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Evangelical leaders start 40-day fast to call for immigration reform
Evangelical pastors of Hispanic congregations have reportedly begun a 40-day fast to call for reform of U.S. immigration policies.
Division and confusion for Catholic parish in China, as historic deal looms
Like many Chinese Catholics, Lin Jinqing was shocked when news trickled through to him of an impending deal between Beijing and the Vatican that would end a long dispute over control of the Church in China.
Prince of Wales 'deeply moved' by persecuted Christians: the suffering are 'not forgotten'
The Prince of Wales has delivered an Easter message of emphatic support for persecuted Christians across the world. Those suffering for their faith are 'not forgotten', he said, as he described being 'deeply moved' by their 'capacity for forgiveness'.
Christ's 'crown of thorns' tree may help in climate change fight, researchers say
As the sun beats down on the barren slopes around Jerusalem, a tree of the kind believed to have provided the crown of thorns in Biblical accounts of Jesus Christ's crucifixion stands unaffected, its fruits ample and foliage green.
Car accident claims life of renowned pastor Rick Seaward
Megachurch pastor Rick Seaward, who is known for helping plant thousands of churches around the world, has died in a car accident in Brazil last Saturday.
Turkish government denies targeting ancient Christian site in airstrikes in Syria
The Turkish government has denied reports that an ancient Christian site near the Syrian city of Afrin has been damaged by its airstrikes.
Thousands take part in 'March for Eternal Life' to commemorate Holy Week
As thousands of people participated in "March for Our Lives" in cities across the U.S. last weekend to protest gun violence, another march has taken place in downtown Dallas, Texas to mark Holy Week and send a message that only God can solve the problem of gun violence.
US evangelicals urge prayer for North and South Korea ahead of historic peace summit
A diverse collective of US evangelical leaders this week released a joint message urging prayer for peace and reconciliation in the Korean peninsula. It comes as North and South Korea today set a date for a historic summit on denuclearisation.
Newlyweds among 32 Christians arrested in Eritrea in fresh crackdown
Eritrean police have arrested 32 Christians in the country's capital, Asmara, this month, including a newlywed couple and ten of their guests, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Christians in Turkey unite for 'miracle' ecumenical book publication
Christians in Turkey have united for a landmark development in ecumenical unity with the English publication of a book of doctrine endorsed by all the country's major denominations.
Professor creates 3D image of Jesus based on Shroud of Turin
An Italian professor has created a 3D image of Jesus based on the Shroud of Turin, declaring it the 'precise image of what Jesus looked like on this earth'.
China releases key underground bishop ahead of rumoured deal with Vatican
Chinese police have released a key 'underground' bishop after arresting him and holding him for a day as Beijing and the Vatican prepare to seal a historic agreement on the appointment of prelates, a source told AFP today.
Gaza Christians denied access to Jerusalem for Easter
Christians in the Gaza Strip have yet to receive any permits from Israel to travel to Jerusalem and worship at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus is held to have been crucified and resurrected.
Atheist Richard Dawkins warns of 'something worse' if Christianity continues to decline in Europe
Even the famed atheist Richard Dawkins is concerned about the demise of the "relatively benign" Christian faith in increasingly secular Europe
Pope sacks 9 Ukranian monks for taking part in unapproved exorcisms
Nine Ukranian monks were reportedly removed from the monastic discipline last month for engaging in unapproved exorcisms and following the orders of a self-proclaimed "prophetess."
Over 4,000 Christian families return to Mosul following victory against ISIS
More than 4,000 displaced Christian families have returned to Mosul since the city was fully liberated from Islamic State militants, the governor of the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh said.