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Egypt: Knife-wielding attacker shot dead after stabbing guard at Coptic church
Egypt's state news reported the man was fatally shot by other security officials at the Virgin Mary church on the outskirts of Cairo after he stabbed one of their colleagues on Wednesday.
Anglican Church in Nigeria builds trauma centre for victims of Boko Haram
Anglicans in northern Nigeria are building a hospital and trauma centre to help the thousands of victims suffering trauma as a result of the Boko Haram terror group.
'We are living in darkness': The heartbreaking suffering of refugees stranded in Greece
Christian Aid's Amy Merone reports from a refugee camp in Elefsina, Greece, where hundreds are stranded after fleeing war and persecution.
Earthquake devastates central Italy, at least 38 dead
An earthquake has devastated a string of mountainous towns over a large part of central Italy, trapping residents under hills of rubble
Regular worship is seen as indication of good character, says study
Attending relgious services regularly helps a person be recognised as hard working, wise and morally grounded. Ostentatious displays of religion carried out to gain this recognition will have the opposite effect, a new study shows.
Prince Hassan of Jordan condemns ISIS' 'sickening attacks' on Christians in the Middle East
Christians, Jews and Muslims must unite to combat the "apocalyptic vision" peddled by Islamic State in the Middle East, Prince Hassan of Jordan has said.
Turkish military, US-led coalition launch operation to sweep Islamic State from Syrian town
Turkish special forces units and jets supported by warplanes from the US-led coalition launched an operation in northern Syria on Wednesday.
Evacuees still thankful to God for gift of life even though their homes have been razed by California wildfire
Thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate when a wildfire broke out in southern California last week are starting to return to their homes. However, some no longer had homes to go back to. Nevertheless, the residents are still thankful to God for the gift of life.
Gender ideology harms children, paediatricians group tells educators, lawmakers
A professional group of American paediatricians has urged educators and lawmakers to reject policies that normalise chemical and surgical sex change operations.
Texas attorney general affirms constitutionality of courtroom prayer
In a legal opinion, Texas' attorney general said that an opening prayer before a court proceeding and a voluntary chaplaincy program are constitutional and do not violate the Establishment Clause.
Christians now afraid to go to church in Philippines due to threats from Islamist radicals, priest says
An Italian missionary living in southern Philippines has warned that people are now afraid to go to Mass due to perceived threats from Islamist radicals.
U.S. court upholds religious freedom case against transgender employee
A Michigan federal court on August 18 ruled in favor of a funeral home sued by the state for dismissing a transgender employee who wanted to wear women's clothes at work.
Nigeria: Eight killed as mob turns on Muslim after he saved a Christian accused of blasphemy
Eight people have been killed in Nigeria after a mob burnt down the house of a Muslim man who intervened when a Christian was beaten over allegations he had blasphemed.
Christian aid agency to deliver emergency supplies to war-ravaged Aleppo
World Help has announced today that it is delivering emergency supplies of basic food and bedding for Syrians trapped in war-ravaged Aleppo.
The ultimate travel opportunity: Meet the Pope and play ping pong at the Vatican
A world leading table tennis company has teamed up with a luxury travel firm to offer a $25,000 trip to meet the Pope and play some ping pong at the Vatican.
Man charged with murder over shooting of New York Muslim cleric
A man has been charged with murder after a Muslim cleric and his assistant were fatally shot outside a mosque in New York earlier this month.