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7 Christians murdered by Fulani radicals day after Christmas
Islamic Fulani radicals murdered seven Christians in a Nigerian town the day after Christmas, according to persecution watchdog group International Christian Concern.
Women's college changes policy to accept men who identify as female
Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, said it had 'expanded its definition of womanhood'.
For many migrants heading for the US, faith is their compass
Since setting out from Honduras in the hope of reaching the United States, Nicolas Alonso Sanchez has worn a simple wooden cross around his neck â a quiet reminder of the Roman Catholic faith that propels him forward.
No forgiveness for Asia Bibi in her old home town
Former neighbours of Asia Bibi say the Christian woman freed from blasphemy charges should be executed.
Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide
Britain has commissioned an independent review into the persecution of Christians.
Iraqi Christians celebrate Christmas one year after Islamic State defeat
Iraqi Christians quietly celebrated Christmas on Tuesday amid improved security
Differences are not a danger, says Pope Francis in Christmas Day message
Pope Francis has urged people to see their differences as a source of richness and not of danger in his Christmas message to the world.
Indonesian rescuers use drones, sniffer dogs as tsunami death toll rises
Indonesian rescuers on Tuesday used drones and sniffer dogs to search for survivors along the devastated west coast of Java.
Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says on Christmas Eve
Francis, 82 led a solemn service for nearly 10,000 people in St Peter's Basilica for his traditional Christmas Eve Mass.
Tight security at Pakistan's churches this Christmas as Asia Bibi remains in hiding
Security has been ramped up at churches across Pakistan where tensions are still simmering over the recent acquittal of Christian woman Asia Bibi.
Nigeria's president plays down violence against Christians in Christmas message
Nigeria's president gave only a weak nod to the Christian communities being devastated by brutal attacks in his Christmas message to the nation.
Christian Aid partner sends crisis team in aftermath of Indonesia tsunami
Christian Aid's partner in Indonesia is on the ground in Sumatra helping survivors of a deadly tsunami.
Modern-day Marys: How millions of mothers need to hear a message of liberation
Traditional Christmas stories suggest a serene invitation to turn inwards towards the glowing Christ child, to leave the harsh realities outside.
Indonesia searches for survivors after devastating tsunami
'Our thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives have been thrown into turmoil by this latest disaster, which comes so quickly after September's tsunami and earthquake.'
Jerusalem churches fear Israel is using 'discriminatory' bill to seize their land
Jerusalem church leaders said the 'Tenants' Rights Law' is harmful to Christians
Krakatau-triggered tsunami kills at least 168 in Indonesia, death toll set to rise
A tsunami killed at least 168 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide .