Priest suspended after rough baptism that left baby terrified
A priest in Russia has been suspended for a year after his rough baptism of a baby left the child terrified and apparently with scratches on his skin.
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Calls for prayers for a peaceful resolution to Hong Kong crisis as tension escalates
Christians in Hong Kong are continuing to pray for a peaceful resolution to the social and political crisis as weeks of protests show no sign of abating.
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After Kashmir loses special status, region's Christians fear greater persecution
After the revocation of Kashmir's special status, Christians in the region are fearful that the change will lead to a wave of Hindu nationalism and with it, an increase in persecution.
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Christian villagers held for six months by rebels in Myanmar finally released
A rebel faction that was holding dozens of people from a predominantly Christian village in Myanmar has released them after six months.
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China removes Christian references from 'Robinson Crusoe' and other children's classics
In efforts to bring Christianity further under government control, authorities in China have erased the words "Bible," "God" and "Christ" from classic children's stories, including Robinson Crusoe.
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Capernaum and the 'House of Peter': what we can and can't say about it
How do we evaluate claims that we can identify the 'House of Peter'?
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The newly-discovered 'church' is neither biblical nor apostolic
A great claim – but typical for the summer season. It requires deflating almost completely.
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Zimbabwe food crisis is 'pushing families to the brink of starvation'
Economic turmoil and extreme weather have combined with devastating consequences for millions of people in Zimbabwe facing serious food shortages.
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After 10 years of Boko Haram violence, an end to the bloodshed remains elusive
Nigerian officials have repeatedly claimed victory over Boko Haram, yet the insecurity continues.
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Militants cut off the ears of women in horrific attack on Christian village
The barbarism of Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group, has reached new heights after reports of women having their ears chopped off during an attack on a Christian village.
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After U-turn on homosexuality, 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris joins Pride Parade
Joshua Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, recently announced he that he was no longer a Christian, was separating from his wife of 21 years, and now believes in equal marriage.
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Turkish president lays foundation stone for country's first new church since 1923
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has laid the foundation stone for what is reportedly the first new church building to be constructed in Turkey since it became a republic in 1923.
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Christian rights groups urge caution in response to reports of Leah Sharibu's death
Open Doors and Christian Solidarity Worldwide are continuing to hope that the Christian teenager is alive following reports that she has been killed by her captors.
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