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Resurgence of nationalism is a 'setback for humanity', says German theologian Jürgen Moltmann
Resurgence of nationalism is a 'setback for humanity', says German theologian Jürgen Moltmann

The 93-year-old said the new wave of nationalism taking root in many countries was a "setback for humanity".

After deadly church attack, evangelical leader in Burkina Faso says only love, not revenge can bring peace
After deadly church attack, evangelical leader in Burkina Faso says only love, not revenge can bring peace

An evangelical leader in Burkina Faso has called on Christians in the country to choose love over revenge after a church attack on Sunday left 14 people dead.

Government must do more to tackle violence against women and girls - Christian Aid
Government must do more to tackle violence against women and girls - Christian Aid

The UK government must use its aid budget and diplomatic influence to promote security for women and girls around the world and especially in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Christian Aid has said.

Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia over 'hell awaits' Instagram post

Rugby Australia (RA), NSW Rugby and Israel Folau have reached a settlement following a dispute over a religious message he posted to social media.

TV evangelist Joseph Prince buys a Singapore mall for $217m
TV evangelist Joseph Prince buys a Singapore mall for $217m

Rock Productions, the business arm of the megachurch led by TV evangelist Joseph Prince, has just bought a mall for $217m.

Pastor says Christians are 'filled with pain' after church attack that killed 14 in Burkina Faso
Pastor says Christians are 'filled with pain' after church attack that killed 14 in Burkina Faso

The Christian community in Burkina Faso is mourning the deaths of 14 people killed in a church attack on Sunday.

Court orders release of five Christians jailed for 11 years for a murder they didn't commit
Court orders release of five Christians jailed for 11 years for a murder they didn't commit

After spending 11 years behind bars for a murder they did not commit, five Christians in eastern India were finally ordered to be freed on November 26, sources said.

Hong Kong Christians threatened over participation in pro-democracy protests
Hong Kong Christians threatened over participation in pro-democracy protests

Dozens of Hong Kong Christians have received threatening online messages after taking part in pro-democracy protests or voicing their support.

Pastor dismisses Turkish president's promise to rebuild churches in Syria

A pastor in Syria has dismissed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to rebuild churches in the country as nothing more than "a drug to numb the feelings of Christians".

Final words of murdered pastor to wife: \'I\'m going out to evangelise'
Final words of murdered pastor to wife: 'I'm going out to evangelise'

The missionary pastor who was brutally murdered in Europe earlier this month has been called a martyr by Korea Pastors Mission Association (KPMA). KPMA also called for prayers for his bereaved family, which includes a 4-year-old son, and a wife who reportedly gave birth to their second child just days following the horrific killing.

Wife of murdered pastor gives birth to second child just days after his death
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
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
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 – specifically, who earns how much of the household income.

Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching
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.