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Church denies rumours that ISIS has crucified kidnapped priest
The Indian priest kidnapped by suspected Islamic State militants on March 4 is likely still alive, Church officials have said, despite reports that he was crucified on Friday.

'We're holding on by our fingernails': Syriac priest on the exodus of Christians in the Middle East
Father Dale Johnson sees his work with refugees as a vital part of the Church's mandate to help the persecuted and vulnerable.

Stabbed and left for dead by Islamist radicals: The cost of being a Christian in Pakistan
At just 17 years old, Ali Husnain was stabbed and left for dead by Islamic fundamentalists in Lahore because he converted to Christianity. Seven years later, he plans to return and preach the gospel in Pakistan.

Brussels explosions: Christians praying as death toll mounts
Christians in Brussels are praying as news of this morning's attacks unfolds, and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel confirmed that "scores" of people have been killed or injured.

Why Christians don't need a 'good deed feed' to show off
A new app allows Christians to post about their 'good deeds' online - but is it necessary?

Brussels explosions: Archbishop of Canterbury calls for prayer after airport and metro blasts
The Archbishop of Canterbury has today called for prayer following explosions in Brussels that killed more than a dozen people.

ISIS kill 26 soldiers near ancient city of Palmyra
ISIS militants killed 26 Syrian soldiers near the city of Palmyra on Monday, according to a monitoring group, following days of advances by government forces backed by Syrian and Russian air cover.

Justin Welby to honour top imam, Matt Redman and Bishop Angelos with new awards
Worship leader Matt Redman, the head of the Coptic Church in the UK and a top imam are among the winners of a new set of Awards given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palace has revealed.

Christian pastor arrested and detained in Cuba, hours before Obama's state visit
Rev Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso was arrested on Sunday in Cuba, hours before President Barack Obama arrived in the country for his official state visit.

Burma: Number of refugees fleeing persecution falls as hope for religious freedom grows
The number of people fleeing persecution Burma has fallen dramatically this year, the UN refugee agency said today, as hope grows that religious freedom will improve under the new Burmese government.

Palm Sunday: 12 stunning pictures of celebrations around the world
A look at some of the Palm Sunday processions from around the world.

Franklin Graham urges Christians to vote for 'least heathen' candidate
As the Presidential race heats up, evangelist Franklin Graham has urged Christians to vote, even if it means they have to "decide which is the least heathen" candidate.

Christian couple Marius and Ruth Bodnariu pray and fast for return of 5 children
The Christian couple who had their five children removed by Norway's child protection services are undertaking a 40-day fast as they wait to hear whether their children will be returned to their custody.

33,000 children severely malnourished in Zimbabwe: 'It's like losing an entire generation'
Thousands of Zimbabwean children are in desperate need of treatment for malnutrition and more than four million people now require food aid, it emerged this week, as the country continues to struggle with its worst drought in 20 years.

Catholic priest who rescued 1,500 Muslims from brutal massacre in line for $1m peace prize
A Catholic priest who sheltered 1,500 Muslims fleeing almost certain death in is in the running to receive a $1 million peace prize.

Civil war in Syria: Five years on and millions remain in peril
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Syrian conflict, which has been branded the greatest humanitarian crisis of a generation.