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The forgotten persecuted: 7 countries that abuse religious freedom
The forgotten persecuted: 7 countries that abuse religious freedom

A new report refers to new and longstanding prisoners of conscience, the rise in numbers of refugees and continued acts of bigotry against Jews and Muslims in Europe.

Stephen Baldwin says life before Jesus was all about making money
Stephen Baldwin says life before Jesus was all about making money

Had it not been for his relationship with Jesus Christ, actor Stephen Baldwin would have remained absorbed in the materialistic and self-serving world of Hollywood.

Archbishop of Westminster supports Polish bishops in call for total abortion ban
Archbishop of Westminster supports Polish bishops in call for total abortion ban

Cardinal Vincent Nichols described abortion as "the destruction of an innocent human life and a tragic intervention into a woman's life".

Bangladesh: Christian family attacked with homemade bombs
Bangladesh: Christian family attacked with homemade bombs

A Christian family were attacked with crude bombs at their home in Bangladesh on Tuesday morning.

Anti-Extremism Bill may target Christians who oppose same-sex marriage, lobby group warns
Anti-Extremism Bill may target Christians who oppose same-sex marriage, lobby group warns

Christians who oppose gay marriage could be targeted with "false accusations" of extremism under an upcoming bill, a lobby group has warned.

Holy Spirit strengthens persecuted Christians, says Pope
Holy Spirit strengthens persecuted Christians, says Pope

The Holy Spirit strengthens Christians through persecution, even to the point of death, Pope Francis said yesterday.

Nigeria: Attack on church leader prompts bishops to urge government to curb Fulani violence
Nigeria: Attack on church leader prompts bishops to urge government to curb Fulani violence

After a cardinal escaped being shot at, bishops in Nigeria are calling on the government to act to curb the increasing violence and instability caused by Muslim herdsmen.

Jessa and Ben Seewald still hopeful of adopting many kids despite challenges
Jessa and Ben Seewald still hopeful of adopting many kids despite challenges

Jessa Duggar Seewald of TLC's "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" has long expressed her desire to adopt kids. Even though she and her husband Ben have encountered some challenges in their adoption plans, the young couple is not giving up on their hope to welcome adopted kids into their home.

Assad \'colluded with ISIS to retake Palmyra\', leaked documents reveal
Assad 'colluded with ISIS to retake Palmyra', leaked documents reveal

Syrian President Assad has colluded with ISIS to arrange deals on the battlefield, according to papers seen by Sky News.

Gospel for Asia fraud case: Plaintiffs fight back against dismissal motion
Gospel for Asia fraud case: Plaintiffs fight back against dismissal motion

Matthew and Jennifer Dickson have hit back against attempts by the mission organisation to have their case against it for racketeering dismissed.

Pope Francis to welcome 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome
Pope Francis to welcome 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome

Pope Francis will receive 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome in November to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, one week before the close of the Holy Year.

\'Forgive them\': UN hears of horrific ISIS brutality at #WeAreN Christian persecution conference
'Forgive them': UN hears of horrific ISIS brutality at #WeAreN Christian persecution conference

The second #WeAreN conference on Christian persecution was held at the UN last week and delegates heard horrific stories of ISIS' atrocities.

Persecuted Christians read Bible for first time in their own language after 182 year wait
Persecuted Christians read Bible for first time in their own language after 182 year wait

Christians in Southeast Asia have successfully translated the New Testament into their mother-tongue, and are now able to read the Word in their own language for the first time.

#TheBibleHasTaughtMe: Christian PR disaster or gospel opportunity?
#TheBibleHasTaughtMe: Christian PR disaster or gospel opportunity?

Twitter is dangerous to sincere, well-meaning people who might not be terribly savvy about social media.

Christian woman raped and beaten after testifying against imam in Uganda
Christian woman raped and beaten after testifying against imam in Uganda

A Christian woman has been beaten and raped by Muslims in Eastern Uganda after she testified against an imam who allegedly killed her father, according to Morning Star News.

ISIS sex-slave survivor names \'new Jihadi John\' as her abuser
ISIS sex-slave survivor names 'new Jihadi John' as her abuser

A Yazidi teenager who escaped ISIS sex slavery has said she was kidnapped and trafficked by the "new Jihadi John", British Muslim-convert Siddhartha Dhar.