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Legalising assisted suicide will 'hide killing with euphemisms,' Canada's Catholic leader says

A Catholic leader in Canada has warned that the upcoming legislation to legalise assisted suicide and euthanasia will "threaten the vulnerable and the conscience of those who oppose it."

Christians worldwide take a stand and unite in prayer for the persecuted as persecution rises to 'unprecedented level'

Christian leaders across America on Sunday (April 17) have prayed in union for people around the globe who have experienced persecution because of their faith.

China kills 23 million unborn babies each year; forced abortion, sterilisation continue unabated â U.S. State Department

China is aborting 23 million babies every year, a staggering 10 million increase from the government's commonly quoted figure of 13 million per year, according to new reports.

ISIS demolishes 2,000-year-old 'Gate of God' in ancient city of Nineveh in Iraq

The Islamic State (ISIS) has razed another 2, 000 year old archeological treasure in the ancient city of Ninevah, accordi

Canada's evangelicals say assisted suicide is not the right response to suffering

"Never before have we as a nation said that intentional killing is an appropriate response to suffering," the leaders said in a statement.

'We seek the hand of God': Ecuador death toll rises as rescuers pick through the rubble

Christian Today spoke to survivors in Ecuador as the rescue job begins.

Jerusalem bus blast causes around 20 casualties â Israeli media

An explosion aboard a bus in Jerusalem caused around 20 casualties on Monday, Israeli media said, and police said it may have been a militant attack or the result of a fire from other causes.

400 refugees feared dead after boats capsize in Mediterranean, reports say

At least 400 refugees are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after their boats capsized on the way to Europe.

India: Church leaders fear government's 'anti-Christian agenda'

Church leaders have accused the Indian government of an anti-Christian agenda following a move to reassess the minority status given to some schools.

Christian parents print 'Our God is Bigger' shirts to protest removal of Bible verse from school's website

Christian parents have launched a T-shirt campaign in response to the removal of a Bible verse from a school website following complaints by atheists.

Syrian refugees picked for the Vatican: 'Pope Francis saved our lives'

The refugees picked by Pope Francis to be taken in by the Vatican have praised him as their "saviour".

Irish nun who died in Ecuador earthquake was 'beautiful person'

An Irish nun has been announced as one of more than 250 dead in an earthquake in Ecuador.

Christian women are the most vulnerable to persecution, says conference

In order to encourage unified action against the plight of Christian women throughout the world, the participants of the recent Marcham Conference issued a letter to the global church asking it to acknowledge the extent and severity of violence against Christian women â especially in communities under pressure for their faith.

Senior ISIS fighter killed in US air strike