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How these brave Iraqi women are sewing signs of hope from a mark of terror
When Islamic State began identifying Christians by the Arabic 'n' letter â which stands for Nazarene â there did not seem much to celebrate. But now the 'n' symbol has a new purpose, the Bible Society reports.
Christian Aid launches appeal to help victims of 'deluge of devastation' in Sierra Leone
Nearly 350 people have died, including more than 120 children. A further 600 individuals remain unaccounted for, while more than 100 people are seriously injured. More deaths are expected.
Evangelicals in Spain: 'Respond to terror with values that respect the life of Jesus'
'The gospel shows us that the only way in which evil is overcome is not with more evil, but with good.'
Leprosy 'airbrushed' out of Princess Diana's documentaries
Leprosy campaigners are accusing Princess Diana's documentary makers of 'airbrushing' out her work with patients amid an alarming re-emergence of the disease.
Barcelona terror: Pope Francis joins Catholics in praying for victims of 'utterly reprehensible' attack
Pope Francis is joining other Catholic leaders to pray for victims of a terrorist attack on Barcelona on Thursday evening.
White evangelical leader begs forgiveness over racism as James Murdoch rips Trump
As James Murdoch pledges $1 million to the Anti-Defamation League, a leading white evangelical Christian has issued an open letter of repentance for the 'vile acts of hatred and terrorism' in Charlottesville.
Christian summer camp in Greece burned down in forest fire
A Christian summer camp in Greece was burned down this summer as the country faced an onslaught of forest fires.
Descendants of Confederate generals say statues should be removed if 'offensive'
Descendants of Confederate leaders and slave owners, whose statues are at the heart of a controversy around white supremacy in the US, are calling for them to be taken down.
Please pray for our city: A Christian writes from Barcelona
No one, no city, ever deserves this to happen on their streets. But here in Barcelona, a place where we've arrived as immigrants to start a new life, where we've been so warmly welcomed, the sense of heartbreak is amplified.
Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona van attack
Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terror operation on Friday after a suspected Islamist militant drove a van into crowds in Barcelona.
At least 12 dead in Barcelona terrorist van attack; Islamic State claims responsibility
A van mowed through crowds of tourists on Barcelona's most famous avenue on Thursday, killing about a dozen people in an attack that was claimed by Islamic State.
US Religious Freedom report: These top 5 American allies are criticised for persecution
So here are five countries Trump has looked to build relations with and what his administration has said about their religious freedom record:
Sierra Leone buries its dead: 'We've never seen anything like this,' says Tearfund worker
Hundreds of people died in what is being described as one of Africa's worst flood disasters when a mountainside collapsed the town of Regent.
Pope Francis calls clergy child abuse 'an absolute monstrosity' in foreword to victim's book
Pope Francis has branded the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests an 'absolute monstrosity' and pledged action against the perpetrators as well as bishops and Cardinals who have protected them.
Christian festival worshippers crushed to death by falling tree in Portugal
At least 12 people have been crushed to death and another 50 injured at a Christian festival in Portugal after a tree toppled into a crowd of worshippers.
Boko Haram: Female suicide bombers target refugee camp in northern Nigeria, killing 27
Three female suicide bombers have attacked a refugee camp in north-eastern Nigeria, killing at least 27 people.