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Global Hymn Sing aims to get 1 million people singing 'Jesus Shall Reign'
Churches from different traditions and languages will be singing the classic hymn Jesus shall reign as an expression of their commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ.
Evangelical Fellowship of India says persecution of Christians is on the rise
Indian Christians saw the worst persecution in 2017 for 10 years, according to a report from the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI).
Russian artist under fire for controversial burning of 'Catholic' cathedral
A group of Russian artists have come under fire for the public burning of an effigy of a Gothic â and so appearing to be Catholic â church. The destructive artistry was exhibited at an Orthodox Christian festival.
Pope Francis makes historic retreat by accepting Nigerian Bishop's resignation
Pope Francis made a historic climb-down on Monday as he accepted the resignation of a Nigerian bishop who had long been rejected by his diocesan priests but had been vocally backed by the pontiff.
Online petition opposing China-Vatican deal was hit by cyber-attack
An online petition opposing an agreement between the Chinese government and the Vatican was subject to a cyber attack on February 14, it has emerged.
Sudanese state demolishes evangelical church after Sunday service
A Christian church in Sudan was demolished without warning by state authorities on Sunday.
Iraqi Archbishop: Christians should be 'honest' with Muslims and say they have been persecuted for 1,400 years
Christians should be 'honest' with Muslim dialogue partners and explain that they have been persecuted in the Middle East for more than a thousand years, an Iraqi archbishop has said.
Churches back new 'Happy Easter Egg' that puts Jesus back into the story
Various church leaders in Ireland have given their backing to a Christian bookshop owner's creation of a new Easter egg that comes with a booklet that tells the story of Jesus.
World Vision denies report its staff sexually exploited Haiti earthquake survivors
The Christian charity World Vision has denied allegations that its staff coerced survivors of Haiti's catastrophic 2010 earthquake into having sex.
'Black Panther' set was 'almost like a church' as cast and crew testified to God's miracles
An actress who stars in the new blockbuster Marvel hit Black Panther has said that during the making of the movie the cast and crew were testifying to God's miracles and the set of the film had an atmosphere that felt 'almost like a church'.
Evangelical still ahead despite shrinking lead in Costa Rica election
Evangelical Christian Fabricio Alvarado Muñoz maintained his lead in Costa Rica's second-round presidential race even as his centre-left rival narrowed the gap, according to a poll published on Friday.
Scottish Muslim politician is giving up Irn-Bru for Lent
A Muslim Scottish government minister is observing Lent this year in solidarity with persecuted Christians â and he's giving up Irn-Bru.
Creationist Ken Ham re-invited to speak at University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has decided to re-invite Christian creationist Ken Ham to present his views at the institution, after he was dis-invited last week.
Indian bishops condemn rise in religion-based hate crime
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has spoken out against the dangers of a Hindu-nationalist agenda and 'monoculturalism'. It comes alongside a recognition by the Indian government of a spike in religiously-motivated hate crime.
Mexico diocese evacuates nuns from ultra-violent city after multiple killings
A Catholic diocese in southern Mexico has withdrawn all of its nuns from the violence-ridden city of Chilapa, following the killing of two of its priests earlier this month.
Now Desmond Tutu has resigned as Oxfam ambassador
He resigned yesterday as an ambassador for the aid agency saying he was 'deeply disappointed' about the charity's handling of a sex scandal.