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Ancient mosaic discovered in Church of the Nativity
An eight-foot tall angel has been found by a team working on the restoration of the fourth century church.
Muslims converting to Christianity in Saudi Arabia, despite intense persecution
Forced to live in secret, Christians in Saudi Arabia are being supported in their faith online.
Iran bans pilgrims from Hajj amid spat with Saudi Arabia
Iranian pilgrims will be barred from participating in the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, according to authorities.
Civil rights group protests US Air Force's 'Christian bias'
A civil liberties group has launched a campaign criticising the United States Air Force for showing "favoritism" towards Christianity.
Fallujah: Thousands trapped as ISIS fights back against Iraqi forces
A "human catastrophe" is unfolding in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as the Iraqi army's surge was checked heavy ISIS bombardment.
Hello from Seoul: Christian defector broadcasts the gospel into North Korea
Kim Chung-seong' show defies the isolated state's efforts to keep its people in the dark about the world, religion and the truth about its leaders.
ISIS news: Terrorist group now using social media to sell captured girls turned sex slaves
The Islamic State (ISIS) apparently is now using social media to sell captured girls and women online in another possible indication of the terrorist group's financial woes brought about by the sustained military operation of anti-ISIS forces.
Is the world becoming pro-gay? Mexico joins U.N. coalition promoting LGBT's political agenda
In a surprising move, the predominantly Roman Catholic nation of Mexico recently announced that it intends to join a coalition of 19 other countries belonging to the United Nations that lead efforts to push for the political agenda of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBTs).
Christian school stands by biblical values despite risk of losing U.S. federal funding
The St. John's Lutheran School, Pre-K through 8th grade church-affiliated learning institution in Baraboo, chose to assert its duty to mold students based on Christian values, although it faces the risk of losing funding from the federal government.
Egypt's president appeals for unity over Minya attack, urges victim not to be 'angered'
The attack saw a 300-strong mob torch Christian houses and strip the 70-year-old woman naked as she was dragged along the street.
Iraqi army storms to edge of Islamic State-held Falluja; fresh bombings hit Baghdad
The battle for Falluja is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever fought against Islamic State.
More 'Dead Sea scrolls' could be found as Israel begins excavation programme
A full-scale programme of excavations in the Judaean Desert caves is needed to prevent artefacts like the Dead Sea Scrolls being lost.
Catholic leaders ask: Did Facebook censor religious as well as conservative news?
If true that Facebook routinely suppressed conservative news in its "trending news" section as alleged in a report earlier this month, could it be possible that the social media giant also excluded faith groups in the news selection process, even inadvertently?
Pastor sparks furore after holding Muslim funeral inside Protestant church for ISIS fighter in Germany
A German pastor stirred strong Christian emotions when he recently held a Muslim funeral inside the Protestant St. Pauli Church in Hamburg, Germany for a 17-year-old man labelled a "terrorist" and a "killer" who fought and died for the Islamic State (ISIS).
Nun who survived Yemen massacre visits family of kidnapped priest
Sixteen people including four nuns died when Islamic State terrorists attacked the home in Aden.
New photo of Japanese hostage appears with message pleading for help
Yasuda's plight came to attention in March, when a video surfaced showing him reading a message to his country and his family.