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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announces major Europe gathering to reinvigorate evangelism
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announces major Europe gathering to reinvigorate evangelism

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is preparing to gather Christian leaders from around Europe for a major gathering on evangelism.

Israeli airstrike damages oldest church in Gaza sheltering Christians, Muslims
Israeli airstrike damages oldest church in Gaza sheltering Christians, Muslims

A Greek Orthodox church compound in the Gaza Strip sheltering hundreds of Palestinians of multiple faiths was reportedly damaged by a fatal Israeli airstrike on Thursday.

Christian pilot returns home after wrongful detention in Mozambique
Christian pilot returns home after wrongful detention in Mozambique

Despite being allowed to return to the US, the investigation into Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot, Ryan Koher, is still ongoing.

Muslim extremists suspected of killing tourists, beating Christian
Muslim extremists suspected of killing tourists, beating Christian

The killers of three people this week in western Uganda accused them of supporting Christian work, and an evangelist in Kampala was beaten unconscious after Muslim extremists on Oct. 10 attacked him for being an "infidel," sources said.

Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operating in the country
Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operating in the country

Draft law 8371, which requires another vote before moving to the president's desk, would give Ukrainian authorities power to examine the connection of religious groups in Ukraine to the Russian Federation and to ban those whose leadership is outside of Ukraine.

Christians ready to take legal action if conversion therapy bill tramples on religious freedom
Christians ready to take legal action if conversion therapy bill tramples on religious freedom

The Christian Institute has repeated its call to the government to ensure that a ban on so-called conversion therapy does not interfere with everyday religious practice.

White House says Israel 'not responsible' for attack on Christian-run hospital in Gaza
White House says Israel 'not responsible' for attack on Christian-run hospital in Gaza

The state of Israel is "not responsible" for a deadly explosion at an Anglican hospital in Gaza that Palestinians say killed 471 people, U.S. officials said Wednesday.

Teacher who made offensive comments about Jesus is banned for 2 years
Teacher who made offensive comments about Jesus is banned for 2 years

A teacher at a Scottish school has been banned from the classroom for two years after making offensive comments, including that "Jesus was gay".

Nuns choose to stay in Gaza with those who cannot flee
Nuns choose to stay in Gaza with those who cannot flee

A group of nuns have chosen to remain in northern Gaza and continue helping vulnerable people in their community despite an evacuation order.

Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital
Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital

The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed calls for the protection of civilians in Gaza after an explosion at an Anglican-run hospital left hundreds dead.

Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'
Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'

Over 50 Christian and Jewish leaders have urged US President Joe Biden to show "unlimited and unqualified support for Israel" as he visits the country on Wednesday.

Liberty U threatened with $37.5M fine, president says
Liberty U threatened with $37.5M fine, president says

Liberty University President Dondi E. Costin says the private Evangelical institution has been threatened with an "unprecedented" $37.5 million fine by the U.S. Department of Education

Jerusalem church leader offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages
Jerusalem church leader offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has offered himself in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.

Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza
Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza

At least 500 people are feared to have been killed in a huge explosion at a Christian hospital in Gaza that both Israel and Hamas have denied responsibility for.

Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity
Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity

A Christian charity is urging people not to give up hope that extreme poverty can one day be a thing of the past.

Christian preacher facing prison over Bible sign near abortion clinic
Christian preacher facing prison over Bible sign near abortion clinic

A Christian preacher who held a sign with a Bible verse on it inside an abortion clinic 'buffer zone' could be sent to prison.