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10 Christian families evicted from Mexico community, left in the mountains for their refusal to renounce faith
Ten Christian families have been evicted from their community and left in the mountains after they refuse to renounce their faith, according to the International Christian Concern (ICC).
Russian action in Syria offers hope, claims Catholic bishop
Most people in Syria support the Russian military action against terrorists, according to the country's senior Catholic bishop. They are pinning their hopes on Russia helping negotiate peace in the war-torn land, he said.
Director of church-run nursery released after two years in prison in China
The director of a nursery run by a church in China has been released from prison after serving two years for "engaging in illegal business operations", the charity China Aid reported.
Church leaders in India condemn decision to deny equality to low-caste Christians and Muslims
Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs who are born into the lower castes have been granted special privileges to help them break free of discrimination, but the government has refused to give the same rights to Christians and Muslims.
Baptist 'Cathedral of Europe' is to close down
A prominent Baptist church in Scotland, which is known informally as the Baptist 'Cathedral of Europe' is going to close down within five years.
ISIS is using child soldiers at an 'unprecedented rate', report warns
Islamic State is using child soldiers at "an increasing and unprecedented rate", according to a report released yesterday.
'Christianity is being chopped': Trump wants to give power back to the Church, encourages pastors to speak up
The United States government has already taken a lot of power from the Church, and Republican presidential candidate will not take this sitting down.
Imam found dead in Rochdale, Muslims told to be cautious
56-year-old Jalal Uddin was found dead after leading prayers at his mosque.
Republican bets back up Trump in dispute with Pope Francis on immigration policy
At least four Republican presidential candidates issued statements on Thursday supporting their rival Donald Trump in his dispute with Pope Francis regarding the GOP front-runner's plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border to keep out criminals and possible terrorists.
Pope's comments on Trump not a 'personal attack' â Vatican
Pope Francis's suggestion that Donald Trump was "not Christian" because of his views on immigration was not a personal attack, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said on Friday.
Trump cites respect for Pope Francis but says questioning his faith is 'disgraceful'
U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump quickly responded on Thursday to Pope Francis' reported statement that his views on immigration were "not Christian," saying it was "disgraceful" for a religious leader to question anyone's faith.
Ted Cruz says 'disastrous' gay marriage ruling helped him build support among Christians
Presidential hopeful Senator Ted Cruz has said the "disastrous" gay marriage ruling in the US last year is helping him build support among conservative Christians.
Every Catholic bishop should watch 'Spotlight', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor
Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna said: "All bishops and cardinals must see this film, especially those in charge of souls, because they have to understand that it is the complaint that will save the Church, not the conspiracy of silence."
Euthanasia in Holland: Loneliness cited as key motivator in majority of cases
Loneliness is a key motivation behind the majority of those seeking, and receiving, euthanasia in Holland, a new report has found.
Donald Trump and the Religious Right. Is Jesus really into politics?
We miss out on the Gospel's transforming power if we limit its sphere of influence to merely our 'personal lives.' The radical good news of Jesus isn't just for us personally, it's for the whole of the created order.
Former trainee vicar and youth leader facing jail after multiple rape conviction
A former youth leader and trainee vicar who preached a gospel of abstinence is facing many years in jail after being convicted of the rape of two women. Police are appealing for anyone with more information about the one-time Wycliffe student to come forward.