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The Torture, Murder And Sexual Enslavement Of The Yazidis. Why Won't The British Government Do More To Help?
The Yazidi community in Iraq is still at risk of being wiped out forever even though Islamic State is now in retreat, the UK government has been warned.
Monks Pledge Their Church Will Rise Again From The Rubble Of Italy's Latest Earthquake
A Just Giving crowdfunding account has been set up in the UK to help the monks, part of a £7.5 million appeal to rebuild the destroyed Benedectine buildings of Norcia
Christians Gather Near Mosul For 100 Hours Of Prayer And Worship
A few days ago, just miles from war-torn Mosul as the battle to retake the city rages on, Christians gathered together in prayer. With ISIS less than 100km away, they sang, wept, and worshipped God. People of all different denominations and creeds, united in their desire for peace.
Pope In Sweden: Conservatives Are Furious, But Francis Thinks Luther Got A Lot Right
Pope Francis is heading to Sweden today to help start commemorations of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's Reformation.
Sudan's War On Christians: School With 1,000 Pupils Closed After Raid
An evangelical Christian school in Sudan with more than 1,000 pupils has been closed after it was raided by authorities.
Lebanon Has Elected Michel Aoun As The Only Christian Head Of State In The Middle East
Lebanon has elected the veteran politican and military commander Michel Aoun as its head of state in a move that was widely expected after behind-the-scenes horse trading.
Massive Shift To Right In Brazil As Evangelical Christian Candidates Pledge To Root Out Corruption
Brazil's emergent evangelical Christian right has surged to unprecedented victories in the latest round of elections.
'We Thought It Was The End Of Everything': How The Earthquake Destroyed Norcia's Churches
Sunday's earthquake struck the medieval walled town of Norcia as nuns, monks and priests were heading to morning services.
Iraqi Christians Celebrate Mass In Qaraqosh For The First Time Since Liberation From ISIS
Surrounded by charred walls and in front of a ruined altar, dozens of Iraqi Christians celebrated mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Catholic Church Could Face Multi-Million Pound Payout As Abuse Case Is Heard
The Catholic Church in the UK could face a multi-million pound compensation bill following a test case which opens today on sexual abuse at a former children's home.
Calais Migrants Hold Final Service In 'Jungle' Church Before Demolition
Dozens of young Ethiopian and Eritrean migrants gathered on Sunday at a makeshift Orthodox church in the Calais 'Jungle' camp.
Halloween Costumes Mocking Priests, Nuns Criticised by U.S. Catholic Groups
Roman Catholic lay organisations have called out two major American retailers for selling costumes for the Halloween this year that are supposedly offensive to priests and nuns.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Fatal Stabbing In Hamburg
A follower of Islamic State was responsible for a stabbing attack on two youths in the German city of Hamburg two weeks ago, the militant group's Amaq news agency said on Sunday.
Ancient Basilica Devastated By Italy Earthquake, Say Monks
A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck central Italy on Sunday, causing the collapse of more buildings in small cities and towns already shaken by tremors in the past two months
Why Close Doors on Christian Syrian Refugees? Federal Judge Asks Obama Administration
A U.S. federal appellate court judge has used a decision on a Freedom of Information lawsuit to question why the administration of President Barrack Obama is not admitting more Christian refugees from Syria.
9-Year-Old Christian Boy Accused of Burning Quran Freed â But Only After Being Tortured
A nine-year-old Christian boy in Pakistan narrowly escaped death after he and his mother were arrested and jailed last week for allegedly burning the holy book of Muslims, the Quran.