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'We're Keeping Our Spirits High': Indonesian Christians Still Worshiping A Year After Churches Destroyed By Islamic Extremists
Christians are still gathering for worship in Aceh Singkil â a rural 'regency' in Indonesia's only Sharia-ruled province â a year after the churches there were destroyed by Islamic extremists and police, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Priest Says Christians Are The Salt Of Iraq â And Are Praying For God To Have Mercy On ISIS
Christians in Iraq are praying for their enemies amid horrific persecution, a priest in the country has said.
Iraqis Have Mosul Airport In Their Sights As Advance Continues
Iraqi security forces are preparing to advance towards Mosul airport on the city's southern edge to increase pressure on Islamic State militants.
Pope Francis Is Praying for Donald Trump After Election Win
Despite not seeing eye to eye in the past, Pope Francis is going to pray for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and hopes the new leader of America will become "enlightened."
Former Christian Believer Jailed in U.K. for Trying to Join ISIS
A former Christian who converted to Islam has been sentenced to imprisonment in the United Kingdom after he attempted to join the terror group Islamic State (ISIS).
Iraqi Christian Woman Impregnated By ISIS Fighter Refuses to Abort Baby She Named After Her Slain Husband
"He's my son; he's not the son of ISIS." Thus declared Umm Al'aa, a 40-year-old Iraqi Christian woman who gave birth to a boy after being raped by an ISIS fighter in Gogjali, Iraq.
Trump And The Middle East: Are There Any Signs Of Hope?
On paper at least, the signs of peace in the Middle East remain as elusive as ever.
Trial Resumes Of Christian Pastors In Sudan Facing Death Penalty
There is "cautious" optimism about the fate of the pastors facing the death penalty for allegedly "spying" and for claiming that Christians are persecuted in Sudan.
Did These Evangelical Leaders Exalt Donald Trump Over Jesus?
Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo have spoken out against Christian leaders in the United States who they claim chose to exalt Donald Trump over Jesus.
Russian Orthodox Church Welcomes Trump Victory, Blasts Obama's Foreign Policy
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church's external relations department has said the election of Donald Trump as US president "gives hope for improvement of the entire system of international relations".
China Cracks down On Children Attending Church
According to Texas-based watchdog China Aid, authorities in Zhejiang province have begun setting up community cultural centres and holding child-friendly activities at weekends to attract young people, "eliminating the problem of them attending church".
'God Wants Me To Be Here Till The End': Aleppo Pastor Reports Muslim Conversions As War Continues
Many Christians have been forced to flee Aleppo as the violent conflict in Syria continues. However, one pastor is convinced he must stay, and speaks of renewed faith and many new conversions.
Is Donald Trump About To Row Back On Plan To Ban Muslim Immigration?
Signs that Donald Trump is taking steps to a more reconciliatory approach to Muslims are emerging from his team in the wake of victory.
Iraqi Forces Accused Of Torturing And Killing Civilians In Mosul Attack
Iraqi government forces killed and tortured civilians south of Mosul, rights groups said on Thursday.
3 Prayers For Americans Feeling Sick About The Election Result, Even If They Voted Trump
Whether you voted Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, or you didn't vote at all, chances are you're still trying to digest exactly what it means that the man no one expected to walk into the White House will be doing just that in a few months.
Iraqi Priests Celebrate Mass In Destroyed Church For First Time Since ISIS
After more than two years of ISIS control, priests today held mass at the Mart Shmoni Church in Bashiqa, east of Mosul, for the first time since it was liberated.