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Working for peace in South Sudan
World Vision's David Thomson speaks to Christian Today about his hopes for the future stability of South Sudan
EU should be more open to Syrian refugees - bishop
Bishop Patrick Lynch is calling on the UK and other European governments to "find a way in which countries within the EU can receive at least some of the refugees" who have fled Syria as a result of the escalating violence.
Sri Lanka: Churches attacked and vandalised
Violent protests interrupted Sunday morning services on January 12, at two churches in Hikkaduwa, a small coastal town in southern Sri Lanka.
Vatican calls for Syria ceasefire
The Vatican has called for an unconditional ceasefire in Syria as it reconfirmed its commitment to establishing peace and reconciliation in the Middle Eastern nation.
Pope's Harley Davidson to be sold at auction
The Pope's motorcycle is to go on sale as part of Rétromobile week at the Bonhams Paris sale this February.
2013 a bad year for religious freedom in Cuba
The advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call upon the leadership of Cuba to improve religious freedom in the country.
Dennis Rodman forgiven for outburst against imprisoned Christian Kenneth Bae
The family of Kenneth Bae have accepted the apology from former NBA star Dennis Rodman following an outburst in which he suggested that Korean-American Christian may deserve his imprisonment in North Korea.
Christmas passes peacefully for Copts in Egypt
Egypt's Coptic Christians had reason to be of good cheer this Christmas after early reports showed that their festive celebrations passed off without incident â unlike in previous years.
Algeria's churches fear impact of new law governing NGOs
A number of churches, as well as foreign NGOs, in Algeria have called for the abolition of a new law which they say will hamper their work.
Nigeria attacks: Villagers say soldiers joined in slaughter
Survivors of the January 6 slaughter of 33 Christians in a village in Nigeria's Plateau State said Special Task Force (STF) soldiers stationed to protect them turned their weapons on those fleeing the attack.
Nepal: Christian homes and church in arson attack
A church building and the homes of four Christian converts in a Nepal village were set alight on December 23.
Satanists pushing for statue at Oklahoma Capitol
The New York-based Satanic Temple group has submitted plans for a statue to be placed on the steps of Oklahoma City's Capitol Building.
Fighting in South Sudan: An explanation
The current violence in South Sudan is no mere hiccup but a crisis that has been brewing for some time, explains Elizabeth Kendal
Education initiative offers Ugandan girls a better future
A new education project in Kampala is providing more than 4,000 vulnerable girls with a hope for the future through innovative Creative Learning Centres.
California teacher says 'Jesus is not allowed in school'
Religious freedom campaigners are pressuring a school in California to apologise for apparently telling a 6-year-old child that "Jesus is not allowed in school".
Egypt's suffering Christian community praised for restraint despite repeated attacks
'Reconciliation in the incarnation' - Bishop Angaelos' nativity message