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Cuban evangelicals' opposition to gay marriage drives constitution 'No' campaign
'I am voting "no" because taking out that marriage is between a man and a woman opens the door in the future to something that goes against our beliefs and the Bible.'
US not pursuing sanctions over death of missionary John Chau at hands of remote tribe
The US has not asked the Indian government to sanction a remote tribe that killed a Christian missionary last year, it has been reported.
Muslim man wanted to kill Christian cousin until Jesus appeared to him in a dream
An Egyptian Muslim who planned to kill his cousin for converting to Christianity has shared how he embraced the religion he once hated after Jesus delivered a powerful message to him in a dream.
Churches are playing a 'key role' in the fight against human trafficking
Churches and faith groups are making an important contribution to efforts to eliminate the global scourge of human trafficking, a UN human rights committee has heard.
Islamic State closer to defeat in last Syrian enclave
Islamic State appeared closer to defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as a civilian convoy left the besieged area where U.S.-backed forces estimate a few hundred jihadists are still holed up.
Why a centuries-old religious dispute over Ukraine's Orthodox Church matters today
This competition between the churches of Constantinople and Moscow for dominance in the Orthodox Christian world is not new â it goes back more than 500 years. But the birth of the new Orthodox Church in Ukraine opens a new chapter in this history.
Christian ministry ship celebrates decade of global mission and outreach
Christian ministry ship Logos Hope is celebrating 10 years of bringing the Gospel as well as practical support to churches and communities around the world.
Irish Primate tells abuse victims he's sorry for Catholic Church's failures ahead of Vatican summit
Archbishop Eamon Martin has apologised over the failure of the Catholic Church to protect people in its care from sexual abuse at the hands of predatory priests.
Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission on anniversary of Leah Sharibu's abduction
Christians gathered in London on Tuesday to protest the ongoing captivity of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu.
Netherlands' most senior Catholic bishop may lose cathedral over falling attendances
The most senior bishop in the Dutch Catholic Church may have to leave his own cathedral due to empty pews as the number of faithful continues to fall.
Major US airlines to introduce gender-neutral booking options
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines are among the airlines introducing gender-neutral designations.
Pakistan holding up Asia Bibi's release over fears she'll talk
Authorities in Pakistan are dragging their feet over the release of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy because of fears she will speak to the media about her ordeal.
Rescue my daughter, Leah Sharibu's mother pleads with Nigerian government
A year after the abduction of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu, her mother Rebecca renewed her appeal to the government to keep its promise to rescue her.
North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labour. A growing market economy threatens that
'Loyalty is the bedrock of the brigades but what do you expect from people who know the taste of money?'
Christian survivor of North Korean prison describes the horror
The woman identified only as "Prisoner 42" was placed in solitary confinement for a year
Report warns of 'increasing anti-Christian hostility' in France
A religious rights organisation has called on France's public officials to do more to stem attacks on churches and Christian monuments.