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'The flock have made up their mind': Most Australian Christians back gay marriage ahead of national vote
Most Australian Christians, including Catholics â alongside other religious groups â are expected to back gay marriage in the upcoming referendum, according to a new survey.
Thousands rally for gay marriage in Australia ahead of national vote
Thousands of people rallied for marriage equality in Australia's second-biggest city of Melbourne on Saturday ahead of a postal survey on same-sex marriage which could lead to its legalisation.
Christians under pressure: Nepal to seal hardline crackdown on evangelism and blasphemy
Nepal's president will approve a bill next week that will seal the country's hardline attitude towards evangelism and set it on course for similar blasphemy laws to Pakistan.
Indian bishop decries crackdown on religious freedom as 'sullying' India's image
A prominent Indian bishop is speaking out against his country's crackdown on freedom of religion as another state passed anti-conversion laws.
ISIS threatens Pope Francis: 'We will be in Rome'
ISIS' latest propaganda film threatens Pope Francis with fighters seen stamping on a bust of Jesus, defacing pictures of the pontiff, and vowing to come to Rome.
Mail centre scare as white powder sent to Australian Christian Lobby
A mail centre in Canberra was evacuated this morning after white powder was discovered in a package addressed to the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL).
Turkey: US missionary Andrew Brunson charged with attempting to overthrow government
A US missionary detained in Turkey has been charged with attempting to overthrow the government after being arrested last October.
The Bible and the printed word of God: How Johannes Gutenberg changed the world forever
On this day, August 24, in 1456, the Gutenberg Bible was completed and the world was changed forever. What led up to this revolution of the printing press?
Trump ally Mark Burns denies breaching visa terms in India campaign
Pastor Mark Burns, an ally of Donald Trump, has denied to Christian Today that he has experienced any visa problems while in India to preach despite a report implying that he was in violation of rules against the promotion of religion.
Trump has shown 'long-term commitment' to Afghan war, says top US general
'The Taliban cannot win on the battlefield, it's time for them to join the peace process,' General John Nicholson told reporters.
Tensions ease between Coptic Christians and Muslims after clashes in Upper Egypt village
Tensions between Coptic Christians and Muslims in an Upper Egyptian village eased this week following weekend clashes after the Christians were prevented from holding a Mass at a private home because they had no permit.
Kenyan Christians brutally hacked to death as Islamist attacks surge
Four Kenyan Christians were brutally murdered by Al-Qaeda affiliated militants last week after refusing to recite the Shahada â the Islamic statement of faith.
Redemption is always on offer â even to the vilest bigot
Redemption is always on offer, even to the worst offenders.
How this church sheltered 800 terrified people during Barcelona attack
More than 800 people found shelter in a church during the terrorist attack in Barcelona.
10 pastors are in jail for leading a children's camp: How India's anti-conversion laws are targeting Christians
It is now three months since 10 Indian Christian pastors and their colleagues were arrested and charged with cruelty, kidnapping and forced conversion of children.
Christian relief agency responds to 'widespread destruction' in South East Asian Floods
The floods that have hit south east Asia have caused widespread destruction and meant many families have lost everything. That's according to Christian relief agency Tearfund which estimates 16 million people have been affected by the severe flooding.