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Church Bells Ring Once Again In Christian Iraqi Town Freed From ISIS Occupation
After more than two years of silence, Christians in Iraq heard the sound of their faith and freedom as well.
Head of Baby Jesus Statue Is Back After Its 'Shocking' Terracotta Replacement Draws International Attention
A bizarre-looking terracotta head placed on a statue of baby Jesus has been removed and replaced with the statue's original head after it drew international attention.
Sweden, 'Least Religious Nation in West,' Opens Its First Atheist Cemetery â With Church Blessing
In this European country, atheism has become so popular that its influence extends even to the grave. The country is Sweden, which has now opened its first atheist cemetery.
Steve Chalke To Preside Over Renaming Ceremony For Transgender Christian
A transgender Christian who is living as a man will take part in a renaming ceremony at a church in south London this weekend.
Inside Bartella: The Historic Christian Town Liberated From ISIS
A historic Christian town just nine miles outside Mosul has been liberated from ISIS control, two years after militants overran the city.
Pakistan Christian Pastor And Family Beaten And Evicted From Their Home
A Christian pastor and his family have been forcibly evicted from their home in Pakistan.
Christian Charity Launches Urgent Appeal For Child Refugees From Calais 'Jungle'
Steve Chalke, the founder of the Oasis Trust, has launched an urgent appeal for donations towards its care of teenagers coming to the UK from the Calais 'jungle'.
As Battle For Mosul Endures, Pope Francis Weeps For Suffering Of Innocents
As the battle to liberate Mosul advances with the recapture of Bashiqa from Islamic State, Pope Francis has made a passionate appeal for peace
'Behead The Unbelievers': The Threats Faced By Christian Refugees In Germany
The persecution of Christian refugees living in a German reception centre has prompted drastic measures to reduce religiously-motivated violence, Open Doors reports.
Britain Must Resist Sharia Law Warns Pakistan-Born Evangelical Bishop
A leading evangelical bishop has warned that a Government inquiry into Sharia law in Britain is "deeply flawed" and will fail.
Iraq Passes Surprise Law Banning Alcohol, Angering Christians
Iraq's parliament has passed a law forbidding the selling, production or importing of alcohol, in a move that has surprised and upset many in the country's Christian community who rely on the trade.
Archaeologists Hail Discovery Of Lost Battle Site From Fall Of Jerusalem
Fascinating new evidence about the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans in AD 70 has been uncovered during the construction of a new campus for Israel's national school of art.
Chinese Megachurch Pastor Released After Seven Years In Prison
A megachurch pastor who was arrested and imprisoned seven years ago for protesting the demolition of a house church in China has been released, according to reports.
Judgement Day For Ashers Bakery 'Gay Cake' Case
The "gay-cake" case will end on Monday morning with the final judgement from the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast expected around 10am.
France Moves To Demolish Calais Jungle, Aid Agencies Fear For Children
France has begun to clear the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais in which around 7,000 people live in squalid conditions.
Texas High School Allows 'Jesus' In Sponsor Logo on Sports Team's Jersey After Initially Rejecting It
A high school in Texas initially refused the help of a Christian businessman who wanted to use Jesus' name in a sponsorship logo, but eventually changed its decision after being called out by a religious freedom group.