Egypt legalizes 127 Christian churches; over 1,000 approved by government
Egypt has greenlit the legalization of 127 congregations that were previously operating without a government permit in the latest wave of recent church approvals.
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IKEA ex-employee sues company for firing over quoting Bible verses on homosexuality
The popular Sweden-based furniture retailer IKEA is being sued after it fired an employee in Poland for posting Bible verses to voice his objection to the company's promotion of "LGBT rights."
Christian doctor faces losing medical license for praying with patients
A Christian doctor is under investigation after a complaint was filed accusing him of praying and "evangelizing" to patients.
Pakistani Christian couple facing death over 'blasphemous texts' to finally get court hearing
A Pakistani Christian couple sentenced to death for allegedly sending text messages blaspheming the prophet of Islam will finally get their day in court after languishing in prison for five years.
Ex-Muslim who planned to kill Christians and faced death for becoming one tells her story
A Pakistani convert to Christianity who nearly blew herself up in the name of Allah says a spiritual journey that began with a dream transformed her from being a jihadi-minded teen into a devout Christian who's making disciples for Christ.
One surprising reason the poor don't get justice in developing countries
Among the many reasons poor people have difficulty getting protection in the justice systems of developing countries, one surprising factor has gone largely unnoticed, International Justice Mission CEO Gary Haugen explained.
Christianity in Iraq is 'close to extinction,' those left 'face martyrdom,' faith leader warns
Christianity in Iraq is "close to extinction" and those who remain may "face martyrdom," yet some Christian leaders in Britain refuse to condemn the atrocities perpetrated by Muslim extremists for fear of being accused of Islamophobia, the Archbishop of Irbil has said.
Rome opens up exorcism course to all major Christian faiths to fight rising demonic forces
For the first time in 14 years, the Roman Catholic Church has opened up its annual exorcism class in Rome to all major Christian faiths in a bid to stem the rising tide of demonic forces around the world.
Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan to be reunited with daughters in Canada: reports
Reports have indicated that Pakistani Christian mother Asia Bibi (Aasiya Noreen), who spent years on death row, left Pakistan and arrived in Canada.
Boko Haram kidnaps pastor, churchgoers on their way to evangelize and deliver aid
Suspected members of Boko Haram have reportedly kidnapped a pastor, a Christian relief worker and members of Living Faith Church while on their way to deliver relief supplies and evangelize in the northeast Borno State.
'Pastors' in Pakistan helping Chinese men target poor girls for marriage
Hundreds of Christian girls in Pakistan have been trafficked to China as part of a massive operation in which pastors are paid to target impoverished communities to find brides for Chinese men.
80 percent of persecuted religious believers are Christians: British gov't interim report
Approximately four of five people persecuted for their religious beliefs are Christians, according to an interim report prepared for the British government.
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