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Duterte Declares January National Bible Month After Church Leaders Condemned His 'Very Barbaric' Plan to Restore Death Penalty
Although he has lambasted leaders of the Catholic Church as "hypocrites," Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made it clear that he recognises the powerful influence Christianity has had on his country.
Rex Tillerson Grilled Over Question Of Christians In Middle East
Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state 'endangered' Christians in the Middle East and threatened their lands, according to a top Democrat.
Chinese Megachurch Pastor Arrested As Crackdown On Christians Continues
A Chinese megapastor has been arrested on charges of embezzling funds, according to persecution watchdog China Aid.
'God Works All Things Together For Good': Nigerian Pastor Whose Church Was Burned Down By Boko Haram
Five years ago in November 2011, Rev Aminu Sule was in his village in Dematuru, Yobe State, in Northern Nigeria when Islamist militants from Boko Haram attacked the community.
Did Aylan Kurdi's Tragic Death Change Anything? New Study Says 'Yes' - But Not For Long
The photograph of the body of the three-year-old Syrian boy washed up on a Greek beach shocked the world in September 2015. But did it make a difference?
Trump Slams Reports About Russia Allegations
"Unsubstantiated" reports about President-elect Donald Trump are contained in a two-page memo appended to a report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
North Korea Heads Surge In Christian Persecution Worldwide, Dramatic Rise In India
Christian persecution is rising rapidly across Asia, with a dramatic increase in India and surrounding countries, according to Open Doors.
Egyptian President Vows To Build Largest Church In Egypt
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said he has put aside 100,000 Egyptian pounds to build a large church.
Muslim Children Forced To Attend Mixed-Sex Swimming Lessons
Muslim parents will be forced to send their children into mixed swimming lessons after a European Court of Human Rights ruling on Tuesday.
Fears Mount For Two Priests Kidnapped In Myanmar
Fears are mounting that two priests have been killed by the Myanmar army after they disappeared on Christmas Eve.
Exodus: 5,000 Jews Quit France For Israel After Terror Attacks
Terrorist attacks have prompted another 5,000 Jews to leave France for Israel, the latest figures have revealed.
Thousands Of Muslims Coming To Faith In Christ Across The Middle East, Says Charity
According to The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, "tremendous growth is taking place in the lives of new believers who were Muslims".
Indian Archbishop Condemns Release Of Men Accused Of Raping Nun
The aquittal of two men accused of raping a Catholic nun in India is a "grave injustice," the Archbishop of Mumbai said.
Kidnapped Priest Fr Tom Uzhunalil 'Ignored Government Orders' Not To Go To Yemen
Father Tom Uzhunnalil was captured in the attack on an old people's home run by the Missionaries of Charity in Aden last March in which four nuns and 12 others were murdered.
Why Christians Will Never Return To Mosul - Even After Islamic State Is Gone
Not all Christians will return to Mosul after it is liberated from Islamic State, according to a Chaldean priest ministering to refugees from the city.
Ten Killed In Fulani Herdsman Attack On Christian Village
Ten people were killed in a Christian village in northern Nigeria after an attack by Islamic Fulani militants at the weekend.