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Muslim Migrant Torches Church Nativity Scene, Says He Wants to Destroy Christian Symbols
At least one Muslim migrant in Italy shares one thing in common with the devil: They both hate Christian symbols and want to destroy them.
Angry Cardinals Not Saying 'I'm Lovin' It!' As New McDonald's Store Opens Near the Vatican
The usually pensive cardinals at the Vatican are uncharacteristically angry. They don't like it at all. They are totally opposed to it. In fact they want to get rid of it.
Christian Arrested Over Blasphemy Claims In Pakistan
A Christian from Kamahan village, Lahore, Pakistan, has been arrested by police after allegedly committing blasphemy.
Hundreds Of Thousands Going Hungry In Haiti After Hurricane Matthew, Oxfam Warns
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians who survived Hurricane Matthew will go hungry if governments, donors and aid agencies do not step up efforts to help them, Oxfam has warned.
Beaten During Miscarriages, Imprisoned And Now Suffering With Cancer: The Chinese Christian Activist Urgently In Need Of Help
A Christian woman in China who was beaten repeatedly by officials and suffered two miscarriages as a result is in need of urgent cancer treatment that she cannot afford, according to a Christian charity.
Church In Cairo Suicide Bomb Blast Fully Restored - Right Down To The Icons
An Egyptian church in which a suicide bomber killed 27 people on 11 December has been fully restored, the Coptic news site Watani reports.
The 12 Worst Countries For Christian Persecution Around The World
North Korea, Iraq, Syria and Nigeria: The staggering levels of persecution against Christians around the world is documented in a new 'Hall of Shame' list released by watchdog International Christian Concern.
ISIS Attack on Istanbul Nightclub Was Targeting 'Christians Celebrating Their Pagan Feast'
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility on Monday for the New Year's attack that took place at a popular Istanbul nightclub.
Peace Beckons In Congo After Catholic Bishops Broker Accord
Catholic leaders in Congo have said they hope for a lasting peace as they seek to help find practical ways of implementing the government-opposition accord signed on New Year's Eve.
Bloodshed Will Return To Israel-Palestine If Trump Moves Embassy To Jerusalem: Palestinian Official
If Donald Trump goes ahead with his pledge to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem it will "ignite" the Palestinian people who could start a new uprising, a senior Fatah official has said.
Iraqi Government Leader Pleads With Christians Who Fled ISIS To Return Home
The head of the Iraqi government in Basra has appealed to Iraqi Christians who fled the terrors of Islamic State to return home.
Two Christian Priests 'Disappear' In Burma After Helping Newspapers Report Church Bombing
Two priests have vanished after helping reporters tell the story of the bombing of their church in Mong by Burma Army troops at the beginning of December.
Sudanese Christian Pastor Released But 3 Others Still Face Death Penalty
A Sudanese church leader has been released but three others â a fellow pastor, an aid worker and a graduate â continue toface the death penalty or life imprisonment for seven criminal charges relating to alleged "spying".
Pakistan Church Targeted By 'Builder Mafia', Christians Beaten
Christians in Hyderabad, Pakistan, are appealing for protection against a "builder mafia" they say is attempting to seize control of a church situated on valuable building land.
Rare Christian Cross And Menorah Engraving From Time Of Christ Discovered In Israel
Three Israeli hikers were astounded to stumble across previously unknown engravings of a Seven-Branched Menorah and a Christian Cross in the foothills of Judea
How Young Muslims In Iraq Celebrated Mass With Christians Over New Year
Iraq over this new year period is witnessing a "grass-roots revolt against terrorism", alongside a renewed commitment to the "defense of life, peace, joy" as Muslims attended Mass and people celebrated the start of 2017, according to the Chaldean Patriarch there, Mar Raphael Louis Sako.