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Chile March for Jesus stoned by 'anarchists'
A March for Jesus in Chile has been broken up by protesters throwing stones, according to Evangelical Focus.
US missionary shot dead in Cameroon
A Christian missionary from Indiana was killed in Cameroon on Tuesday when he was shot while traveling in a region where the military and separatists have been fighting.
Pakistan Supreme Court acquits Asia Bibi: Islamists call for judges' death
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam and ordered her freed.
World evangelicals urge prayer for kidnapped Leah Sharibu
Leah was one of 112 female students abducted from a high school in Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19.
Churches and Christians urged to pray for the media
The initiative is being promoted by Christians in Media, a UK network and community that supports, encourages and inspires Christians who work in, and with, media.
Churches spokesman says Universal Credit isn't even asking the right questions
The government's flagship Universal Credit benefits reform is failing to ask basic questions about whether it is actually working, according to a senior churches social policy adviser.
Bishop of Leicester grieves with whole city after helicopter crash that killed football club owner
The Bishop of Leicester is praying for all those affected by a tragic helicopter crash over the weekend that killed the owner of Leicester City FC and four others.
Prayers and solidarity after gunmen targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue
Faith leaders have condemned the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue yesterday, with Christians and Muslims lining up to express solidarity with the victims.
Faith leaders commit to promoting peace and equality at global gathering
Christians have united with Muslim scholars in calling for an end to hate and the politicization of Islam at a major faith gathering in Indonesia.
Man tries to break into Magna Carta case with a hammer at Salisbury Cathedral
Police were called to Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday after a man allegedly tried to break into a case displaying a copy of the Magna Carta.
Lead LGBT people to Jesus, not heterosexuality, says ex-lesbian tells Christians
A popular poet and writer who left her lesbian life behind after becoming a Christian is offering some words of advice about how Christians can effectively engage with the LGBT community.
Bethel pastor Bill Johnson divides social media with picture of slain animal from hunting trip
Opinions were split on Instagram this week after Bethel church pastor Bill Johnson posted several pictures from a hunting trip with his daughter.
Muscular Christianity: When church leaders come to blows
Today's church is not all sweetness and light, to put it mildly.
Learning disabled Pakistani Christian sentenced to life for blasphemy
A young Pakistan Christian has been sentenced to life imprisonment for burning a booklet containing verses of the Quran.
Second evangelist detained in Turkey flies home after court ruling
Byle was arrested the morning after US pastor Andrew Brunson was released and allowed to leave the country.
Chinese cardinal in scathing attack on Pope Francis: 'He doesn't understand Communism'
A Catholic cardinal and former Bishop of Hong Kong has warned that the deal struck between the Vatican and the Chinese government is a step towards the 'annihilation' of the Church in China.