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Christian Pastor Accused of Being a Spy Continues to Suffer in Jail in China
A Christian pastor is still languishing in jail in China after he was arrested almost two years ago on espionage charges.
Christian Groups Oppose Dutch Government's Plan to Allow Suicide for Elders Who Have 'Completed Life'
Christian groups in The Netherlands are staunchly opposing a proposal from the government to allow assisted suicide for generally healthy elders who feel like they have already "completed life."
Monk Forgives ISIS Militants Who Killed His Brother on His Birthday: 'Persecution Is a Pride for Us'
Islamic State (ISIS) militants chose to kill his brother specifically on his birthday to intimidate Christians. They even made sure that doctors would not be able to save his brother's life since they planned the killing on Thursday evening when no doctors would be staying at hospitals late before a weekend.
Archbishop Of Canterbury Welcomes Russian Orthodox Patriarch To Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury today met for the first time with His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, amid what Lambeth Palace acknowledged were "tensions" between Russia and the UK.
Hillary Clinton On The Christian Faith That Shaped Her Politics
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, Hillary Clinton, then First Lady, spoke about the importance of her Christian faith and how it shaped her as a person.
Indian Pastor Beaten By Mob Of Hindu Extremists Saved By Treatment From Christian Charity
A pastor in India who was beaten almost to death by a mob of Hindu extremists has received life-saving treatment from the anti-persecution charity International Christian Concern (ICC).
Pope's Man In Iraq Urges Christians Not To Flee
One in three of the entire population of Iraq is in desperate need of humanitarian aid, according to the Pope's representative in the war-torn country.
Freed At Last: Iranian Pastor Released From Prison After Six Years
The Iranian pastor held in prison for six years for Christian activities that Iran brands crimes against the state, has been released, according to charity and advocacy groups.
Battle Begins To Liberate Largest Christian Town In Iraq From ISIS
Forces entered Qaraqosh, which was before ISIS home to at least a quarter of Iraq's Christian community, on Tuesday and began the battle for liberation.
Christian Forces Will 'Fight Relentlessly' To Free Mosul From ISIS
The NPF said in its statement that it represents the "Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian" people of Iraq, and is "honoured to participate in these operations to liberate all of our occupied territories, and to push out the terrorist gangs of ISIS".
Trapped Civilians Could Leave Aleppo On Thursday, As Russia Announces Brief Ceasefire
Thousands of civilians trapped in the besieged city of Aleppo in Syria could be able to leave on Thursday after Russia announced it would hold an eight-hour ceasefire.
Marine Le Pen Would Ban All Religious Clothing, Including Crosses, 'To Fight Islam'
Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader in France, promised to ban all religious clothing including Christian symbols, in a bid to defeat radical Islam.
Christian Nun On Aleppo: A Broken City Where People Cry Without Tears And Life Does Not Exist
At least if you get hit by a shell in Aleppo and die, you are released from pain. That was the heartbreak delivered a Catholic nun in London today, speaking about life under the constant bombardment being sufferd in Syria's second city.
Young Pope Actor Jude Law Is Not Religious But Has Faith 'In All Sorts Of Things'
Actor Jude Law has described himself as a "polytheist" who could find nothing in the Bible to help him play the lead in the new television series, The Young Pope.
Pope Francis Donates $100,000 To Haiti Victims
Pope Francis has donated $100,000 to victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.
The Battle To Retake Mosul: What Will It Mean For Civilians?
The battle to retake Mosul, a key city for Islamic State in northern Iraq and its final stronghold, has begun. Aid agencies are preparing as up to one million people are expected to flee.