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Pakistani Christian woman threatened by Muslim extremists because of church ministry

A Christian woman in Karachi, Pakistan, received kidnapping and death threats from a group of Muslim extremists on her way home from preaching at a local church.

Anglican Church donates $1M to 'no' campaign against same-sex marriage

The Anglican Church recently revealed that it had donated $1 million a month ago to the "no" campaign against same-sex marriage in Australia, drawing negative reactions from several bishops in Sydney.

Oxford college lifts ban on Christian Union at freshers' fair after backlash

An Oxford University college has backtracked on its decision to ban the Christian Union from its freshers' fair after it received condemnation and criticism, saying it is a tolerant school where students are welcome to express their beliefs and practice their faith openly.

Christian activists use ingenuous methods to smuggle Bibles into North Korea

Christian activists have come up with ingenuous ways to smuggle Bibles and other Christian texts into North Korea and are also taking circuitous routes just to be able to successfully drop off the materials as part of their goal to expand Christianity in the reclusive country.

Abuse scandal is Australian Church's biggest crisis, says Brisbane archbishop

The Australian Church is experiencing its biggest crisis ever in the form of the sex abuse scandals that hound the congregation, according to the Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge, during a meeting with the Vatican on the issue.

Pastor Andrew Brunson begins second year in Turkish jail despite U.S. calls for his release

An American missionary has now entered his second year in jail in Turkey on false terrorism-related charges despite calls from top U.S. officials for his immediate release, and there are no indications that the Turkish government will bend to calls to free him.

Iraqi bishops should continue helping Christians return to homeland despite challenges, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic leaders from Iraq to continue helping displaced Christians return to their hometowns after the Islamic State occupation despite the discouragement and difficulties that they face.

Sudan arrests eight church leaders in six weeks

Authorities in Sudan have taken into custody eight church leaders in the recent weeks in what is seen as part of the government's efforts to take control of the churches in the country.

Feast of Tabernacles 2017 draws thousands of Christians worldwide to Jerusalem

Thousands of Christians from various countries flocked to Israel to join the annual Feast of Tabernacles, which coincided with the Jewish feast of Sukkot and focused this year on the Christian community's support for a united Jerusalem.

Pope Francis asks Christians to pray for employment opportunities and workers' dignity in October

Pope Francis has asked Christians to pray for employment opportunities and the dignity of workers in their workplaces for the month of October amid the increasing unemployment rate in Europe and other countries.

Syrian Christian refugees in Lebanon thankful for safe haven provided by Church

Syrian Christian refugees in Lebanon are thankful for all the help that the Greek Melkite Catholic Church and charity Aid to the Church in Need have been extending to them, saying they would be in a very pitiful situation if not for their assistance.

Bodies of Christians executed by ISIS in 2015 recovered at Sirte

Authorities in Libya have recovered the bodies of 21 Christians who the Islamic State murdered in February 2015 and have sent them to a mortuary to be identified, the investigation bureau of Misrata's Crime Prevention Department has announced.

Church in Bangladesh prepares for Pope Francis' visit

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh is working with different faith communities including the Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, and other Christian denominations as part of its preparations to welcome Pope Francis when he visits the South Asian country from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.

Australian bishops meet with Vatican officials to discuss Catholic Church situation

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Australian bishops met with top Vatican officials in Rome last week to talk about the situation of the Catholic Church in Australia, as well as the child sex abuse issue that it has been embroiled in, according to a press release from the Holy See Press Office.

Belgian church launches new beer to raise funds for growing flock

A Roman Catholic church in Brussels, Belgium, has turned to beer brewing as a way to raise funds for its growing flock after it was almost forced to close because of a lack of members.

Catalonia suspends independence declaration after controversial referendum

Catalonia's president and regional leaders have already signed a declaration of independence from Spain after a controversial referendum on Oct. 1. However, it has suspended the move temporarily to pave the way for talks with Madrid.

Alabama megachurch founder's son removed as pastor due to moral failing

The son of the founder of a megachurch in Alabama was removed from his pastoral position because of moral failing, his father announced during a conference but did not divulge other details.

'Rise Up' prayer rally draws thousands of Christian women to National Mall

Thousands of Christian women braved the wind and rain on Oct. 9 and gathered at the National Mall for the "Rise Up" prayer rally to seek God's guidance for the country and pray for reconciliation and an end to abortion.

Proposed independent Kurdish state casts shadow of doubt on Christians' and Yazidis' future

Christians and Yazidis who have been displaced because of the atrocities of the Islamic State reportedly face a bleak future under the proposed independence of the Kurdish region from the central government of Iraq.

USCIRF visits American pastor jailed in Turkey

A delegation from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has visited Pastor Andrew Brunson, an American minister jailed in Izmir, Turkey, over fabricated terror charges, and has demanded his immediate release.

Christian pro-life group ejected from gay-owned coffee shop in Seattle

The gay owner of a coffee shop in Seattle berated members of a Christian pro-life group and booted them out of the establishment on Oct. 1, and a video of the encounter has since gone viral after being posted on Facebook.

Christian pastor appeals against judge's 'unnecessary and prejudicial' language in ruling against LGBT activists

A Christian pastor who won in a legal battle against Ugandan gay activists is now appealing against the judge's summary judgment in which the latter described the minister's religious beliefs as "detestable" and "abhorrent."

World Council of Churches to intervene in longstanding Ethiopia-Eritrea border dispute

The World Council of Churches said it will intervene in the longstanding border dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia and will try to come up with a resolution to the problem, a representative from the global church group has revealed.

Christians ought to be bearers of hope to others, says Pope Francis

Christians ought to be welcoming and loving to other people as they are tasked to be bearers of hope, Pope Francis reminded the faithful during his general audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Oct. 4.

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