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Astonishing Church growth in Russia sees record number training for priesthood
The Russian Orthodox Church is seeing the highest numbers ever training for priesthood , according to an independent Russian news agency.
Israel furious as West Bank city of Hebron declared a World Heritage Site 'in danger'
The Palestinian West Bank city of Hebron was declared a world heritage site in danger by the UN's cultural body on Friday.
The gospel calls us to welcome refugees. This is how we can do it
Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, the people of Israel are reminded that they have been welcomed by God and so too they must welcome others.
Hobby Lobby's shame over antiquities smuggling: What you need to know
Hobby Lobby â an evangelical craft-supply company â has been fined $3million for illegally smuggling ancient artefacts from the Middle East into the US.
North Korea's regime is brutal and terrifying. Here's what you can do
On July 4, 2017, America's Independence Day, the North Korean regime sent a message which was designed to strike fear into the hearts of revelling Westerners.
Another priest killed in Mexico as violence against Christians soars
Another Catholic priest has been found stabbed to death in Mexico.
Nigerian Christian pastor forgives machete attackers
A pastor has been attacked by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria â just the latest in a line of violent assaults suffered by Christians in the middle belt of the country.
Cyprus reunification talks collapse, UN chief 'very sorry'
Talks to reunify the divided island of Cyprus collapsed amid anger and recriminations in the early hours of Friday.
Swedish Prime Minister vows to force all priests to perform same-sex marriages even if it goes against their conscience
Sweden's Prime Minister has vowed to force all priests working for the Church of Sweden to perform same-sex marriages even if their faith tells them not to.
Far-right activists charter ship to block the rescue of desperate Mediterranean migrants
Far-right activists are planning to block humanitarian aid to refugees and migrants drowning in the Mediterranean sea.
President Donald Trump has given 'hope' to desperate parents of baby Charlie Gard
The offer of US President Donald Trump to intervene to help the sick baby Charlie Gard has given the parents hope, they said today.
Three Iranian Christians get 10 years in jail for 'illegal' church activity
Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to at least ten years in jail, charged with blasphemy and 'acting against national security' for their church-related activity.
Globalisation could be to blame for rapidly rising religious persecution, academics say
Declining levels of religious freedom is in part down globalisation with the arrival of different faiths and cultures leading to growing fear and restrictions on minority groups, academics say.
Evangelical firm Hobby Lobby fined $3m for illegally smuggling ancient artefacts from Iraq
The US Christian craft-supply company Hobby Lobby has agreed with the US Department of Justice to forfeit thousands of ancient artefacts illegally smuggled into the country from the Middle East.
Vatican rocked as police 'break up drug-fuelled orgy at Cardinal's apartment'
Vatican police have raided a Cardinal's apartment where a drug-fuelled homosexual orgy was taking place, leaving Pope Francis infuriated, according to reports.
Is it a sin for a Christian to provide services for a gay wedding? Pastor shares his thoughts
One evangelical pastor explains why he thinks it is not a sin.