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Archaeologists find rare burial caves dating back to time of the Exodus
Archaeologists find rare burial caves dating back to time of the Exodus

Israeli archaeologists say they have discovered a 3,300-year-old intact burial cave from the time of Pharaoh Ramesses II.

European court's ruling on Belgian euthanasia laws is 'important win for life'
European court's ruling on Belgian euthanasia laws is 'important win for life'

Europe's top court has dismissed a challenge against Belgium's legal framework for euthanasia but found that it violated the European Convention on Human Rights in how it reviewed the circumstances surrounding a 64-year-old woman's death.

After death of Mahsa Amini, Christians condemn oppression and discrimination in Iran
After death of Mahsa Amini, Christians condemn oppression and discrimination in Iran

As the death of Mahsa Amini continues to stir global protests, Iranian Christians are adding their voices to the condemnation being expressed over the treatment of women and enforced wearing of the hijab in Iran.

Killing of Christians at 'epidemic levels' in Nigeria
Killing of Christians at 'epidemic levels' in Nigeria

"This is an all-encompassing strategy of wiping the entire Christian population from our ancestral land and the face of the earth."

Forced to choose between faith and family in Somalia
Forced to choose between faith and family in Somalia

For Lula, like so many other Somalis, believing in Christ forced her into a stark choice: her faith or her family.

Russia's war in Ukraine is 'unacceptable' - Pope
Russia's war in Ukraine is 'unacceptable' - Pope

Pope Francis also described it as "repugnant, senseless aggression, barbaric" and "sacrilegious".

Former RZIM VP regrets not 'pushing harder' amid Ravi Zacharias scandal
Former RZIM VP regrets not 'pushing harder' amid Ravi Zacharias scandal

A former executive for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries recently shared in a live panel discussion that she regrets not "pushing harder" when sexual abuse allegations against the late apologist Ravi Zacharias first emerged.

New Italian prime minister vows to protect 'God, family, country'
New Italian prime minister vows to protect 'God, family, country'

The politician's supporters see her as committed to upholding the values of God, family and country as European leaders increasingly embrace cosmopolitan and secular values of supranational organizations like the European Union as opposed to individual nation-states.

Trial of 90-year-old cardinal begins in Hong Kong
Trial of 90-year-old cardinal begins in Hong Kong

The trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen on charges of sedition is underway in Hong Kong.

A Bible is all that survived horror arson attack on Christians
A Bible is all that survived horror arson attack on Christians

A Bible was all that was left after a Christian convert lost his home in a fire which he believes was started by fellow villagers.

Nun murdered, 6 beheaded by the Islamic State in Mozambique
Nun murdered, 6 beheaded by the Islamic State in Mozambique

Amid rising jihadist violence in Mozambique, an 83-year-old Italian nun was shot and killed and six others were beheaded earlier this month by suspected militants aligned with the Islamic State.

Church of England bars Desmond Tutu's lesbian daughter from leading funeral for her godfather
Church of England bars Desmond Tutu's lesbian daughter from leading funeral for her godfather

The Church of England has barred the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter from officiating her godfather's funeral because she is in a same-sex relationship.

Pakistan is in the clutches of climate injustice
Pakistan is in the clutches of climate injustice

Christians all over the world need to be aware of how much the suffering people of Pakistan need our assistance now.

Managing God's creation in a better way
Managing God's creation in a better way

How tree planting in Kenya is helping to improve food security.

Instead of nuclear threats, Putin should 'engage in meaningful peace talks'
Instead of nuclear threats, Putin should 'engage in meaningful peace talks'

The Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament has expressed concern at Vladimir Putin's threats to "use all the means at our disposal" in its war with Ukraine.

Mark Driscoll suspended from TikTok for saying \'men can\'t have babies\'
Mark Driscoll suspended from TikTok for saying 'men can't have babies'

Mark Driscoll, the outspoken Senior Pastor of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, says he was briefly suspended from the popular short-form video hosting service TikTok for declaring on the platform that "men can't have babies."