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Four in five non-Christians in Britain don't believe that churches are making positive changes to society
A new survey has found that four out of five non-Christians in the U.K. do not believe that churches are making positive changes in the world today.

UK Churches conduct outdoor services to highlight persecution of Christians worldwide
Worship services were held outside churches in the U.K. last Sunday in an effort to draw attention to the persecution of Christians across the world.

'Jesus' statue to be donated to another church after Baptist congregation deems it too 'Catholic'
Church leaders at Red Bank Baptist Church in Lexington, South Carolina have announced that the statue of Jesus Christ at the facade of its building will be donated to another church following a vote to remove the display for being too "Catholic in nature."

'Worsening intolerant atmosphere' in India amid increase in anti-Christian attacks
A lawyer with the advocacy group ADF India has raised concerns about the "worsening intolerant atmosphere" in India amid increasing attacks against Christians by Hindu nationalists.

Philippine Lawmakers introduce bill that would grant citizenship to Australian nun facing deportation
A group of lawmakers have filed a bill that would grant Filipino citizenship to Australian missionary Sr. Patricia Fox, who is facing deportation for her alleged participation in political rallies.

World Vision US appoints former Procter and Gamble executive Edgar Sandoval as new CEO
Christian charity World Vision U.S. has appointed Edgar Sandoval as its new President and Chief Executive Officer to replace Rich Stearns, who announced his retirement in January after leading the organization for nearly 20 years.

Christian soccer star Jaelene Hinkle refused to wear LGBT pride jersey for U.S. women's national soccer team
USA Women's Soccer star Jaelene Hinkle has stated that she had decided not to play for the U.S. women's national team last year because she did not want to wear a jersey that promoted LGBTQ Pride Month.

Sean Ganey murder-suicide: pastor reveals troubled man texted 'please forgive me' before killing spree
Police found the body of Ganey, his wife Cassidy, her father Kenny and stepmother Shelly in the bedroom on Memorial Day.

Japan Christian sites to gain World Heritage recognition
Japan had a large Christian population centuries ago until it was banned in the 1600s.

Petition calls on Liberty University filmmakers to abandon 'Trump Prophecy' project
A petition is calling on Liberty University's Cinematic Arts department to abandon plans to create a feature film that focuses on a former firefighter's prophecy about the election of President Donald Trump.

Marital separation increases risk of premature death, study finds
Researchers from University of Arizona (UA) have found that divorcees are more likely to pick up unhealthy habits that result in an increased risk of premature death.

Pastor, father of 10, killed in car crash in Florida by Mercedes going wrong way; Go Fund Me campaign launched
A pastor and father of 10 passed away after his vehicle was struck by another car in a wrong-way crash in downtown Orlando on Monday morning.

'Thomas the Tank Engine' to debut 'inclusive and gender balanced' movie this July
Two female engines from Africa and China are to be introduced in the summer film.

Atheist groups file lawsuit to remove Ten Commandments Monument at Arkansas State Capitol
After lawmakers approved the erection of the monument in 2015, groups have come out to demand its removal.

Catholics who supported abortion referendum in Ireland should go to confession, bishop says
On May 25, 66 percent of voters in Ireland chose to make abortion legal.

Incoming NRA president Oliver North says Gospel 'transformed' him during his military service
Oliver North, who was recently picked to be the new president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), says his life was changed during military service after a superior officer advised him to read the Bible.