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Iraqi Christians Tell of How They Were Forced to Spit on Crucifix and Convert to Islam Under ISIS Rule
"Do it or die!" That was the command Iraqi Christians said they were constantly subjected to by Islamic State (ISIS) militants during the two years when they were under ISIS rule.
Christian Shoppers Given List of 26 'Nice' Retailers That Recognise Christmas and 8 'Naughty' Ones That Don't
The spirit of Christmas is in the air and, just like Santa Claus, the religious liberty organisation Liberty Counsel has come up with a "Naughty & Nice" list.
Thousands March In Support Of Top Christian Politician Facing Blasphemy Investigation
Indonesian police are to investigate a complaint of blasphemy agianst the Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki (Ahok) Tjahaja Purnama, who is an an ethnic Chinese Christian.
At Least 30 Dead In Suicide Attack On Afghanistan Mosque, Claimed By ISIS
A suicide attack killed at least 30 people at a Shia Muslim mosque in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan on Monday.
Houses Of Parliament To Be Lit Red For Persecuted Believers
The Palace of Westminster will be lit up in red on Wednesday evening to commemorate people who suffer for their religion around the world.
Persecuted Yazidis Fleeing ISIS Failed By UK â MPs
Yazidis have been failed by the UK, the government was told last week as dozens of MPs urged the Home Office to do more for those fleeing ISIS in Iraq.
Vatican Explores Space-Age Technology To Preserve Its Most Ancient Documents
The Vatican has turned to space-age technology to help preserve some of the oldest and most fragile documents in the world.
'Indifferent To Truth And Decency': Former Archbishop Rowan Williams Slams Donald Trump
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has condemned the election of Donald Trump as a betrayal of "truth" and "decency".
Pope Francis: Priests Can Forgive Women Who Have Abortions
Pope Francis has concluded his Jubilee Year of Mercy with an extraordinary grant of permission to priests to continue absolving women who have had abortions.
Bishop: Church Must Keep Hard Line On Gay Relationships Even If It Risks Institutional Status
A conservative bishop has accused the Church of England of "being oblivious to the obvious" over the links between theology and growth.
Pope Francis Ends Holy Year Of Mercy Amid Rifts And Division
Pope Francis ended the Roman Catholic Church's 'Holy Year of Mercy' on Sunday but closing the 'Door of Mercy' in the Vatican.
Church In Rwanda Issues Apology For Horrors Of 1994 Genocide
The Catholic Church in Rwanda has apologised for church members who played a role in the 1994 genocide, killing people and looting their properties.
UK Churches Urge Government: Protect Britain's Poorest Families
Ahead of the unveiling of the government's Autumn Statement, Churches have released a joint statement calling on the Chancellor to care for families on benefits.
Pope's Horror At Prostitute Tortured And Forced To Work Until She Gave Birth
Pope Francis has spoken of his horror at the stories of prostitutes he met during a visit to a rescue centre as part of the Church's Year of Mercy.
'We Are Never Hopeless': Iraqi Priest Vows To Keep The Church Alive
Many Iraqi Christians are too terrified to return home after ISIS, but one priest has vowed that the Church will "never, never give up" hope of Christianity flourishing in the country again.
Thousands Commit To Christ In Myanmar
Tens of thousands heard the gospel in Myanmar this weekend as evangelist Franklin Graham preached in Yangon.