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American missionary killed in Angola
Beau Shroyer, a pastor and former police officer from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who began working with his wife Jackie, and five children as missionaries in Lubango, Angola, for SIM USA, was "killed while serving Jesus" last Friday, months after his family raised concern at a local church about ongoing security issues they had at the mission. He was 44.
Magical encounters in Jerusalem
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.
Local pantries feeding body and soul
"Pantries are all about dignity, choice and hope. They are a perfect fit for churches who want to cement their role in their community, and who want to help make change happen."
First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday.
Christian Concern's Andrea Williams warns South Korea not to go the same way as the UK
British lawyer Andrea Williams warned millions of South Koreans gathered for a worship service that the country might soon face devastating challenges similar to those that Western nations have encountered if it embraces legislation that paves the way for LGBT ideology to impact their daily lives.
Over 2 million Christians take part in worship service calling for 'restoration of holiness'
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service to "unite for repentance, revival and restoration of holiness in our society."
Christians join calls for Pakistan's suspension from Commonwealthy
A coalition of 17 international human rights organizations is demanding Pakistan be suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due its blasphemy laws and other rights violations, but local activists said that could result in more hardship for religious minorities.
Christians highlighted in new British Library exhibition on the Middle Ages through the eyes of women
Among the items on display are an original signed letter from Joan of Arc to the citizens of Riom, penned in 1429 to request military aid, as well as the only surviving complete copy of The Revelations of Divine Love written by Julian of Norwich, the first work in English known to be authored by a woman.
What is Halloween and how do Christians respond to it?
Halloween falls on October 31 each year. Over the centuries, Christians have had a variety of attitudes to it. This is the story ...
Nuns shelter 800 refugees from conflict in Lebanon
"We are overwhelmed, and we can't receive any more."
Is Gen Z turning back towards traditional Christian morals and faith?
It appears that the excesses of modern progressivism are inspiring more young adults to reject the liberal social norms of the past 50 years and turn to the traditional morals and beliefs of the Christian faith.
Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer
A letter asking the Prime Minister to act to protect freedom of thought and silent prayer has been signed nearly 60,000 times.
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over gay sex comments
"Those bishops who depart from the clear unambiguous teaching of the CofE should resign."
Fears for Christians in Nigeria after Boko Haram releases shocking execution video
Open Doors has expressed concern about Nigerian Christians living at risk of deadly attacks by Islamist extremists after a graphic video was released showing the brutal execution of four "infidels".
How modern tech is reconstructing ancient biblical texts
A PhD candidate with the Australian Catholic University's Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry has been named the overall winner of ACU's Three Minute Thesis Final after adapting software originally used for genetic analysis to help scholars restore handwritten works to their original condition.
Archbishop of Canterbury's gay sex comments spark backlash
Evangelicals have expressed "disbelief" at comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in which he claimed that gay sex is not sinful if it is within a committed relationship.