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Christian primary school taken over by the so-called Islamic State re-opens again
St Joseph's primary school in Qaraqosh was looted and destroyed by IS militants but is now a place of learning once again for 130 children.
North Korean propaganda video accuses Christians of being 'spies'
A North Korean propaganda video obtained by Voice of the Martyrs portrays Christians as "religious fanatics" and spies" operating on behalf of the South Korean government.
Finnish politician investigated after sharing Bible verse on social media says Christians can't stay silent
A Christian politician in Finland investigated by police after posting a Bible verse to social media has warned that the margins of religious freedom will only become "narrower" if Christians stop speaking out on controversial issues.
Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor
With pro-democracy protests continuing week after week, a Hong Kong pastor has revealed his fears over the spread of persecution to Hong Kong.
Ban on Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims praying together will 'polarise' nation
The ban, issued last week by Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development, prevents Muslims and non-Muslims from praying together.
Christian library destroyed by Islamic State welcomes visitors again
When people returned to their hometown after its liberation, they found most of the library books burnt or stolen. With the help of church youth volunteers, it's been brought back to life.
Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing
A Dutch doctor who euthanised a woman with severe dementia despite possibly showing signs of resistance acted within legal requirements, a court has ruled.
Africa's Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they grow
Africa has the world's third largest Catholic population, after the Americas and Europe but it is facing competition from Pentecostalism and Islam.
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.
My teachings 'damaged a lot of people', says Benny Hinn
After turning his back on the prosperity gospel, Benny Hinn has admitted that his teachings "damaged a lot of people".
Over a hundred church attacks in Syria since start of civil war
The long-running conflict in Syria is taking a terrible toll on the country's people but a new report reveals the tragic scale of the damage being done to its historic churches too.
Dutch campaigners want assisted suicide extended to the elderly who have 'had enough' of life
A Dutch lawmaker is preparing to make a fresh push in parliament to radically extend the Netherlands' assisted suicide laws to older people who feel they have "had enough" of life.
Some churches have lost numbers 'because they lost the message', says Ravi Zacharias
Some churches are losing people because they have failed to preach the "real Gospel" and are instead only offering "feel-good moments", apologist Ravi Zacharias has said.
Over 150 parliamentarians back Christian campaigners' letter urging support for Hong Kong
Over 150 parliamentarians have signed a letter by Christian human rights campaigners calling for Commonwealth states to give Hong Kong residents the option of a second citizenship.
Site of Jesus Christ's resurrection may have been found, archaeologists say
Archaeologists believe they may have discovered the location of the town of Emmaus, where Jesus is recorded in the Bible as appearing to two of his disciples after His resurrection.
The drive to curb disease and death among Nigeria's youngsters
When Ntom Emmanuel's young daughter Laadi caught malaria, he faced a situation that no father should have to experience.