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Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old church dedicated to a 'glorious martyr'
Researchers have discovered the ruins of a 1,500-year-old church from the time of the Byzantine Empire near Jerusalem that was dedicated to an unknown "glorious martyr."
Bible translator murdered in his home
A second Bible translator has been killed by suspected Fulani extremists in southern Cameroon this week.
International community must 'act now' to stop Christianity disappearing from the Middle East
There is not much time left to save Christianity in the Middle East following years of intense persecution, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston stands by decision not to report dad's child abuse to police
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has stood by his decision not to go to the police after he first became aware of his father's paedophilia.
Rick Warren's frank warning to church leaders: 'You are capable of any sin'
The Saddleback Church pastor said there were three temptations in particular that Christian leaders need to be on their guard against.
Christian woman with schizophrenia to stand trial for blasphemy in Indonesia
A Christian woman in Indonesia is to stand trial for blasphemy after bringing a dog into a mosque.
9 Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison
Nine Christians, including a church pastor, have been sentenced to five years in prison by the Iranian authorities.
Churches destroyed by ISIS in Iraq to be rebuilt
Two Iraq churches that were destroyed by the so-called Islamic State are to be rebuilt with the help of the Muslim-majority United Arab Emirates.
Chinese authorities bulldoze megachurch
Authorities in China are reported to have demolished a 3,000-seater church in Anhui province and detained its pastors.
Kurdish female politician executed by Turkish-backed militia in Syria
A Kurdish female politician who had worked extensively to bring together Christians, Arabs and Kurds in Syria, has been executed by a Turkish-backed group.
Authorities shut down several churches in Algeria
Authorities in Algeria on Wednesday closed the Tafath (Light) church building in Tizi-Ouzou, a day after sealing shut the country's largest church despite resistance, sources said.
What it's like on the ground during the Turkey-Syria offensive
"People are afraid of terrorist attacks that these people might plan after being freed, especially against Christians."
Call for prayer as Christians face more suffering in Syria
The World Evangelical Alliance has called on the global church to pray for Christians in Syria following Turkey's military assault.
After Turkish military offensive, Syrian church leaders fear 'Islamist agenda'
Some of the Christians in the region are converts from Islam and the church leaders have warned that they are particularly vulnerable.
Church 'deeply concerned' over Turkish Syria offensive
The Church of Scotland has called for "swift action" to bring an end to violence in northern Syria after Turkey began its offensive on the region.
Calls for Cuban officials to be barred from the US over religious freedom violations
The US government is being urged to bar Cuban officials from entering the country over reports that religious minorities are facing increasing persecution.