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Rare inscription with link to Book of Judges uncovered in Israel

Jennifer Lee Wed 14 Jul 2021 7:49 BST

The 3,100-year-old inscription bears the name 'Jerubbaal', which was another name for the Old Testament judge Gideon.

Nick Vujicic founds pro-life bank 'to further the Kingdom of God'

Jennifer Lee | Fri 9 Jul 2021 12:59 BST

The evangelist was moved to found ProLife Bank after discovering that most major banks in the US support Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the country.
Government 'deeply concerned' about religious freedom violations in North Korea

Staff writer | Thu 8 Jul 2021 13:11 BST

The comments were made after Lord Alton asked about the government's response to reports of a forced abortion on a woman suspected of being a Christian.
Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children

Staff writer | Wed 7 Jul 2021 12:41 BST

The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.
Canadian pastor arrested over worship service freed from prison

Jennifer Lee | Mon 5 Jul 2021 8:41 BST

A Canadian pastor says he is "thankful" to be freed from prison after being detained over an outdoor worship service.
Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau

Staff writer | Sun 4 Jul 2021 13:34 BST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned a wave of violence across Canada that has seen a number of churches attacked.
Chinese Communism at 100: alive and well, but could Christianity be its ultimate undoing?

Dr David Landrum | Thu 1 Jul 2021 10:34 BST

This week, China celebrates 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party. But do not be fooled by the skyscrapers and consumer goods. A hundred years on, China is still a communist nation. And its leaders still hate Christians who refuse to bow to their ideology, writes Dr David Landrum.
India's Christians are facing an 'existential threat' - Open Doors

Staff writer | Thu 1 Jul 2021 8:19 BST

Hindu nationalism is driving a wave of violent persecution against Christians in India, human rights group Open Doors has warned.
Euthanasia will be 'terrible' for Spain, pro-lifers warn

Staff writer | Wed 30 Jun 2021 10:03 BST

Euthanasia has come into effect in Spain, a few months after legislation was passed in March.
Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison over 'propaganda'

Staff writer | Tue 29 Jun 2021 12:15 BST

Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to five years in prison for "engaging in propaganda against the Islamic regime."
Appeal launched as eastern DRC struggles to get back on its feet after volcanic eruption

Staff writer | Tue 29 Jun 2021 10:53 BST

Tearfund has launched an appeal to help people left displaced by a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month.
Documentary series to probe Hillsong and Carl Lentz scandal

Jennifer Lee | Thu 24 Jun 2021 12:51 BST

A new documentary will be taking a closer look at Hillsong in the wake of the Carl Lentz scandal that led to a major overhaul across the Australia-based Church.