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Swiss evangelical groups lose government backing, vow to continue work
Some evangelical groups in Switzerland are unhappy after a number of Christian youth organisations were left without support by the government.
After London's terror attack, should I still evangelise my Muslim neighbour?
The threat of terrorism, the legacy of colonialism and rapidly rising religious persecution make this era one of the most challenging for 'missionaries' â if such a thing still exists.
Mother of Palestinian shot by Israeli forces last year in Jerusalem is also killed
A Palestinian woman has been shot and killed by Israeli soldiers outside one of Jerusalem's most famous landmarks. It's reported that the woman was carrying a pair of scissors and was attempting to attack Israeli forces.
Pastor prays for Lazarus-style miracle that dead wife will be resurrected by God
A Christian pastor in Kenya who camped at a mortuary for four days in the belief that his wife would rise from the dead like Lazarus has been left disappointed after the miracle failed to occur.
Christian President of Lebanon controversially declares Christians are 'no longer in direct danger' in Middle East
The President of Lebanon has declared that Christians in the Middle East are 'no longer in direct danger' during an interview in which he opened up about his own Christian faith.
Judge throws out class action against Christian group brought by LGBT activists
A judge in Canada has thrown out a $100 million-plus class-action defamation lawsuit brought by homosexual activists against a Christian group.
Q&A explainer: Why are ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting in Jerusalem against the State of Israel?
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews have been protesting in Jerusalem, most recently on Tuesday. So, what's going on? Why are ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against the State of Israel?
The hidden crisis facing Iraq's refugees â their medicines have run out
Medical needs that are not being met in Iraqi Kurdistan have reached a critical point, according to the UK-based medical donations charity International Health Partners (IHP).
Pakistani Christian killed in the street had refused to work on a Sunday
A young Christian in Pakistan was shot and killed in the street allegedly for refusing the demands of an influential Muslim.
Jailed in Turkey, American pastor begs Trump: 'Please help me'
An American missionary jailed in Turkey is pleading with President Trump to secure his release.
12,000 homes, $200 million: The cost of rebuilding just part of Iraq's shattered Christian community
Islamic State has damaged over 12,000 homes belonging to Christian families in Iraq and destroyed a further 700.
Six men arrested for 'trying to force a woman to convert to Christianity' in India
Six men were arrested yesterday on charges of allegedly forcing a woman to convert to Christianity in India.
US pastor charged for 'illegal' Bible study in Russia appeals to European Court of Human Rights
A US Baptist pastor found guilty of 'conducting illegal missionary activities' in Russia has taken his case to the European Court of Human Rights.
Tribes, tensions and gay marriage: What's the future for the Church of England?
It's no secret that the Church of England has been in turmoil of late. Internal tensions over passionately held positions on human sexuality and church leadership have dominated ecclesial news. Can 'good disagreement' in the broad church prevail, or will persisting division provoke a painful divorce?
Will Northern Ireland's political meltdown scupper Pope Francis' visit next year?
Stormont's power-sharing arrangements collapsed earlier this week after the five major parties failed to reach agreement, with an ongoing situation in which there is no executive in Northern Ireland. This means that there could be fresh doubt cast on whether the Pope will visit Northern Ireland when he is set to visit the Republic next August.
Another Catholic priest killed in spiralling Mexico violence
Another Catholic priest has been murdered in Mexico, the country's bishops have said.