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Extremist ideology, not ISIS, is the problem; Christian persecution not new, says convert who witnessed prison 'miracle'
"ISIS is not the problem." The statement comes from the Rev. Majed el-Shafie, a Christian convert who suffered horrible torture at the hands of Islamic extremists and experienced a "miracle" in prison when rabid dogs unleashed to maul him did not even touch him.
Nigeria: Four women hospitalised in riot at Anglican church as synod begins
Five people are in hospital, two in a serious condition after clashes between soldiers and protesters at an Anglican church in Nigeria where a synod meeting has been overshadowed by calls for a local bishop to resign over "financial recklessness"
Chile: Church burned down, at least 16 destroyed this year
Unknown attackers burned the church and destroyed two high-tension electricity towers, the Associated Press news agency reported
Australia suspends funding for World Vision after claims of channelling funds to Hamas
Australia is suspending funding for the Christian relief group World Vision's operations in the Palestinian Territories following claims that its Gaza representative channelled millions of dollars to Hamas
ISIS has captured 3,000 Iraqi villagers and executed 12 of them, says UN
Islamic State fighters reportedly captured up to 3,000 fleeing Iraqi villagers on Thursday and subsequently executed 12 of them, the UN refugee agency UNHCR has said
Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof assaulted in prison
Dylann Roof, who was charged over the massacre of nine black parishioners at a church in Charleston last June, was assaulted by a fellow inmate yesterday
Nigeria: Split emerges in Boko Haram - world's deadliest Islamist group
It's reported that a split has emerged among one of the most deadly Islamist groups in the world. Boko Haram has been responsible for numerous atrocities in several African countries - including the mass kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls.
Senior Church of England clergyman found guilty of historic sex abuse
A retired clergyman in the Church of England faces a possible prison sentence after being found guilty of historic sex abuse.
Spain: Franciscan friar assaulted in 'Christianophobic' attack
Police in Spain are hunting a Moroccan man who tried to rip the crucifix from the neck of a Franciscan friar and then tried to kill him.
Pastor dies of malnutrition while trying to emulate Jesus' fasting for 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness
A 44-year-old pastor in South Africa tried to emulate Jesus Christ who fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights to prepare for His ministry as written in the gospels of Luke, Mark and Matthew.
World Vision's Gaza manager charged with supporting Hamas militants
Israel has charged a senior World Vision employee with providing support to the Hamas movement, the organisation has announced.
Franklin Graham explains why he is moving Christian persecution summit from Russia
Evangelist Franklin Graham has cancelled his persecuted Christians summit in Russia because of new laws restricting Christian freedom. The summit will now take place in the US next year.
Christian priest dragged on floor as police evict worshippers from condemned church
Riot police have forcibly removed worshippers from a church in Paris who were protesting against the demolition of the building to make way for social housing and parking.
Reese Witherspoon opens up about faith in heaven and real angels with wings and halos
Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon has opened up about her faith in the existence of heaven. She believes it is a place that exists, with real angels with halos and wings.
Churches told to 'get with the programmes' by downloading latest apps
Having become the Pokémon Go-to hub in the latest online craze, the Church of England has decided it's gotta catch 'em all when it comes to other forms of social media as well.
14 Irish bishops to send trainee priests to national seminary despite 'gay sub-culture' and Grindr rumours
Fourteen of the 26 Catholic diocesan bishops in Ireland have said they will continue to send seminarians to the national seminary, despite the decision by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin to cease sending trainee priests there