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Murdered missionary's widow felt 'empty' after his death
The widow of a German missionary murdered in Turkey by Islamist extremists has described feeling 'empty' after his death.
6 Trump quotes about Islam he'll have to live down when he visits Saudi Arabia
Six quotes from what Donald Trump has already said about Muslims, that will certainly not endear him to his Islamic audience in a few weeks time.
Leading evangelical pastor's son and grandson hit in renewed violence in Central African Republic
The son and grandson of a senior evangelical pastor are both victims in the latest outbreak of violence in the Central African Republic.
Prince of Wales urges 'cultural connectivity' between faiths to counter fears stoked by social media
The Prince of Wales has appealed for better 'cultural connectivity' in society. At the same time he has warned of how fears of different faiths are 'stoked and spread' through social media.
Trump urges Turkey's President ErdoÄan to release jailed Christian pastor
President Trump used a White House meeting with Turkey's President ErdoÄan to urge the leader to expedite the release of jailed Christian pastor Andrew Brunson.
Trump accused of 'obstruction of justice' after revelation he asked FBI director to drop Russia investigation
The explosive new development on Tuesday followed a week of tumult at the White House after Trump fired Comey and then discussed sensitive national security information about Islamic State with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
13 countries where apostasy and blasphemy are punishable by death
Those accused not only face criminal prosecution but also the risk of being killed extrajudicially by mobs who decide to take the law into their own hands.
ACLJ files UN case for jailed Christian pastor, accuses Turkey of human rights violations
The American Centre for Law and Justice (ACLJ) has filed a case with the UN over the Turkish detention of Christian pastor Andrew Brunson, ahead of Trump's meeting with Turkey's president today.
Catholic priest arrested in Italian mafia bust, accused of embezzling millions meant for migrants
A Catholic priest is among 68 people arrested in Italy in a bust on a large-scale mafia scam, which allegedly abused funds intended for needy refugees.
How many books are there in the New Testament? You might need to know this, if you are an asylum seeker
In some countries, such as Sweden, simply finding faith in Jesus is not enough. To successfully claim asylum, new Christians must master facts that few who are Christians from birth are even aware of.
Christian lawyer in Pakistan receives death threats for efforts to help persecuted minorities
A Christian lawyer in Pakistan has been warned she will be killed if she does not stop defending people accused of blasphemy against Islam.
Middle East's first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won't return home
The first ordained female Christian minister in the Middle East has been denied a short-term visa to the UK, with the British government fearing she may not leave the country at the end of her trip.
Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians at Oval Office meeting, officials claim
President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia's foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation, two US officials said on Monday.
'Evangelicals are destroying our Church,' says Syrian Orthodox leader
A Church leader in Syria has accused evangelical Christians of helping 'destroy' the ancient Orthodox church of the East by offering aid if they start worshipping at house churches.
Donald Trump's Liberty University speech was a masterclass in winning the religious right
Donald Trump's speech at the evangelical Liberty University was nothing short of extraordinary.
Gifted multi-lingual musician appointed Pope's first ever African ambassador to Ireland
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, aged 60, to serve as Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, starting from this summer.