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Venezuela's Christians urge prayer as crisis mounts
Venezuela's evangelicals have called for prayer amid the country's crisis as pressure mounts on President Maduro to step down from his position.
Pope, on trip to Panama, says fear of migrants makes people crazy
Immigration is expected to be one of the main themes of Francis's six-day trip.
New York state legalises abortion up to birth
After an intense debate for and against the proposal, the New York state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that makes it legal for doctors and other health care professionals, such as midwives and physician assistants, to perform abortions up until birth in the state.
Asia Bibi is 'anything but safe', says Christian leader in Pakistan
A Christian leader in Pakistan has warned that radical Islamists are still trying to find Christian mother Asia Bibi 'so they can kill her'.
Zimbabwean pastor faces 20-year jail term in government clampdown
Mawarire is among hundreds of civilians who face public order charges following last week's violent protests over fuel price hikes.
Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides
Attorneys for the plaintiffs condemned the court's action and said some current troops could face discharge.
Pastor Davey Blackburn announces resignation three years after wife's tragic murder
Three years after the murder of his first wife inside their home and a year after he remarried, Pastor Davey Blackburn of Resonate Church in Indiana announced on Sunday that he is resigning from his church.
Lady Gaga's attack on Mike and Karen Pence's Christian faith is 'misguided', says Franklin Graham
Lady Gaga has attacked the faith of Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, calling it the 'worst representation of what it means to be a Christian'.
Church leaders urge Christians to pray for unity
Christian leaders across the UK have encouraged believers of all denominations to join in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Congo political crisis deepens as top court rejects vote challenge
Rrunner-up Martin Fayulu said the decision had opened the way to a 'constitutional coup d'etat', raising fears of more violence.
Chinese scientist who made gene-edited babies evaded oversight to seek fame: report
A Chinese scientist who said he made the world's first 'gene-edited' babies intentionally evaded oversight and broke national guidelines.
Vietnam demolitions pit Catholic Church against authorities
The demolition of about 100 homes near Ho Chi Minh City, including one owned by the Catholic Church, has pitted the church against authorities in the latest such dispute over land in the Communist Party-ruled country.
Poorest will be hurt the most by climate change, says Bishop of Dudley
The Bishop of Dudley has warned that the world's poorest people stand to lose the most as a result of climate change after the World Economic Forum said it was the greatest threat facing the world.
Why al-Shabaab targets Kenya, and what can be done to stop attacks
Al-Shabaab's has claimed responsibility for another terrorist attack in Kenya. The question is, why does it continue to target the country?
Facebook bringing in new rules to govern how employees can talk about religion
A new rulebook is reportedly coming into force at Facebook to govern the way workers at the company can discuss religion and politics.
'Fund the wall and give us DACA,' say evangelical leaders after Trump offers deal to end government shutdown
Evangelical leaders in the US are urging the Democrats to consider Donald Trump's DACA offer to end the government shutdown.