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Project Pearl: how 20 brave Christians smuggled a million Bibles into China in one night
The beach was shrouded in darkness. The eerie silence was occasionally broken by the sound of waves gently lapping the seashore. Hundreds of Christians were silently clustered on the coast of Southern China.
Iran election set to intensify Christian persecution
Should hard-liners tighten their grip on Iranian politics, persecution will be stepped up.
Evangelical leaders react to Israel's new prime minister
Israel's new government that pushed out former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after over a decade in power has received praise and condemnation from prominent pro-Israel evangelicals, with many saying they will continue to support Israel no matter who is in charge.
'Real-life Jonah' survives being caught in whale's mouth
A lobster diver found himself trapped in the mouth of a humpback whale in an account that has echoes of the biblical story of Jonah.
Christian Aid welcomes Prime Minister's vaccine promise
Boris Johnson made the announcement as G7 leaders gathered in in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, for the start of their summit on Friday.
Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules
A judge in Canada has ruled against a pastor who was challenging the legality of ongoing restrictions on in-person worship gatherings as part of Alberta's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Home Secretary says Government wants to help Christian forced marriage and conversion victim
The Home Secretary says she has been working on the case of Maira Shahbaz "for a considerable period of time".
Dalai Lama, Rowan Williams and other faith leaders in joint vaccine call to G7
Faith leaders are pleading with Boris Johnson and other G7 leaders meeting in Cornwall this week to end vaccine inequality.
Rick Warren has begun the search for his successor
Rick Warren has started the search for a new pastor to take the helm of his California megachurch.
Controversial preacher TB Joshua dies aged 57
Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria, passed away on Sunday after feeling unwell during an evening church service.
Hong Kong churches threatened over Tiananmen commemorations
Seven Hong Kong Catholic churches, which were to hold mass to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 by the Chinese Communist Party, found threatening signs posted in front of their buildings, according to reports.
Christian couple on death row for 8 years cleared of blasphemy charges
A Pakistani court has acquitted a Christian couple of blasphemy after nearly eight years on death row.
Pastor and his 3-year-old son killed in Nigeria
A pastor and his 3-year-old son have been killed in an attack by radicalised Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.
A house of healing for Iran's fleeing Christians
A new community centre is being constructed in Turkey to provide a refuge for Christians fleeing persecution in Iran.
Archbishop expresses 'deep sadness' over remains of 215 children found in mass grave at former Catholic school
The school opened under the Roman Catholic administration in 1890 and housed as many as 500 students in the 1950s.
Christian doctor facing criminal charges after telling people to pray to Jesus
A Christian doctor in India is facing criminal charges after telling families to pray to Jesus during the pandemic.