World
'Gift of Mercy': New homeless shelter opens in Rome
A new shelter for homeless people has opened in Rome by the General House of the Society of Jesus in response to Pope Francis' appeal for more housing for those in need.
Tennessee gun store offers discount for Christians
Frontier Firearms, a gun shop in Tennessee, has responded to the shooting in Oregon earlier this month by offering discounted firearms to Christians.
Egypt: Christian broadcaster raided and equipment confiscated
The Cairo studios of Christian satellite broadcaster SAT-7 were raided on Saturday by officers of Egypt's Censorship Department who accused it of operating without the necessary licences.
Franklin Graham condemns silence about ISIS 'Christian genocide'
The world is "largely silent" about the "genocide" being committed by Islamic State against Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities, according to Franklin Graham.
Pakistan: Christian family accused of blasphemy and attacked for drinking from mosque tap
A Pakistani Christian man and his family were forced to flee their home after he was accused of blasphemy while collecting water.
Syria: World Council of Churches calls for end to foreign interventions
Violence in Syria has become "ethically unbearable" and the world's governments should immediately end all military interventions there, according to the World Council of Churches.
Obama: Christianity can lead to an 'us-versus-them' mentality
President Obama suggested that Christians who take their religion seriously can often adopt an "us versus them" mentality, in an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson.
Israel: Stabbings as violence flares in Palestinian 'Day of Rage'
Attacks have left two dead and many wounded as unrest mounts following protests in the Temple Mount area.
Pro-Islam books used in US schools found to violate Constitution as protests mount
An international organization based in Tennessee has called on Gov. Bill Haslam, the State Legislature and the state Department of Educcation to investigate textbooks and instructional materials related to history, geography and social studies subjects, saying that these are filled with pro-Islam teachings that violate the US Constitution.
European Union plan to deport 400,000 asylum seekers from Africa uncovered
The European Union plans to deport thousands of migrants back to their home countries within weeks, according to a leaked document to the London Times.
Alabama judge: US Supreme Court â not states â should issue gay marriage licences
A probate judge in Alabama is asking the state Supreme Court to issue an order that will recognize same-sex marriage licenses but will bar its issuance in the state.
India: Who are the Hindu nationalists targeting Christians and Muslims for conversion?
An Hindu nationalist group wants minority Muslims and Christians to accept that India is a nation of Hindus and is pushing some of them to convert.
Turkey blames Islamic State for deadly Ankara bomb attack
Opponents have vented anger at President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at funerals, universities and courthouses.
California bans use of offensive 'R' word, drawing praise from Native Americans
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Sunday prohibiting public schools from using the term "Redskins" as athletic team names, mascots or nicknames.
Openly gay clergy celebrate election victories to CofE General Synod
At least four openly gay clergymen have been elected to the General Synod of the Church of England.
Results on investigations into fragments of the True Cross coming soon
Oxford University has launched a centre to study ancient Christian relics such as bones claimed to be those of St John of the Gospels, John the Baptist and fragments purported to be from the true Cross.