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Trump must recruit even more Christian voters to win in 2020, says top pollster
Donald Trump must increase his support from Christians if he is to stand a chance of winning another election, according to a leading pollster.

800 Christians flee Pakistan neighbourhood after violent mob demands death for 'blasphemy'
As many as 800 Christians fled a neighbourhood in Pakistan this week, after a violent Muslim mob of hundreds had demanded capital punishment for 'blasphemy' of a 20-year-old Christian man.

Pennsylvania cult church invites AR-15 assault rifles for 'blessing' ceremony
A cult church in Pennsylvania will next week held a ceremony which invites attendees to bring AR-15 assault rifles, the same weapon used in last weeks Florida school shooting that killed 17.

Three Christians shot dead by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Kenyan primary school
Three Christians were shot dead by suspected members of the Islamic extremist group Al Shabaab in north-east Kenya last Friday, according to the respected media outlet Morning Star News.

'Very interesting', comments Trump on new book about his faith
'The Faith of Donald J Trump: A Spiritual Biography' is by David Brody, a reporter for the Christian Broadcasting Network, and Scott Lamb, Baptist minister and columnist for the Washington Times.

Pastor who failed to report Andy Savage sexual assault allegation resigns
One of the figures involved in the sexual assault allegation against the Memphis pastor Andy Savage of Highpoint Church from 1998 has resigned his position at a church in Austin, Texas.

Canadian Catholic diocese in bitter row with insurers over predator priest payouts
A Canadian Catholic diocese is locked into a bitter struggle with its insurers over responsibility for historic sexual abuse cases.

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.