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Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan
Those of 'unsound mind' cannot be tried, law states.
Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction
An ancient manuscript containing the oldest complete versions of two significant Biblical texts â the book of Jonah and 1 Peter â is being auctioned at Christie's in London, with an expected price of up to $3.8 million.
Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria
Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.
10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support
Christians in Mosul are marking 10 years since ISIS seized control of the city and surrounding area, causing thousands to flee in fear.
New Majority World mission coalition seeks partnership with global Church in poly-centric mission
In recognition of a new era in global missions with greater participation by the Global South, a recently formed group of mission, church and market-place leaders from Asia and Latin America issued a communiqué with recommendations for mission practice for the Majority World.
Jürgen Moltmann remembered as among most significant Protestant theologians of 20th century
Renowned German theologian and professor, Jürgen Moltmann, celebrated for his profound impact on Protestant theology, died on Monday. He was 98.
Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video
Australia has dropped its case against X, formerly Twitter, after a row about removing footage of a stabbing attack on a priest in Sydney.
Church still full two years after massacre
A terror attack on a church in south-west Nigeria has not dampened the faith of its congregation as worshippers continue to fill the pews two years on.
India election results: Modi's reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism
The early results of the national elections in India may suggest a significant shift in the political landscape as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance appears set to form the government for a third consecutive term, though with a narrow victory.
Tensions rise in Australia over Religious Discrimination Bill
As Australian politicians prepare for debate over proposed new religious discrimination laws, senior faith leaders have warned that as the proposed legislation currently stands faith groups in Australia could go a "long way backwards".
International community urged to act after death of Christian in Pakistan
A church leader in Pakistan is pleading with world leaders to take action after a Christian man died of his injuries 10 days after being attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy.
Christian reactions to Trump's guilty verdict
Leaders in the Evangelical community, which has constituted an important part of the former president's base throughout his political career, weighed in on Thursday's verdict.
Notre Dame cross welcomed by Christian world
The reinstallation of the cross at Notre Dame Cathedral has been welcomed by Christians across the world.
Global Christian community invited to gather in 25 hours of prayer and worship
"For the first time in history, the entire global Church is actually able to gather. So we are inviting all 2.5 billion people who love Jesus to come together to pray, to see stories of the church, and to commission them to become missionaries wherever they are to reach the ends of the earth."
Elderly Christian critically wounded in Pakistan after false blasphemy charge
An elderly Christian was fighting for his life in the hospital after a Muslim mob in Pakistan attempted to kill him due to a neighbour falsely accusing him of burning pages of the Quran, his family said.
European bishops accuse Turkey of diluting 'historical roots of Christian presence in the country'
European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Saviour in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque, calling it an effort to dilute the historical roots of Christianity in the country.