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Iraqi town elects first ever Christian woman as mayor
The small Iraqi town of Alqosh on the troubled Nineveh Plain has elected a female Christian as mayor, in a first for that country.
Vatican promotes 'tourism with a human touch' in seasonal message
A senior cardinal has marked the summer period by urging tourists to be mindful of other people and the environment around them, respecting the dignity of their surroundings and fellow individuals.
Christians protest as new report shows devastating impact of Trump's refugee policies
As a result of changes in US policy under Donald Trump's presidency, global refugee resettlement is now predicted to fall by 30-40 per cent in 2017 as compared to 2016.
'Biblical Fire' actually happened; Jerusalem archaeologists prove scripture historically accurate
Archaeology has come to the aid of biblical literalists with a dig in Jerusalem claiming to prove a passage as historically accurate.
A bizarre 'spider' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral â and local Catholics aren't happy
A bizarre giant robotic spider perched on Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Canada has caused controversy among Catholics there, with the local archbishop expressing regret that critics have called the artwork 'sacrilegious' and 'demonic'.
Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, 39, was arrested alongside Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini in January 2013 in connection with their work at an orphanage.
34 young Christians killed in horrific bus crash on their way to pilgrimage in Madagascar
According to witnesses, the Christians were travelling to a pilgrimage when the packed bus plunged down a steep ravine.
'You are the heart and love of the Church': Archbishop of Canterbury praises Mothers' Union in Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the Mothers' Union (MU) in Sudan, saying: 'I recognise theimportance of Mothers' Union in Sudan. You are the heart and love of the Church. May God bless you.'
Israeli police raid Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, arrest 33 over Temple Mount clashes
Thirty-three people including seven minors have been arrested in East Jerusalem after dozens of Israeli police raided the homes of those suspected of involvement in the violent clashes over security at the Temple Mount.
Baghdad churches close as Iraq's Christians continue to leave
Eight churches in Baghdad have closed their doors permanently due to the mass exodus of believers from Iraq.
Ethiopian Christian brutally attacked with machetes by Muslim gang because he was evangelising
An Ethiopian Christian man suffered deep wounds to the back of his head when he was attacked by a group of local Muslims with machetes while at home alone because he had been evangelising, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Defiant Venezuela president mocks Trump after US sanctions
Oil-rich but economically ailing Venezuela awaited a fresh wave of protests against the unpopular Maduro.
Congo conflict: More than a hundred children killed in last month alone
More than a hundred children have been killed in the last month alone in the Congo with hundreds more used as human shields, devastating new figures reveal.
Indian Christians beaten and kicked out of village for refusing to recant faith
More than a dozen Christians have been expelled from their village in India after they refused to recant their faith.
Archbishop of Canterbury declares new Anglican province in Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury has declared a new Anglican province in Sudan six years after the predominately Christian south split from the Muslim majority north.
Trump and Japan's PM Shinzo Abe discuss 'grave and growing' North Korea threat
Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the United Nations, said in a statement China must decide if it is willing to back imposing stronger UN sanctions on North Korea.