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UNESCO recommends more than a dozen "hidden Christian" sites in Japan for World Heritage status
About a dozen sites where Japanese Christians secretly practiced their faith around 400 years ago were reportedly recommended by UNESCO to be included in the World Heritage list.
Hungary's Viktor Orban reiterates pledge to keep country 'Christian'
Hungary's right-wing, nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban said yesterday that the main task of his new government will be to preserve the country's security and Christian culture, keeping out migrants and fending off what he calls foreign meddling.
Ireland's abortion referendum: Young liberals look to bury Church's influence
Momentum is with the 'pro-choice' side in the forthcoming, highly divisive referendum on abortion in Ireland on Friday, May 25.
Nigerian Catholics to hold 'massive protest' over ongoing violence against Christians
The Catholic Church in Nigeria will hold a major protest this weekend against ongoing killings by Fulani herdsmen against Christians and others.
North Korea: World church leaders hail 'almost miraculous' turnaround
An international delegation of church leaders has returned from a visit to North Korea in the wake of a historic summit meeting between the presidents of the North and South, describing an 'almost miraculous new spring' for the region.
Are Trump and Israel leading the Middle East into war?
Just as Jerusalem remains the key to unlocking the region's intractable conflict, Israel itself remains critical to the wider region's troubles and potential conflicts.
Secret witness testifies against US pastor Andrew Brunson
A witness testifying anonymously against Andrew Brunson, the US pastor accused of spying and terror-related charges in Turkey, claimed yesterday that Brunson helped Kurdish militants and aimed to create a Christian Kurdish state, the country's state-run news agency reported.
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau shares anti-gay sermon by US evangelist David Wilkinson
Israel Folau, the outspoken Christian rugby star, has shared an anti-gay sermon from late American evangelist David Wilkerson in an apparent refusal to back down from controversy.
Corpse of Ugandan Christian convert desecrated by Muslim villagers
The Muslim residents of a village in eastern Uganda have been accused of desecrating the corpse of a Christian convert who was killed by unknown assailants last month after receiving threatening messages.
Iranian court rejects appeal of four Christians convicted of running house churches
An Iranian court has turned down the appeal of four Christian converts who were sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for alleged involvement in house churches in the country.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth term, backed by Orthodox Church's Patriarch Kirill
President Vladimir Putin stuck with his long-serving prime minister in his first act after being sworn in for a new term on Monday, signalling that he would keep faith with a policy direction that has brought Russia into conflict with the West.
Boris Johnson urges Trump not to abandon Iran nuclear deal
Boris Johnson has appealed to US President Donald Trump not to end the Iran nuclear agreement, saying the deal had weaknesses but these could be addressed given time.
'It is reality': US embassy to open in Jerusalem next week as road signs installed
US Embassy road signs went up in Jerusalem on Monday ahead of next week's opening of the mission in accordance with President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.
Afghanistan: 17 dead after explosion hits mosque's evening prayers
An explosion at a mosque used as a voter centre in the eastern Afghan province of Khost on Sunday killed at least 17 people and wounded 34, local officials said, in the latest attack on preparations for long-delayed parliamentary elections.
Pope's Swiss Guards show off new 3D printed plastic helmets
The Swiss Guards have unveiled the new 3D printed plastic helmets that will eventually replace their current ones made of metal in an effort to make the guard members more comfortable while providing protection for the pontiff.
Iran jails 16 women for joining ISIS in Syria
Sixteen women who went to Syria to join Islamic State have been jailed in Iran, a Tehran prosecutor said on Sunday.