World

4 More Children Killed In Aleppo As Death Toll Soars
4 More Children Killed In Aleppo As Death Toll Soars

The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the incident happened in al-Suleimaniya, a government-held area of western Aleppo.

Christian U.S. Air Force Officer May Face Punishment for Saying Jesus Influences His Decisions
Christian U.S. Air Force Officer May Face Punishment for Saying Jesus Influences His Decisions

A Christian Air Force officer in Turkey may face punishment for saying that he relies on Jesus Christ whenever he is making a decision.

The Terrible Climate Of Fear And Hopelessness Faced By Christians In Syria
The Terrible Climate Of Fear And Hopelessness Faced By Christians In Syria

A Christian who escaped to Britain from Aleppo has described the sense of hopelessness felt in Syria as the shelling continues without mercy.

Inspirational Christian Missionary Shot By Bandits Returns To Congo For Last Time
Inspirational Christian Missionary Shot By Bandits Returns To Congo For Last Time

A wounded 77-year-old Christian missionary is set to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo this week for the last time.

This Egyptian Christian Is Bringing Communities Together By Teaching The Bible With The Quran
This Egyptian Christian Is Bringing Communities Together By Teaching The Bible With The Quran

A Coptic Christian teacher in Egypt is trying to unite Christian and Muslim pupils by teaching them about both religions side by side.

Christians Of Syria And Iraq Face \'Cataclysmic Crisis\'
Christians Of Syria And Iraq Face 'Cataclysmic Crisis'

Their very existence is in peril as the world stands witness to one of the greatest threats to the Christian church in the Middle East since its birth over 2,000 years ago.

Christian Pastor Gets Tattoo About Jesus\' Love During Church Service
Christian Pastor Gets Tattoo About Jesus' Love During Church Service

A Christian pastor from Las Vegas city in the United States has decided to get a tattoo expressing Jesus' love for him, and he did this while delivering a sermon in front of his church—the first time a Church leader did so.

Christian-Owned Bakery Closes After Gay Wedding Controversy
Christian-Owned Bakery Closes After Gay Wedding Controversy

A Christian couple was recently forced to announce the closure of the bakery they owned in the U.S. state of Oregon after they were embroiled in a controversy when they stood up to their beliefs and refused to bake a cake for a lesbian "wedding" ceremony two years ago.

Tim Tebow Prays Over Man Having Seizure And Moments Later He Revives; Witnesses Are Calling It A \'Miracle\'
Tim Tebow Prays Over Man Having Seizure And Moments Later He Revives; Witnesses Are Calling It A 'Miracle'

A fan of Tim Tebow who fell unconscious while having a seizure reportedly revived moments after the NFL-star-turned-baseball player prayed over him.

Former Pope Angry That Germans Who Withdraw From Paying Church Tax Face Excommunication
Former Pope Angry That Germans Who Withdraw From Paying Church Tax Face Excommunication

The former Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out in damning terms against the "church tax" system which has made the German church one of the wealthiest Catholic churches in the world.

Why Do Men Rape and Abuse Women? Christianity\'s One-Word Answer
Why Do Men Rape and Abuse Women? Christianity's One-Word Answer

Theologian Elaine Storkey spoke of rape used as a weapon of war, child marriage, domestic violence, selective abortion and – graphically and horrifyingly – of female genital mutilation or FGM.

China Cracks Down On Religious Parents
China Cracks Down On Religious Parents

A further crackdown on Muslims living in China's Xinjiang region has been signalled by the government, as new rules mean that parents who encourage or force their children into religious activities will be reported to the police.

Pastors Arrested And Churches Set For Demolition As Persecution Increases In Sudan
Pastors Arrested And Churches Set For Demolition As Persecution Increases In Sudan

The three pastors and three church members were arrested on 6 October in the town of Wad Medani when they refused to hand over a school run by their evangelical church

No Same Sex Marriage In Australia After Parliament Rejects Referendum
No Same Sex Marriage In Australia After Parliament Rejects Referendum

Australia's centre-right coalition government introduced legislation to parliament last month to hold a public vote in February 2017 on whether to legalise same-sex unions.