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Churches destroyed, Bibles burned: Nigerian church leader on Christians returning home after Boko Haram
For years a key state in Islamist terror group Boko Haram's attempt to create a caliphate, parts of Adamawa state in northeastern Nigeria have now been liberated by government forces. However, as civilians begin returning home, they are finding it difficult to adjust to life after the insurgency.
Cuba: Crackdown on Christians sees 1,600 churches targeted
More than 1,600 churches have been targeted by authorities in Cuba this year as a crackdown on religious freedom continues.
Starting university this year? 4 tips for staying close to God
Even once you've got your acceptance letter, there can be loads to think about. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for that next step.
From drug addiction to Rio 2016: Australian swimmer Dan Smith on how faith in God changed his life
Australian swimmer Dan Smith made an incredible recovery from a drug addiction which saw him made homeless and turn to crime to compete in the Rio Olympics this summer.
Humanist weddings outstrip Church of Scotland weddings for the first time
The number of Church of Scotland marriages has been steadily decreasing over the past decade.
Trump promises to combat 'the hateful ideology of radical Islam' with extreme vetting policy
Donald Trump has called for "extreme vetting" of immigrants and pledged to make dramatic changes to US immigration policy if he wins the presidential race in November.
Why are Kenyan churches and mosques being painted yellow?
Churches and mosques in Nairobi are being painted a vibrant shade of yellow to demonstrate a "shared humanity" and highlight that there is more that unites people of different faiths than divides them.
Rio 2016: Christian gymnast Gabby Douglas says critics have been 'really hurtful'
Christian gymnast Gabby Douglas has come under fire in Rio after failing to put her hand on her heart during the national anthem when her team won gold last week.
Rio 2016: Triple Jumper Christian Taylor wants to give God the glory as he goes for Gold
The reigning Olympic and world champion in the men's triple jump, Christian Taylor, has soared through to the final in Rio tomorrow, and credits his faith with keeping him grounded.
Greece: Shocking reports of children being sexually abused in refugee camps
Young children are being groomed and sexually assaulted and women are afraid of sexual attacks in government-run refugee camps in Greece, according to reports.
Joshua Wong: Christian activist who took on the Chinese government sentenced in Hong Kong
The teenage Christian leader of Hong Kong's pro-democracy 'Umbrella' movement, which protested against Beijing's grip on the city's electoral system, has said he does not regret his involvement after being handed a community service sentence.
Kentucky: Churchgoer stabbed multiple times during Sunday service
A churchgoer was stabbed in a knife attack during a Sunday service in Kentucky yesterday, in what police are calling an "isolated incident between father and son".
Four countries where it's dangerous to criticise religion
The US State Department on Wednesday highlighted concerns about anti-blasphemy and apostasy laws, which it says "conflict with and undermine universally recognized human rights".
Religious freedom severely restricted for 75 per cent of global population
Three-quarters of the world's population suffer from severe restrictions on religious freedom, the US State Department said on Wednesday.
Dozens of Chinese Christians apply for 'religious persecution' asylum in Czech Republic
Religious freedom violations in China have once more been thrust into the public eye after 60 Chinese Christians applied for political asylum in the Czech Republic.
Rio 2016: Yusra Mardini, Syrian refugee who won hearts at the Olympics, vows to keep swimming
Yusra Mardini, the 18-year-old Syrian refugee who won hearts while competing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, says her team has helped open the world's eyes to the plight of refugees.