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Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians meet the Pope
"It's a like a meeting of every poorly behaved kid in church, and they stuck them all in a room and they thought it would be a good idea."

Dozens of Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo - Open Doors
At least 80 Christians have been killed in a wave of attacks in the Democratic Republic Congo, according to Open Doors.

Turkey's highest court upholds expulsion of 9 foreign Christians for 'missionary activities'
Turkey's Constitutional Court has confirmed the government's decision to expel nine foreign Christians for alleged "missionary activities," labeling them a national security risk.

Proposed religious discrimination laws proving unpopular in Australia
There is a growing feeling with the party that it cannot afford to be drawn into "a fight with the churches"

Vatican convenes astrophysicists to discuss black holes, quantum theory
'We think we have put together a dream team,' said organizers of the event, which hopes to reconcile quantum theory and cosmology.

Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions
A Christian manuscript dating back to the 3rd century has been sold for just over £3m after going under the hammer at London auction house, Christie's.

Assemblies of God pastor's wife, 3 others killed 'in cold blood'
Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed a pastor, his wife and three other Christians at about midnight on June 2 in Plateau state, central Nigeria, sources said.

Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan
Those of 'unsound mind' cannot be tried, law states.

Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction
An ancient manuscript containing the oldest complete versions of two significant Biblical texts â the book of Jonah and 1 Peter â is being auctioned at Christie's in London, with an expected price of up to $3.8 million.

Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria
Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.

10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support
Christians in Mosul are marking 10 years since ISIS seized control of the city and surrounding area, causing thousands to flee in fear.

New Majority World mission coalition seeks partnership with global Church in poly-centric mission
In recognition of a new era in global missions with greater participation by the Global South, a recently formed group of mission, church and market-place leaders from Asia and Latin America issued a communiqué with recommendations for mission practice for the Majority World.

Jürgen Moltmann remembered as among most significant Protestant theologians of 20th century
Renowned German theologian and professor, Jürgen Moltmann, celebrated for his profound impact on Protestant theology, died on Monday. He was 98.

Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video
Australia has dropped its case against X, formerly Twitter, after a row about removing footage of a stabbing attack on a priest in Sydney.

Church still full two years after massacre
A terror attack on a church in south-west Nigeria has not dampened the faith of its congregation as worshippers continue to fill the pews two years on.

India election results: Modi's reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism
The early results of the national elections in India may suggest a significant shift in the political landscape as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance appears set to form the government for a third consecutive term, though with a narrow victory.