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UK government blamed for failing to tackle North Korea's persecution of Christians
The UK government must shoulder some of the blame for not tackling ongoing human rights abuses in North Korea, a British peer has said.
Holy Land sees 'extraordinary boom' in pilgrimages despite political tensions over Jerusalem
This year began with an 'extraordinary boom' in pilgrimages to the Holy Land despite geo-political tensions over Jerusalem, according to the Christian Information Centre there, which confirmed statistics from the Israeli ministry for tourism.
75 killed in Nigeria as Fulani herdsmen go on killing spree against Christian community
Some 75 dead bodies have been recovered following a series of attacks by Fulani herdsmen on the predominantly Christian community of Miango, in the Bassa local government area of Plateau state in central Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.
Vatican hit by scandal as it emerges Pope Francis DID receive letter outlining abuse in Chile
Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that detailed sexual abuse at by a priest and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities, according to the Associated Press in a report that contradicted the Pope's recent insistence that victims 'haven't come forward'.
Israeli minister says Poland cancelled his visit amid furore over Holocaust 'denial' bill
Israel's education minister's trip to Poland this week has been cancelled amid uproar at the Polish government's plans to outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust.
Archaeologists uncover one of oldest churches in Turkey
One of the earliest churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, is thought to have been discovered in an archaeological dig in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district.
Evangelical Christian is front-runner for Costa Rica presidency
A conservative evangelical Christian has emerged as the front-runner to take the presidency in Costa Rica.
Syrian church devastated by ISIS holds first prayers in 6 years
A Syrian church has held prayers for the first time in years amid the rubble left by Islamic State fighters there.
Syrian rebels shoot down Russian warplane and kill pilot after he ejects
Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia's defence ministry and Syrian rebels said.
Ruined Albanian churches could be tourist magnet if repaired
Many old Albanian Orthodox churches and the art they contain lie in ruins due to decades of neglect but they could attract tourists if they are repaired, according to experts.
Catholic bishops defend their involvement in Congo's troubled politics: 'The Church acts as arbitrator'
Catholic bishops in the Congo have defended their involvement in politics after criticism from the president at their presence at recent demonstrations.
City Harvest Church's Kong Hee escapes longer jail time for fraud
A megachurch pastor accused of misusing millions of dollars in donations has escaped a longer jail sentence.
How Tearfund homes are changing lives three years after Nepal's devastating earthquake
Tearfund is celebrating the completion of 108 earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal.
Ancient pool discovered near Jerusalem could be site where Ethiopian eunuch was baptised
An ancient pool near Jerusalem has been unearthed by archaeologists is being linked to where Philip may have baptised the Ethiopian eunuch.
iPhone SE 2 rumors: Apple's budget-friendly model canceled?
World's top Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kup, says an update to the Apple's popular and most affordable smartphone may not be in the cards â or if there is one, it will not feature a big revamp.