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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.
Sierra Leone mudslide: Christian NGOs plead for support as 600 still missing
Almost 400 people have died and at least 600 still missing after a devastating mudslide and flooding hit Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital.
Chinese peace medal awarded to John Magee, the American missionary who secretly filmed the Nanking Massacre
The family of the late missionary John Magee, who secretly recorded the Nanking Massacre in 1937, has received a peace medal on his behalf given to them by the Chinese city.
US Secretary of State takes aim at ISIS and global failure to stop persecution in new religious freedom report
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has condemned the prevalence of religious persecution across the world, alongside the release of the state department's 2016 International Religious Freedom Report.
Why would God 'allow' a tree to kill 13 of his worshippers?
To some, horrible accidents like the one which took place on the island of Madeira this week offer a kind of emotive proof that a loving God surely cannot exist. But does that argument really stand up?
Pope Francis ally defends controversial 'ecumenism of hate' article blasting US Catholic-evangelical alliance
One of the Papal allies who recently co-authored a controversial article that has become known for accusing American Catholics and evangelicals of forming an 'ecumenism of hate' has defended the piece and welcomed the debate it has sparked.
Australian Christian Lobby explosion: Man faces trial for arson
A man who triggered an explosion at the Australian Christian Lobby's headquarters will face trial for arson.
North Korea delays Guam missile firing, waits for US move
The United States and South Korea have prepared for more joint military drills, which has infuriated the North, and experts warned Pyongyang could still go ahead with a provocative plan.
Mother jailed in Eritrean crackdown on Christians dies in prison
A Christian mother arrested during a government crackdown against evangelicals in Eritrea died in jail last week.
Pakistan Independence Day: British MPs call for end to blasphemy laws on 70th anniversary
MPs are using the 70th anniversary of Pakistan's independence to urge its rulers to repeal blasphemy laws and instil religious freedom.
Hotel manager apologises for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming and access fridge at set times
The manager of a hotel in Switzerland has apologised for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before entering the swimming pool and to access the refrigerator at set times, following claims of anti-semitism.
70 years after independence, the Indian Church faces opportunity
Today, August 15, India celebrates 70 years of independence. It is a proud moment for the world's largest democracy. Though still a young democracy, the world should celebrate how far India has come.
Devotional sent after Clinton defeat was plagiarised, author Bill Shillady discovers
The pastor who has published a book of devotionals emailed to Hillary Clinton during her election campaign unwittingly plagiarised text from another pastor's work, CNN has reported.
Honduras missionary 'shot dead' by biker who desperately tries to flee after his escape bike fails to start
A young missionary was shot dead in Honduras with his alleged killer forced to run away on foot after his escape bike failed to start.