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Wife of murdered pastor gives birth to second child just days after his death
The wife of a pastor who was stabbed to death in Turkey on Nov. 19 reportedly gave birth to their second child just days after the tragedy. Pastor Jinwook Kim, 41, who had been pastoring a small group of Christians in the city of Diyarbakir, was tragically killed after being stabbed three times - twice in the heart and once in the back.
Pastor stabbed to death in horror attack; Leaves behind 4-year-old son and pregnant wife
A pastor has been stabbed to death in a horrific attack, with several sources indicating that he was targeted because of his Christian faith.
Men feel stressed if their female partners earn more than 40% of household income
The best marriages are probably based on teamwork. But it seems individual contributions do matter â specifically, who earns how much of the household income.
Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching
Christians in Australia have voiced concerns about proposed changes to the law in the state of Victoria to outlaw "conversion practices" that could include prayer, pastoral care and religious teaching against sexual activity outside marriage.
After elections, Hong Kong government 'mustn't squander this historic opportunity' to end paralysis
Lord Alton is urging the Hong Kong government to listen to the people after a historic turn out in local elections that saw a landslide victory for pro-democracy parties.
Christians welcome repatriation of British children from Syria
The Foreign Secretary said that some orphaned British children caught up in the conflict in Syria were to be brought back to the UK.
Israel Folau courts controversy again after suggesting Australian fires are result of God's wrath
Rugby star Israel Folau has been criticised by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison after suggesting that the bushfires raging across parts of Australia are God's judgement upon ungodly laws.
Situation is 'getting better' for Christians in Egypt
There are still threats to Christians in Egypt but after decades of persecution, the situation is showing signs of improvement, a church leader in the country has said.
Calls for restraint in Hong Kong as hundreds protest at university
UK politicians including a former Foreign Secretary have called on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to order the city's police to show restraint towards protesters barricaded inside a university.
Muslim Fulani herdsmen kill two Christians in Nigeria
Muslim Fulani herdsmen in north-central Nigeria early on November 14 hacked an 87-year-old Christian to death by machete and killed another by gunshot, an area resident said.
Breaking the silence around HIV
In South Africa, a young mother lives behind the veil of stigma as a result of living with HIV.
Venice floodwaters putting landmark church in peril
"There is no time to waste" in saving the historic St Mark's basilica in Venice from floodwaters and rising sea levels, says its head conservationist.
Prayers for peace and justice in Bolivia after installation of new president
Christians in Bolivia are praying for peace and justice after the historic resignation of president Evo Morales and the installation of Jeanine Ãñez in his place.
Churchgoers in China forced to have fingerprints scanned as state increases surveillance
Face and fingerprint scanning technology is reportedly being implemented in churches in China as the state continues its crackdown on religious minorities.
Australia is burning: here are some possible explanations
Just as we should not dismiss the extremist Green view that this is Mother Earth getting her revenge, so we should not dismiss the judgement of God as a factor.
Turkish president says Christian churches in Syria will be reconstructed
Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan has said that churches in Syria will be restored so that Christians "can go back and start praying there again".