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More churches closed down in Algeria amid growing pressure on Christians

Two more churches have been closed down by local authorities in Algeria's north-western city of Oran amid growing pressure on Christians in the north African country, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

How to watch Billy Graham's funeral live

Billy Graham's funeral takes place on Friday, March 2, after the great evangelist died aged 99 last week.

Royal first as Prince William set to make official visit to Israel, Palestine and Jordan

The first ever official royal visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories will be made by Prince William this summer, when he will also go to Jordan, Kensington Palace has said in an announcement that is already causing diplomatic tensions in the region.

Shock as Rwandan government closes 700 churches

Around 700 churches have been shut down in Rwanda in a mass clampdown for failing to comply with government regulations.

Cardinal Zen blasts proposed Vatican 'surrender' to Chinese regime, blames papal advisers

Cardinal Joseph Zen of China has issued another strong critique of the rumoured Vatican-China deal on the appointment of bishops, calling it an act of 'suicide' and a 'shameless surrender' to the communist government.

Trump hails Billy Graham as 'ambassador of Christ' at memorial in US Capitol

Donald Trump has hailed Billy Graham's 'extraordinary life', praising him as a hero and an 'ambassador of Christ' at a memorial service in the Capitol Rotunda to honour the evangelist following his death aged 99 last week.

Billy Graham's grand-daughter blasts evangelicals: 'You've lost the plot'

Billy Graham's grand-daughter blasted white evangelicals this week, saying they are making God in their own 'ivory image'.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs & features news: Samsung boss confirms Bixby 2.0

Speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday, Samsung mobile CEO DJ Koh confirmed to reporters that their Bixby 2.0 virtual personal assistant platform will launch with the Galaxy Note 9. The voice assistant will also make its way to its other products in the future, including its smart TVs and smart speakers.

Top South Korean cleric apologises after priest is accused of attempted rape

One of South Korea's top Catholic clerics made a public apology today after a woman parishioner complained that a senior priest had attempted to rape her, amid growing criticism over the incident.

As Algeria ramps up pressure on Christians, World Evangelical Alliance calls for religious freedom

Following heightened government pressure on churches and Christians in Algeria, the World Evangelical Alliance's (WEA) Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) has called on authorities there to ensure religious freedom for people of all faiths.

Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre re-opens after Christian leaders' victory over Israeli politicians

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem will re-open at 4am on Wednesday morning after it emerged that the country's government will freeze a controversial church lands bill and the Jerusalem municipality will postpone a recent bid to collect taxes from church-owned properties.

Anti-religious bias in school textbooks could fuel next genocide, report warns

Religious bias and stereotypes in school children's textbooks around the world could fuel the next genocide, a new report is warning today, saying a failure to address the issue could be deadly.

Victory for Jerusalem's church leaders as Israel backtracks on lands bill and taxes after closure of Holy Sepulchre

Church leaders in Jerusalem appear to have won a stunning victory over Israeli politicians today, after it emerged that the country's government will freeze a controversial church lands bill and the Jerusalem municipality will postpone a recent bid to collect taxes from church-owned properties.

5 reason white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump