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Chile March for Jesus stoned by 'anarchists'
Chile March for Jesus stoned by 'anarchists'

A March for Jesus in Chile has been broken up by protesters throwing stones, according to Evangelical Focus.

US missionary shot dead in Cameroon
US missionary shot dead in Cameroon

A Christian missionary from Indiana was killed in Cameroon on Tuesday when he was shot while traveling in a region where the military and separatists have been fighting.

Pakistan Supreme Court acquits Asia Bibi: Islamists call for judges' death
Pakistan Supreme Court acquits Asia Bibi: Islamists call for judges' death

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam and ordered her freed.

World evangelicals urge prayer for kidnapped Leah Sharibu
World evangelicals urge prayer for kidnapped Leah Sharibu

Leah was one of 112 female students abducted from a high school in Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19.

After Jair Bolsonaro's outrageous statements, why was he so popular with evangelicals?
After Jair Bolsonaro's outrageous statements, why was he so popular with evangelicals?

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro swept to power in part because of the support of Brazil's powerful evangelical movement.

A century on from WW1, 100 years of work remains to clear munitions
A century on from WW1, 100 years of work remains to clear munitions

Bomb disposal experts are still digging up munitions sunk in the killing fields of eastern France – and it could be another 100 years before they are done.

Brazilians elect right-wing firebrand Bolsonaro in major shift
Brazilians elect right-wing firebrand Bolsonaro in major shift

Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand former Army captain, won Brazil's presidential election in convincing fashion.

Prayers and solidarity after gunmen targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue
Prayers and solidarity after gunmen targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue

Faith leaders have condemned the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue yesterday, with Christians and Muslims lining up to express solidarity with the victims.

Mexico offers ID papers and jobs in bid to halt migrant train on journey to US
Mexico offers ID papers and jobs in bid to halt migrant train on journey to US

Mexico on Friday offered temporary identification papers and jobs to migrants who register for asylum in the country, stepping up efforts to halt the advance of a U.S.-bound Central American caravan that has angered Washington.

Judge rejects Christian lawsuit against Drag Queen Story Hour for children
Judge rejects Christian lawsuit against Drag Queen Story Hour for children

A Houston federal judge dismissed on Wednesday a legal case led by conservative Christians against a local public library's "Drag Queen Story Hour" events.

Painting of Jesus survives huge fire that burned historic 150-year-old church to the ground
Painting of Jesus survives huge fire that burned historic 150-year-old church to the ground

A painting of Jesus Christ somehow survived unharmed in a massive fire in Massachusetts that burned a historic 150-year-old church to the ground.

Faith leaders commit to promoting peace and equality at global gathering
Faith leaders commit to promoting peace and equality at global gathering

Christians have united with Muslim scholars in calling for an end to hate and the politicization of Islam at a major faith gathering in Indonesia.

Florida man arrested in probe of bombs mailed to Trump critics
Florida man arrested in probe of bombs mailed to Trump critics

FBI agents arrested a 56-year-old man in Florida on Friday suspected of sending more than a dozen parcel bombs to high-profile critics of US President Donald Trump.

Bethel pastor Bill Johnson divides social media with picture of slain animal from hunting trip
Bethel pastor Bill Johnson divides social media with picture of slain animal from hunting trip

Opinions were split on Instagram this week after Bethel church pastor Bill Johnson posted several pictures from a hunting trip with his daughter.

FBI focuses on Florida in hunt for sender of package bombs
FBI focuses on Florida in hunt for sender of package bombs

Federal authorities investigating the pipe bombs sent to prominent Democrats and critics of US President Donald Trump are focusing on Florida, where they believe at least some of 10 packages originated.

European Parliament President calls for fair trial for Christian mother facing execution
European Parliament President calls for fair trial for Christian mother facing execution

The President of the European Parliament has warned Pakistan that it is making a 'big mistake' in its treatment of Asia Bibi, a mother-of-five facing execution for blasphemy.