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Message of forgiveness after gang threatens to kill 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
The families of 17 kidnapped missionaries in Haiti have said they are "giving forgiveness" to the notorious gang holding their loved ones for ransom.
Hundreds of acts of persecution against India's Christians in 2021 - human rights groups
Human rights groups in India say they have documented over 300 incidents of Christian persecution in just the first nine months of 2021, warning that this year might be the worst in terms of the number of such incidents in the country's history.
10 years on, life for Christians in post-Gaddafi Libya 'as dangerous as ever'
Due to escalating conflicts between the various groups that fought against Gaddafi, the country has descended into a state of civil war, and Christians are especially vulnerable in areas where radical Islamic groups are active, says Open Doors' World Watch Research analyst Michael Bosch.
Hillsong UK purchases iconic north London theatre
It is the first time that the Australia-based church will own a venue in the UK after renting the Dominion Theatre close to London's Oxford Street since 2005.
Gang behind kidnap of missionaries in Haiti demands $17m
A criminal gang is demanding $1m per head for the safe return of kidnapped missionaries and children.
Kidnapped Christian teenager Leah Sharibu is still alive, says pastor
A pastor supporting the family of a Christian teenager kidnapped and held captive by militants in Nigeria has received reports that she is still alive.
Pope expresses sadness over attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan
Pope Francis has spoken of his closeness to victims of attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan and their families.
Please pray, says US Christian group after missionaries abducted
Christian Aid Ministries is asking people to pray for the safe release of its kidnapped workers and their children amid fears that a criminal gang will demand $1m per person.
Group of US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti - reports
An armed criminal group in Haiti is reported to have kidnapped a group of US missionaries and children.
Mexico: family from indigenous community ejected from their home for planting a church
"They removed all evidence that there had ever been a church on the site. They even managed to plant plants, bananas, and that was it. They threw it all away."
Remnant of one of the oldest Black churches in US is unveiled in Virginia
Archaeologists believe they have discovered the foundation of the original building of the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the nation's oldest Black churches.
Three Vatican Swiss Guards resign over mandatory Covid-19 vaccine
Three members of the Swiss Guard who are charged with protecting the pope have been ordered to leave the Vatican complex after refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine following a requirement issued by Catholic Church officials.
France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.
Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse
The lawyer of Brian Houston says the Hillsong senior pastor will plead not guilty to charges of concealing his father's sexual abuse.
Open for business: The Syrian Christian who brought café culture back to his war-torn hometown
An eastern suburb of Damascus almost completely vacated during the Syrian war has just seen a sliver of normal life return: a café launched by a local Christian.
Over 2,000 people sign petition demanding pastor's release
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding the release of a Protestant pastor who's been imprisoned by Cuba's communist regime without trial for participating in peaceful protests that emerged across the country in July.