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ISIS claims responsibility for Egypt church bombings killing 36, injuring 100; Church leaders condemn attacks
At least 36 people have been killed and over 100 injured in two bombings at Coptic churches in Egypt, during the Palm Sunday services. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and Church leaders have publicly mourned the loss of life.
Online pastor persuades Muslim drug addict in Iran to read the Bible, leading him and his mother to Jesus
The pastor of an online church in Iran was able to lead a young Muslim drug addict and his mother to Jesus, and it all started with a phone call.
North Korea calls US strikes on Syria 'unforgivable act of aggression'
North Korea said on Saturday US missile strikes against a Syrian airfield on Friday were 'an unforgivable act of aggression' that showed its decision to develop nuclear weapons was 'the right choice a million times over'.
Mike Pence pledges US support for Iraq's war on ISIS
US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday assured Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of continued US support to defeat Islamic State, the Iraqi government said in a statement.
Pope Francis to mark Holy Thursday by washing inmates' feet at maximum security prison
This coming Holy Week, Pope Francis will mark the tradition of Holy Thursday by washing the feet of prison inmates.
Swedish police arrest suspect after truck attack that killed four
Swedish police have arrested a man they suspect drove a beer delivery truck which rammed into a crowd in central Stockholm on Friday, killing four people and wounding 15 in what they described as a terror crime.
Archbishop of Canterbury on Facebook Live with Christian Today - Palm Sunday
Do you find it hard to share your faith? How should we pray for other people - how do we actually evangelise? These are some of the questions facing Christians today that we'll be talking to the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby about live on Facebook this Sunday.
Church leaders urge prayer for victims and relatives of new terror attack in Sweden
At least three people were murdered in Sweden today in yet another terror attack in which a vehicle was used to mow down pedestrians.
A Christian Aid view: It is time for world leaders to act to save the people of Syria
The depravity unleashed by the Syrian war throws into sharp relief the deep malaise that has gripped the international community. As world leaders line up to apportion blame, the reality is that Syria represents a collective political failure.
World's Catholic population grows to 1.3 billion: Church surges in Africa amid priest shortage in Europe
The world's Catholic population has grown to 1.285 billion, having surged by seven per cent in five years.
Most Americans concerned about violence against Jews and Muslims
A majority Americans are concerned about violence against Jews for the first time, according to a new poll.
British DJ sentenced to jail in Tunisia for playing Islamic call to prayer in dance track
A court in Tunisia has sentenced a British DJ to a year in prison after he featured a Muslim call to prayer in a dance remix.
West Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital by Russia, in surprise statement
In a surprise statement, Russia has said that it recognises west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Woman who fell into Thames during Westminster attack dies, family pays tribute to 'our shining ray of light'
A Romanian woman who fell into the Thames in the Westminster attack has died, police have said.
Nun who was raped in convent suing Catholic Church after sisters pressured her to leave
A Chilean nun is suing her convent after they forced her to leave when she was raped and became pregnant.
UK backs Trump missile strike on Syrian airbase, Russia condemns move against 'sovereign nation'
The United States today fired dozens of cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase from which it said a deadly chemical weapons attack was launched this week, in an escalation of the US military role in Syria that immediately raised tension with Russia.