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Persecution predicted to rise in North Korea
The leader of a North Korean ministry has warned that Christians are likely to face increased persecution under new guidelines released by the government.
Pope Francis to WEF: 'Humanity must be served by wealth, not ruled by it'
Pope Francis delivered a message to members of the WEF in which he called on business and government leaders to approach economic concerns with "a renewed, profound and broadened sense of responsibility" to protect the most vulnerable.
Infidelity on the rise in France
More and more French admit to adultery and being comfortable with it,a new poll suggests
'No excuses' for failed Syria peace talks - World Vision
As international delegates head into day two of the Geneva II peace conference in Switzerland,World Vision is calling on world leaders to ensure that humanitarian aid is able to reach the most vulnerable people in Syria, saying the situation is "urgent".
Secularists call for separation of church and state in Finland
The Union of Freethinkers in Finland wants to abolish the privilege enjoyed by the state churches
Anglicans saddened by death of West Africa Primate
Members of the Anglican Communion have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the Primate of The Church of the Province of West Africa on Tuesday.
Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm
The Salvation Army has been assisting communities in Tonga as the South Pacific nation recovers from one of the most powerful storms it has ever been hit by.
Early Christian burial site found in China
What was suspected as the oldest Christian burial site in China had its origins confirmed by experts this week.
Geneva II: Christians looking for concrete steps towards peace in Syria
The WEA, Christian Aid and Tearfund have urged delegates to find a peaceful solution to the Syrian conflict, with a particular emphasis on care for minority Christians and other religious groups, as well as over 2 million refugees who have been forced to flee the country.
EU abortionist agenda defeated for third time
Attempts by MEP Edite Estrela to introduce a pro-abortionist agenda into the European Parliament have failed for the third time.
Pakistani Christians in search of a new homeland
After decades of false blasphemy accusations, murders, and attacks, some Christians in Pakistan are making the difficult decision to leave their country
Christian bakers violated gay couple's rights, say Oregon officials
Christian Bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein's legal journey continues as the Oregon Bureau of Labour and Industries delivers its ruling against them.
Hopes of a brighter future stir in Egypt's Christians
Bishops' delight as 98 per cent vote 'yes' for constitution
Peshawar church offers counselling training after bombings
The Diocese of Peshawar is responding to the needs of those affected by the All Saints, Peshawar, suicide bombing last September, amid statistics that show minority faiths in Pakistan are the most persecuted in the world
Tunisian constitution finds no place for Sharia
Tunisia's National Constituent Assembly is close to passing a new constitution which rejects Islam as the "main source of law"
Philippines united in prayer after year of natural disasters and unrest
After an earthquake, typhoon, and an armed internal uprising, the Philippines came together in a national day of prayer led by President Benigno Aquino III