show an alleged chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town on Saturday.
Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban underlines his mission to protect 'Christian' Europe from Islam
Hungary's controversially right-wing prime minister, Viktor Orban, claimed that Poles and Hungarians have a common goal in maintaining Christianity in their countries ahead of yesterday's election from which he is expected to win a third consecutive term in power.
Inside Egypt: How a Christian broadcaster is helping millions retain hope across the region
To get a flavour of how resilient the minority Christian community is in Egypt you could do worse than attend a service at the Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) on Sheikh Rihan Street in downtown Cairo.
Czech missionary Petr Jasek tells of suffering for Christ in Sudan prison
The Czech missionary held in Sudan, Petr Jasek, has described how God gave him a 'supernatural peace' in the face of waterboarding torture from Islamic State extremists and eventually used him to lead fellow inmates to Christ during his 14-month imprisonment.
Israel Folau homophobia row: Christian rugby star claims he's being persecuted for saying gay people are bound for hell
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau has suggested he is being persecuted for his faith after facing intense criticism for suggesting gay people were going to hell.
After chemical weapons attack, Syria alleges US struck air base
Syrian state TV said on Monday the United States was suspected of striking an air base hours after US President Donald Trump warned of a 'big price to pay' as aid groups said dozens of people were killed by poison gas in a rebel-held town.
Bible translation project launched in DR Congo despite safety risks
A Bible translation ministry has announced that it will be starting new projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite the dangers due to tribal conflicts in the nation.
Authorities detain 4 Christians for handing out Gospel tracts in India
Indian authorities in Telangana state have reportedly detained four Christians for handing Gospel tracts during an Easter procession even though they have obtained permit to distribute flyers.
Two churches attacked by vandals in India on Easter night
Unidentified vandals have carried out two separate attacks on churches in the Diocese of Rourkela in India's Odisha state on the night of Easter Sunday.
Christian charity denounces Israel's use of firearms against Palestinians in Good Friday clash
A charity has criticized the Israeli military for its use of firearms and other weapons to disperse Palestinian protesters in Gaza on Good Friday.