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Asia Bibi says years on death row made her 'strong in faith'
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian mother who spent more than eight years on death row for blasphemy, says her experience made her grow "strong in faith".
Tokyo churches cancel Olympic engagement over Covid
The Olympic Games get underway this week but this time round, they will be without spectators - and the usual spiritual support from churches.
'Boko' not 'Haram' â kidnapped schoolgirl completes 'forbidden' education
One of 276 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, northern Nigeria by the infamous Boko Haram has just graduated from university â the very thing her kidnappers fight to oppose.
Family of detained Cuban pastor evicted from their home
The eviction came a day after a public statement by his wife criticising the Cuban authorities for detaining her husband.
We have been treated like dogs, says wife of pastor detained after Cuba protests
The wife of a pastor detained after massive protests across Cuba has hit out at the "inhumane" treatment of her husband.
How Indian media 'categorically failed' a murdered Christian teenager
Indian media 'categorically failed' a teenager who was brutally murdered by Hindu nationalists after a campaign of violence, according to Christian charity Open Doors.
Inscription with link to Book of Judges discovered in Israel
The 3,100-year-old inscription bears the name 'Jerubbaal', which was another name for the Old Testament judge Gideon.
Nick Vujicic founds pro-life bank 'to further the Kingdom of God'
The evangelist was moved to found ProLife Bank after discovering that most major banks in the US support Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the country.
Government 'deeply concerned' about religious freedom violations in North Korea
The comments were made after Lord Alton asked about the government's response to reports of a forced abortion on a woman suspected of being a Christian.
Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children
The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.
Canadian pastor arrested over worship service freed from prison
A Canadian pastor says he is "thankful" to be freed from prison after being detained over an outdoor worship service.
Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned a wave of violence across Canada that has seen a number of churches attacked.
India's Christians are facing an 'existential threat' - Open Doors
Hindu nationalism is driving a wave of violent persecution against Christians in India, human rights group Open Doors has warned.
Euthanasia will be 'terrible' for Spain, pro-lifers warn
Euthanasia has come into effect in Spain, a few months after legislation was passed in March.
Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison over 'propaganda'
Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to five years in prison for "engaging in propaganda against the Islamic regime."
Appeal launched as eastern DRC struggles to get back on its feet after volcanic eruption
Tearfund has launched an appeal to help people left displaced by a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month.