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Priests face criminal charges for not reporting abuse, even if heard in confession
Priests who fail to report suspected abuse, even if they hear about it from within the confession box, could face criminal charges.
In Uganda, a helping hand is better than a hand-out
How one charity is helping people learn to help themselves. The powerful work of BMS World Mission in Uganda
Joy and tears as freed Pastor Lim tells church of his sufferings
Pastor Lim, who had made frequent humanitarian visits to the country, was imprisoned two years ago but released suddenly in what he believes was a gesture of goodwill.
Venezuela crisis: How Donald Trump is making a bad situation worse
US President Donald Trump's talk of possible military action in Venezuela could be a political life-line for the country's unpopular leader, who has long used the threat of American aggression to justify policies that have shredded the economy.
ISIS' senior leaders killed in US airstrike
Several senior members of Islamic State's central Asian affiliate were killed in a US air strike in Afghanistan, officials said on Sunday.
Donald Trump under fire for failing to denounce white supremacists as one dead in neo-Nazi protests
A gathering of hundreds of white nationalists in Virginia took a deadly turn on Saturday when a car ploughed into a group of counter-protesters and killed at least one person in a flare up of violence that challenged U.S. President Donald Trump.
'May God change hearts': Evangelical groups call on Christians to pray for peace in Korean Peninsula
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), along with the World Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches, have called on churches to observe tomorrow as 'Sunday of prayer for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.'
Was this Egyptian Coptic soldier murdered because of his Christian faith?
The family of an Egyptian Coptic Christian soldier who died last month on his first day at work says he was murdered because of his Christian faith. The soldier died in the same regiment where another Copt died in mysterious circumstances in November 2015, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Trump threatens Venezuela with 'military option' as country's political crisis escalates
The US President Donald Trump last night threatened military intervention in Venezuela, in a surprise escalation of Washington's response to Venezuela's political crisis that Caracas disparaged as 'craziness'.
East Africa crisis 'worst in our generation' warns Christian Aid
'We can't sit by and watch a generation of children die before they have had a chance to live. We need to act now.'
Why did Scientologists turn up outside Grenfell Tower?
Reports say that in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in west London, Scientologists are attempting to increase their influence in London and elsewhere.
Analysing Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws one year on: Christians dominate more than 180 prosecutions
Christians make up the vast majority of more than 180 cases brought under Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws since they came into force a year ago.
Hillary's pastor sent her this email the day after the election
Bill Shillady sent Clinton daily devotionals throughout her presidential campaign and has compiled them in a book at her suggestion.
Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands in Mediterranean accused of aiding illegal immigration
An Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands of lives aboard migrant ships in the Mediterranean is being investigated by an Italian public prosecutor for aiding illegal immigration.
I converted from Christianity to Islam in captivity, says released al-Qaeda hostage
A British-South African captive who was held hostage by the terrorist group al-Qaeda for nearly six years, said he entered captivity as a Christian but in time converted to Islam â for which he received better treatment. A fellow hostage said they also used 'conversion' to try and survive.
Hungary offers Iranian Christian convert sanctuary after Sweden threatens deportation
An Iranian Christian convert, due to be deported from Sweden back to Iran, is being offered asylum in Hungary.