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Afghan house churches 'continue to grow'
Despite intense persecution, the tiny Christian community in Afghanistan is growing, according to Voice of the Martyrs.
17 Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
Open Doors is asking for prayer after at least 17 Christians were killed in a string of targeted attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bukhara: An ancient city experiences revival
One extraordinary development in Bukhara is the role of women in evangelizing in the area. In fact, the vast majority of evangelists and small group leaders among the new believers are women.
Pakistani Christian couple who escaped death row find refuge in Europe
Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel describe 8 years of an unspeakable ordeal
Evangelicals issue call to pray for end to war in Ukraine
Evangelicals are being asked to set aside 24 August - Independence Day in Ukraine - for the day of prayer.
Hundreds of Baptist churches have been 'lost' in Ukraine war
Yaroslav Pyzh, president of Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary in Lviv, told the Baptist Press in an interview published Monday that "about 400 Baptist churches" had been "lost."
World Boxing Council bans trans-identified males from competing against women
The World Boxing Council has announced a new policy that requires participants in the sport to compete against members of their biological sex as the debate about men competing in women's sports continues.
Terrorists kill more than 20 Christians in Nigeria
"Constant killings and maiming of innocent Christians by terrorists and herdsmen bandits have become very common here in Taraba state."
Australia's conservative Anglicans announce new diocese
A new diocese has been formed in Australia for traditionalist Anglicans at odds with the liberal stance of their bishops on marriage and sexuality.
Warnings for the UK after Australian conversion therapy ban
Introducing a conversion therapy ban similar to that in the Australian state of Victoria could be "catastrophic", Christian campaigners have warned.
Archaeologists uncover inscription to Peter
Archaeologists believe the discovery of the inscription is further evidence that the site is the house of Peter.
Iranian Christian convert loses case at European court
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected the case of an Iranian Christian convert who was denied protection in Germany and could face deportation, leaving him vulnerable to persecution upon his return to Iran.
Archbishop voices 'great sadness' after dozens die in Egypt church fire
The Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London has spoken of his "great sadness" after a fire in a church in Egypt left dozens dead, including many children.
Former employee accuses Hillsong of misappropriating church finances
A former employee of Hillsong has accused the church of misappropriating its finances and giving "large cash gifts" to the family of its founding pastor, Brian Houston.
Weapons used by Roman soldiers in destruction of Second Temple discovered in Jerusalem
Antiquity experts in Israel say they have found archaeological evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple as prophesied by Jesus in the New Testament.
What the news isn't reporting about the growing global food crisis
As governing bodies and international charities respond to the unprecedented global food crisis, international child development charity Compassion UK is witnessing the pivotal but unreported role churches in the world's poorest communities play in combatting the crisis.