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Martyred Christian missionary's remains found in Japan
The grave of a Catholic priest who died in captivity in Japan more than 300 years ago has been identified, according to Japanese authorities.
Egalitarian prayer space at Western Wall challenged by Israeli Archaeological Council
The Archaeological Council of Israel has warned that a planned egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall would cause major damage to the world heritage site.
A respected bishop worked for company caught up in Panama Papers row
A respected Pentecostal bishop in the Bahamas was vice-president of the controversial fund run by UK Prime Minister David Cameron's father.
Detained Chinese pastor released but placed under surveillance
A Chinese pastor who was detained after he opposed the removal of crosses from churches in Zhejiang has been released.
Nigeria: One Christian pastor killed and two released after kidnapping at church camp
Two of the three pastors captured in Kaduna state during a church-camp prayer meeting have been released, while the third died after being abandoned in the wild, according to Morning Star News.
Christians, Muslim group hail landmark court ruling in Malaysia on freedom of religion
Christians and even a Muslim group welcomed a recent landmark ruling by a High Court in Malaysia that recognised that freedom of religion is a fundamental human right. The court struck down a decades-long government policy that had made it tough for Christian converts to renounce their former Islamic faith without the consent of an Islamic court.
Latest ISIS propaganda video threatens London, Rome and 'nations of the cross'
The Islamic State terror group has issued a new propaganda video threatening London, Rome and Berlin with new terror attacks. However, experts believe the video also contains signs that IS is itself in crisis.
Christian minister performs risky baptism ritual as Storm Katie batters U.K. beach
A Christian minister has come under fire after performing baptism on children on a beach despite extreme winds and strong waves.
Bones of a Christian saint uncovered in rubble of ISIS-destroyed monastery
The bones of a saint have been discovered among the ruins of an ancient monastery in the Christian town of al-Qaryatain, liberated from ISIS control on Sunday.
Louisiana Senate panel rejects proposed repeal of law requiring equal lessons on Creation, evolution
Students in Louisiana will still continue to be taught how God created Earth and mankind as told in the Holy Bible's Book of Genesis, thanks to the courageous effort of some state senators to reject the repeal of an existing law that requires equal lessons on Creation and evolution.
Even an atheist agrees: ISIS terrorist attacks on Christians are all about religion
Even though he does not personally believe in the existence of God, it is clear for prominent atheist Richard Dawkins that the attacks launched by the terrorist group Islamic State' (ISIS) on Christians are all about religion.
European governments now consider killing babies as 'essential condition' for women's rights
European countries are not just openly discussing the prospect of killing babies; they are also considering it as an "essential condition" for the full realization of women's rights.
Armenia warns Nagorno-Karabakh clashes could turn into all-out war
Armenia's president warned on Monday that an outbreak of violence in breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh risked spiralling into all-out war.
Pastor claims to have seen heaven, takes pics to prove it
A South African preacher is claiming that he was able to go to heaven and take pictures of paradise but his story is not being received in the way that he expects. In fact, he is being ridiculed online for trying to sell photos of heaven.
Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law
Poland has seen demonstrations by many thousands of people after the ruling Law and Justice party disclosed it is to bring abortion law into line with Catholic Church teachings.
129 children disappear from Calais refugee camp
More than 100 children have vanished from the Calais refugee camp according to a recent census. Charities have expressed shock and concern, particularly following evidence of the abuse and rape of boys in the camp.