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Justin Welby: Christianity Is Threatened As Never Before In Middle East
Justin Welby: Christianity Is Threatened As Never Before In Middle East

Christianity has never felt so threatened as it does now in its historic birthplace of the Middle East, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.

Britain And France In \'Major Violations\' Of Calais Children\'s Rights – UN
Britain And France In 'Major Violations' Of Calais Children's Rights – UN

Britain and France have been savaged in a statement by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, which accused them of falling "seriously short" of their legal obligations.

Christian Nuns Describe Horrors Of ISIS: \'Even The Dead Did Not Survive Their Cruelty\'
Christian Nuns Describe Horrors Of ISIS: 'Even The Dead Did Not Survive Their Cruelty'

Christian nuns living in Iraq have described barbaric atrocities committed by Islamic State militants

Children Who Fled ISIS In Mosul \'Too Terrified To Speak\'
Children Who Fled ISIS In Mosul 'Too Terrified To Speak'

More than two years under ISIS occupation followed by intense dangers while fleeing has taken a toll on children's physical and mental health, World Vision staff said in Northern Iraq.

Shocking ISIS Pamphlets Detail Horrific Treatment Of Sex Slaves
Shocking ISIS Pamphlets Detail Horrific Treatment Of Sex Slaves

Shocking new ISIS propoganda show in detail the group's strict teaching on issues from beard length to how to treat women taken as sex slaves.

Christian Militias Unite To Fight ISIS In Iraq
Christian Militias Unite To Fight ISIS In Iraq

Christian militias fighting to defeat ISIS in Iraq will work together to end the atrocities being committed by jihadists, it has been announced.

Residents of Largest Christian Town in Iraq Pick Up Pieces after Being Freed from ISIS
Residents of Largest Christian Town in Iraq Pick Up Pieces after Being Freed from ISIS

Residents of Qaraqosh, the largest and oldest Christian town in Iraq, have begun returning to their hometown and picking up the pieces after the Iraqi army backed up by a Christian militia liberated the town from the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group.

\'Saint Death\' Drawing Millions of Devotees in Mexico, U.S. Despite Condemnation from Vatican
'Saint Death' Drawing Millions of Devotees in Mexico, U.S. Despite Condemnation from Vatican

This "saint" is no saint. In fact, the skeletal female figure represents the devil. And yet millions of people still idolise it, to the chagrin of the Roman Catholic Church.

Christians Shown Being Killed, Men Crucified, Cubs of Caliphate Executing Captives in New ISIS Video
Christians Shown Being Killed, Men Crucified, Cubs of Caliphate Executing Captives in New ISIS Video

Like wounded beasts about to be cornered, the Islamic State (ISIS) militants are going on a killing spree apparently in a last-ditch fight for their very own lives—making sure the world knows this by filming the killings in its propaganda video.

North Korea\'s Christians Aren\'t Praying for Freedom or Money but for More of Jesus
North Korea's Christians Aren't Praying for Freedom or Money but for More of Jesus

Here is a big surprise: North Korea isn't all that bad for Christians.

Are Anglicans Really Protestants? Complex Row Between Christians In Egypt Reignites Old Argument
Are Anglicans Really Protestants? Complex Row Between Christians In Egypt Reignites Old Argument

An organisation of evangelical Protestant churches in Egypt has defended its behaviour towards Anglicans and has denied it is trying to appropriate their churches.

Is This The Original Tomb Of Jesus?
Is This The Original Tomb Of Jesus?

Preliminary findings by researchers investigating the site where Jesus is believed to have been buried appear to confirm that portions of the original tomb are still present today, the National Geographic has reported.

How Much Longer Must These Three Christian Men Suffer In Jail For A Crime They Did Not Commit?
How Much Longer Must These Three Christian Men Suffer In Jail For A Crime They Did Not Commit?

Three Christian men who have been imprisoned in Ethiopia for two years on false accusations of burning down a church have had their appeal hearing delayed yet again.

10 More Children Dead In Aleppo As \'Atmosphere Of Terror\' Looms
10 More Children Dead In Aleppo As 'Atmosphere Of Terror' Looms

Ten children were among the dead in Aleppo this weekend, as more than 30 civilians were killed during strikes on the Syrian city,

Do You Want To Help Persecuted Christians Through Prayer? These Charities Will Tell You How
Do You Want To Help Persecuted Christians Through Prayer? These Charities Will Tell You How

Charities across the UK are urging Christians to join in prayer for the persecuted Church later this month.

The Living Wage - Christian Principles Changing Society For The Better
The Living Wage - Christian Principles Changing Society For The Better

The Living Wage campaign started in dusty church halls in east London, yet it's now championed in the swanky air conditioned offices of the City of London. How did a well meaning group of church members, along with like-minded people from local schools, charities and unions launch one of the most successful social and economic campaigns of the 21st Century?