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Anglican leader in Jamaica breaks ranks by calling for legalisation of sodomy
The head of the Anglican Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Bishop Howard Gregory, has broken ranks with many fellow Christian leaders in the region and urged for the removal of the offence of sodomy from the law.
Islamist militants from Somalia raid homes asking for ID cards; anyone found to be a Christian was shot
Seven Christian men were left dead after the killing spree by radical Islamist militants across villages in eastern Kenya.
Islamist militants in Kenya went house to house killing Christians
Seven Christians have been killed in Kenya by al-Shabaab militants, according to International Christian Concern.
Vatican shuts down fountains amid Italy drought, in line with Pope Francis' environment teachings
Amid a prolonged drought across many parts of Italy, the Vatican is shutting off its famous fountains in a move described by officials as being in line with Pope Francis's teachings and emphasis on the environment.
Victory for campaigners as US judge blocks attempt to deport Iraqi Christians
A federal judge in Michigan halted on Monday the deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals from the United States, the latest legal victory for the Iraqi nationals facing deportation in a closely watched case.
Radical Muslim embraces Jesus after Christians show him kindness in ISIS-torn Syria
A persecution watchdog group has shared the story of a Muslim extremist who upon witnessing a church service led by Christians in war-torn Syria decided to abandon his radical lifestyle and turn to Jesus Christ.
World Church leaders offer prayers for 'just peace' in Jerusalem
Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches, says in a pastoral letter: 'We are calling for churches around the world to pray for you these days and for a just peace for Jerusalem.'
A boy wrote to Pope Francis inviting him on a pilgrimage for sick children. He received a remarkable reply
The Pope not only took the time to reply in person. He hinted strongly that he might indeed consider attending the annual pilgrimage in Loreto, Italy next year.
Tearfund's research into the faith of refugees is showing how religion is part of the solution, not just part of the problem
Research has revealed the vital importance of faith for people affected by conflict or displacement.
Israel says Jerusalem mosque metal detectors to stay after bloody Palestinian clash
Israel will not remove metal detectors whose installation outside a major Jerusalem mosque has triggered the bloodiest confrontations with the Palestinians in years, but could eventually reduce their use, Israeli officials said on Sunday.
Iraqi forces claim to have captured 16-year-old girl who ran away from Germany to marry ISIS jihadi
Iraqi forces say that a young girl in their captivity in Mosul is a German girl who became radicalized online and left her country to marry an ISIS jihadi
More Christians handed harsh prison sentences in Iran; is Tehran afraid that Christianity is growing in the country?
The prison gates are opening wider for persecuted Christians in Iran with 12 more receiving prison sentences last month.
Muslim teenager goes to Christian camp to get close to his girl crush but ends up falling in love with Jesus instead
One Muslim teenage boy had other things on his mind when he followed his crush to a Christian summer camp but rather than being kicked out, the camp teachers paved the way for him to meet Christ.
Notorious drug dealer finds Jesus and becomes a pastor after reading the Bible in prison
He was once an elusive and crafty drug smuggler who was able to build a large underground network in Central Asia, transporting drugs in at least three countries, including Afghanistan.
'Shocking verdict' as Egypt court sentences 28 to death over 2015 prosecutor killing
A Cairo criminal court on Saturday sentenced to death 28 people over the 2015 killing of Egypt's top prosecutor after the death penalty was approved by the country's top religious authority, and it also jailed 15 others for 25 years each.
Plea for Katie Hopkins to apologise after she was photographed with former Holocaust denier
Marie Van der Zyl, Vice President of the Board of Deputies, told the Jewish Chronicle that it was 'distressing' to see Katie Hopkins posing for a photo Peter Sweden, as part of her trip to support the Defend Europe campaign.'