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Google stopped using the word 'family' after employees complained it was 'offensive'
Google execs dropped the word 'family' from company presentations after employees complained it was 'offensive' and 'homophobic', media reports have claimed.
Government shutdown hurting Trump's approval rating - even among evangelicals
Donald Trump has enjoyed steady support from white evangelicals but new figures suggest even their loyalty is being tested by the government shutdown.
Christians in the Holy Land 'systematically discriminated against'
A delegation of Catholic bishops to the Holy Land has called upon Israel to ensure equality for all citizens, including Christians.
Christian dishwasher fired by hotel for refusing to work Sundays is awarded $21m
A devout Christian dishwasher and mother of six who was fired by the Conrad Hotel in Miami, Florida, for refusing to work on Sundays was awarded $21 million in punitive damages by a federal jury Monday after she sued for the violation of her religious rights.
Elementary school principal who banned Christmas has resigned
A Nebraska elementary school principal who sent an internal memo to teachers warning them not to use any Christmas-related messaging and activities in the classroom in December has resigned.
'McJesus' sculpture to be removed from Israeli art gallery after Christians protest
An art gallery in Israel has said it will remove a controversial sculpture after hundreds of Arab Christians protested.
Theresa May says Asia Bibi's safety is British Government's 'primary concern'
Theresa May has said she will not be drawn into sharing specific details of the UK Government's involvement in Asia Bibi's bid for asylum.
Donald Trump says religious freedom is 'under attack'
Donald Trump has pledged to do more to protect freedom of conscience and belief at home and overseas on Religious Freedom Day.
Christians defend Karen Pence over teaching job at Christian school
The wife of US Vice President Mike Pence has come under fire for teaching at a Christian school that requires employees to adhere to traditional views on marriage and sexuality.
'Extremism thrives on hopelessness,' says CAFOD's Kenya leader after Nairobi terrorist attack
After Tuesday's tragic terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya, CAFOD's country representative says the need now is to work for peace and give people a vision of hope.
Open Doors 2019 report: Persecution is on the rise globally
'People need to wake up to the fact that the persecution of religious minorities is increasing.'
Archbishop of Canterbury prays for Kenya after Nairobi hotel attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury was tonight offering his prayers and condolences after a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi by suspected militants.
Syrian church leader fears US troop withdrawal will trigger 'new war'
A Syrian church leader is fearing the worst once US troops are withdrawn from the country.
Hundreds of Islamic clerics sign declaration against killing in the name of religion
Over 500 Islamic clerics in Pakistan have signed a declaration against killing and violence in the name of Islam.
Congo polling data backs up Catholic Church claims of fraud
The data backed up allegations by the country's powerful Catholic Church, which deployed thousands of monitors at polling stations and said Martin Fayulu was the clear winner.
Bible class targeted in China clampdown, Christians interrogated
Chinese authorities have once again targeted the Early Rain Covenant Church with a police raid on a Bible class.