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Archbishop of Canterbury says plight of Christians in Middle East is 'acute'
Archbishop of Canterbury says plight of Christians in Middle East is 'acute'

The Archbishop of Canterbury says Christians have 'vanished' from parts of the Middle East

Dutch man loses legal bid to identify as 20 years younger
Dutch man loses legal bid to identify as 20 years younger

A Dutch man's bid to change his legal age because he feels 20 years younger has been turned down by the courts.

Pope: Gay priests should be celibate or leave

Men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be admitted to the Catholic clergy, and it would be better for priests who are actively gay to leave rather than lead a double life, Pope Francis says in a new book.

Christian singer Lauren Daigle 'can't say one way or the other' if homosexuality is a sin
Christian singer Lauren Daigle 'can't say one way or the other' if homosexuality is a sin

Grammy-nominated Christian singer Lauren Daigle was the featured artist on "The Domenick Nati Show" on iHeart radio earlier this week and said she couldn't answer whether homosexuality is a sin.

Joel Osteen's brother recalls 'indescribable evil' he witnessed as medical missionary in Iraq
Joel Osteen's brother recalls 'indescribable evil' he witnessed as medical missionary in Iraq

Paul Osteen, a general and vascular surgeon, served in medical missions at an emergency field hospital near Mosul

Hardline groups that agitated to remove Christian governor hold major rally in Jakarta
Hardline groups that agitated to remove Christian governor hold major rally in Jakarta

Tens of thousands of Indonesian Muslims held a rally in Jakarta on Sunday led by hardline groups who had agitated to remove the city's Christian governor, underscoring the growing influence of Islamist groups ahead of elections in 2019.

Terrorism charges for leaders of hardline Islamist group persecuting Asia Bibi

Pakistan's government on Saturday announced it will press terrorism and sedition charges against leaders of a hardline Islamist group that staged recent protests across the country against the acquittal of Asia Bibi.

Act now on climate change, Christians tell world leaders
Act now on climate change, Christians tell world leaders

Christians are urging country leaders to agree to 'transformative action' on climate change when a major UN climate summit takes place this week.

Angola's government targets thousands of churches for closure, obstructs protests
Angola's government targets thousands of churches for closure, obstructs protests

According to the government figures, there are over 4,000 unregistered churches. The police are now locking down all these churches, and accessing them can lead to prosecution.

2,000-year-old ring discovered bearing name of Pontius Pilate
2,000-year-old ring discovered bearing name of Pontius Pilate

A ring discovered 50 years ago has reignited excitement among archaeologists after new research revealed a possible connection to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who tried Jesus.

Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction
Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction

It had been expected to go for up to $300,000, but a Bible inscribed by Einstein failed to find a buyer when it was put up for auction at Sotheby's on Friday.

God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope
God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope

Pope Francis has told sick children visiting the Vatican that they could always talk to their guardian angel in times of difficulty.

Advent campaign shows children how Christians are taking aid to the world's most remote places
Advent campaign shows children how Christians are taking aid to the world's most remote places

Mission Aviation Fellowship is helping thousands of school children learn more about communities in need around the world and how a fleet of small planes is making all the difference.

Mission to Seafarers expands into Panama after signing historic agreement
Mission to Seafarers expands into Panama after signing historic agreement

Mission to Seafarers has become the first seafaring welfare charity to operate in Panama after signing a deal with the Panama Maritime Authority.

Peers say UK's position on Asia Bibi is a 'serious betrayal'
Peers say UK's position on Asia Bibi is a 'serious betrayal'

Peers have strongly criticised the Government over its handling of Asia Bibi's plea for asylum.

Rohingya refugees should only return when the conditions are right, says Christian Aid
Rohingya refugees should only return when the conditions are right, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid has said that any return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh should take place on a voluntary basis and only when it is safe to do so.