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Thousands take part in 'March for Eternal Life' to commemorate Holy Week

As thousands of people participated in "March for Our Lives" in cities across the U.S. last weekend to protest gun violence, another march has taken place in downtown Dallas, Texas to mark Holy Week and send a message that only God can solve the problem of gun violence.

US evangelicals urge prayer for North and South Korea ahead of historic peace summit

A diverse collective of US evangelical leaders this week released a joint message urging prayer for peace and reconciliation in the Korean peninsula. It comes as North and South Korea today set a date for a historic summit on denuclearisation.

Newlyweds among 32 Christians arrested in Eritrea in fresh crackdown

Eritrean police have arrested 32 Christians in the country's capital, Asmara, this month, including a newlywed couple and ten of their guests, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

Christians in Turkey unite for 'miracle' ecumenical book publication

Christians in Turkey have united for a landmark development in ecumenical unity with the English publication of a book of doctrine endorsed by all the country's major denominations.

Professor creates 3D image of Jesus based on Shroud of Turin

An Italian professor has created a 3D image of Jesus based on the Shroud of Turin, declaring it the 'precise image of what Jesus looked like on this earth'.

China releases key underground bishop ahead of rumoured deal with Vatican

Chinese police have released a key 'underground' bishop after arresting him and holding him for a day as Beijing and the Vatican prepare to seal a historic agreement on the appointment of prelates, a source told AFP today.

Gaza Christians denied access to Jerusalem for Easter

Christians in the Gaza Strip have yet to receive any permits from Israel to travel to Jerusalem and worship at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus is held to have been crucified and resurrected.

Atheist Richard Dawkins warns of 'something worse' if Christianity continues to decline in Europe

Even the famed atheist Richard Dawkins is concerned about the demise of the "relatively benign" Christian faith in increasingly secular Europe

Pope sacks 9 Ukranian monks for taking part in unapproved exorcisms

Nine Ukranian monks were reportedly removed from the monastic discipline last month for engaging in unapproved exorcisms and following the orders of a self-proclaimed "prophetess."

Over 4,000 Christian families return to Mosul following victory against ISIS

More than 4,000 displaced Christian families have returned to Mosul since the city was fully liberated from Islamic State militants, the governor of the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh said.

Christians demand name change to 'blasphemous' Sweet Jesus ice cream

Christians have launched a boycott campaign to demand a name change to Canadian ice cream chain "Sweet Jesus" because they believe that the way the company uses the name is blasphemous and makes a mockery of the Christian faith.

Christian aid agencies launch fresh response to Syria refugee crisis

Responding to the Syria crisis, a group of religion-based leading aid agencies â including the Catholic group CAFOD and the Christian charity World Vision â have launched a two-year project to ease tensions among neighbouring communities, with funding from the European Union.