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Australian churches called to change or die
Over 600 pastors and church leaders were presented with a challenging picture of what the future may hold when Exponential Australia used their inaugural national conference to release the findings of a study commissioned from NCLS Research.
Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe
There has been a "strong" increase in the number of anti-Christian hate crimes taking place across Europe, with particular concern expressed about the treatment of Christians in the UK.
Schoolboy abducted from Christian school finds freedom
A schoolboy who was abducted by gunmen from his Christian school in Nigeria has finally found freedom again after escaping from captivity.
Muslim husband sets wife on fire for accepting Christ
Mother of three hospitalized with third-degree burns.
Christian politician Päivi Räsänen acquitted again
"Thankfully, justice has prevailed yet again, in no small part because of their brave commitment to standing firm."
Guerrilla control, blockades, and long river journeys: a day in the life of Latin American Bible translators
The entire translation team, no matter what direction they were coming from, put their lives at risk as they passed through guerrilla-controlled areas.
Scale of Israel's bombardment of Gaza 'cannot be morally justified', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza as the death toll continues to climb.
At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150
Several churches collapsed in Nepal after a devastating earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck remote western parts of the South Asian country last week, causing widespread destruction and over 150 fatalities, Christian groups have said.
Jerusalem's church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages
Leaders of Jordan's Council of Churches issued a similar statement on Nov. 5, calling for the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the kingdom.
Dozens of Christian homes destroyed in Gaza
Over 50 Christian homes and a Catholic school are among the buildings that have been badly damaged by airstrikes in Gaza.
Christian buildings targeted in military conflict in Sudan
At least two Christian buildings were bombed last week amid fighting between rival military factions in Sudan, sources said.
Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war
Evangelical Christians' theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas' attack.
Evangelical alliances call for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemn civilian deaths
Evangelical alliances from around the world are calling for a ceasefire, saying the teachings of Jesus call for peace amid times of violence.
Nepal Supreme Court upholds pastor's conviction for proselytisation
"We were very hopeful from the Supreme Court and the judgement has come as a shock to us."
Christians join in prayer for persecuted brothers and sisters
The Church is coming together today in prayer for persecuted believers around the world.
Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence
In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.