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Trump administration rejects asylum for more than 100 Iranian Christians
More than 100 Iranian Christians and other refugees have been denied asylum in the US by the Trump administration. Despite White House promises of protection for the persecuted, these refugees now face potential deportation to and subsequent punishment in Iran.
Could a loose 'graffiti stone' lying in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre be a 12th Century altar?
A large rock lying loose in a corner of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre and known to tourists as the 'graffiti stone' could be a Crusader-period altar, according to Israeli researchers and Greek workers.
Diabetes news 2018: Compound found in plant could help treat diabetes, study finds
Researchers found a plant protein that could help treat inflammation in type 2 diabetics.
Pope Francis weeps when young man in care asked why he had been abandoned
Pope Francis wept in response to a question sent to him by a person in care asking why his mother had abandoned him as a child, the Vatican has revealed.
800 Christians flee Pakistan neighbourhood after violent mob demands death for 'blasphemy'
As many as 800 Christians fled a neighbourhood in Pakistan this week, after a violent Muslim mob of hundreds had demanded capital punishment for 'blasphemy' of a 20-year-old Christian man.
Three Christians shot dead by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Kenyan primary school
Three Christians were shot dead by suspected members of the Islamic extremist group Al Shabaab in north-east Kenya last Friday, according to the respected media outlet Morning Star News.
Psoriasis drug lowers heart disease risk, study finds
A drug used in treating psoriasis maybe key to lowering heart disease risk.
Drinking soda harms fertility, researchers discover
A new study links soda intake to decreased fertility in both men and women.
Canadian Catholic diocese in bitter row with insurers over predator priest payouts
A Canadian Catholic diocese is locked into a bitter struggle with its insurers over responsibility for historic sexual abuse cases.
Evangelical Fellowship of India says persecution of Christians is on the rise
Indian Christians saw the worst persecution in 2017 for 10 years, according to a report from the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI).
Russian artist under fire for controversial burning of 'Catholic' cathedral
A group of Russian artists have come under fire for the public burning of an effigy of a Gothic â and so appearing to be Catholic â church. The destructive artistry was exhibited at an Orthodox Christian festival.
Parkinson's disease news 2018: Excess calcium in brain leads to Parkinson's, scientists say
Excessive calcium in the brain linked to Parkinson's disease
Online petition opposing China-Vatican deal was hit by cyber-attack
An online petition opposing an agreement between the Chinese government and the Vatican was subject to a cyber attack on February 14, it has emerged.
Sudanese state demolishes evangelical church after Sunday service
A Christian church in Sudan was demolished without warning by state authorities on Sunday.
Iraqi Archbishop: Christians should be 'honest' with Muslims and say they have been persecuted for 1,400 years
Christians should be 'honest' with Muslim dialogue partners and explain that they have been persecuted in the Middle East for more than a thousand years, an Iraqi archbishop has said.
Venezuelan pastor launches presidential bid as evangelical Christianity grips South American politics
A little-known Venezuelan evangelical pastor launched his bid to to be the country's president on Sunday.