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Pope Francis praises Korean leaders for committing to denuclearization
North and South Korean leaders made history last Friday after agreeing to end decades of war between two states.
Christian groups in Nigeria hold protests over government's failure to stop killings
Christian groups in Nigeria held protests on Sunday to call out the federal government over its failure to put a stop to the violence committed by militants across the country.
Trump piles pressure on Nigeria's president as Christian death toll rises
Pressure is growing on Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari after a spate of killings of Christians in the country's Middle Belt region.
Christians in Jerusalem's Old City under threat from 'hostile radical settlers'
Christians in Jerusalem say their presence in the Old City is under threat from intimidation, with priests being spat at and abused, alongside aggressive property acquisition by hardline and 'hostile' Jewish settlers.
Two men sentenced to death by hanging for stealing Bible, hymnbook and cash from Christian woman
Two men in Nigeria have been sentenced to die by hanging after the courts determined found them guilty of the armed robbery of a Christian woman on her way home from church.
Orlando Pulse shooting survivor to joining Christian event celebrating freedom from homosexuality thanks to Jesus
The Freedom March in Washington this May will be a day of worship for Jesus, who has changed the lives of former gays and lesbians.
Mike Pompeo calls for release of Pastor Andrew Brunson during talks with Turkish foreign minister
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for the release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson when he spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday.
Irish missionary priest shot in both feet by gang in Peru
An elderly Irish priest is recovering in hospital after being shot in both feet by a gang who followed him to his home in a Peru slum.
Chilean abuse victims say talks with Pope Francis have been 'enormously constructive'
Several men who were sexually abused by a priest in Chile have described private talks they have held with Pope Francis at the Vatican over the weekend as very helpful and respectful.
UN Security Council puts spotlight on Rohingya refugee crisis
UN Security Council envoys began a four-day visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar yesterday to see first-hand the aftermath of a Myanmar military crackdown that Britain, the US and others have denounced as ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims.
Pompeo starts Middle East tour with call for new Iran sanctions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Saudi Arabia on yesterday on a hastily-arranged visit to the Middle East as the US aims to muster support for new sanctions against Iran.
Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in 28 countries, USCIRF warns
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its annual report highlighting the violations of religious rights in 28 countries.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over denial of asylum to Iranian Christians
The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit over the denial of asylum applications to nearly a hundred Iranian Christian refugees who are said to be at risk of imprisonment or persecution if they are deported back to Iran.
Rwandan authorities shut down Christian radio station for saying women are 'source of evil'
A Christian radio station in Rwanda was officially shut down on Tuesday for airing a sermon that referred to women as "a source of evil."
Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600
Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using 'excessive force' against demonstrators.
Nigeria: 39 dead in latest Fulani attack as churches plan nationwide protest
At least 39 people have died in yet another attack by Fulani herdsman on Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt.