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Ten Commandments replaced with Xi Jinping quotes in Chinese churches

As China continues its religious crackdown, the authorities in part of central China have reportedly removed the Ten Commandments from churches and replaced them with quotes by President Xi Jinping.

Archaeologists discover mosaic revealing possible new location of Jesus' miracle, feeding the 5000

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a mosaic illustrating the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, located on the floor of a church on the opposite side of the Sea of Galilee from where it has been said the miracle originally took place.
Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor

With pro-democracy protests continuing week after week, a Hong Kong pastor has revealed his fears over the spread of persecution to Hong Kong.
Chinese pastors ordered to base sermons on book comparing Bible to Confucianism

Chinese government officials are demanding that clergy affiliated with the state-sanctioned protestant church base their sermons on a new book that blends biblical teachings with the teachings of Confucius.

Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee

Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.
Over a hundred church attacks in Syria since start of civil war

The long-running conflict in Syria is taking a terrible toll on the country's people but a new report reveals the tragic scale of the damage being done to its historic churches too.
Over 150 parliamentarians back Christian campaigners' letter urging support for Hong Kong

Over 150 parliamentarians have signed a letter by Christian human rights campaigners calling for Commonwealth states to give Hong Kong residents the option of a second citizenship.
Some churches have lost numbers 'because they lost the message', says Ravi Zacharias

Some churches are losing people because they have failed to preach the "real Gospel" and are instead only offering "feel-good moments", apologist Ravi Zacharias has said.
Archaeologists may have found biblical town Emmaus, where Christ appeared after His resurrection

Archaeologists believe they might have discovered the true location of the town of Emmaus, where Jesus was said to have first appeared before two of his disciples after His resurrection.
'God blessed me,' says Justin Bieber has he opens up about depression and drug abuse

Justin Bieber has opened up about the "terrible decisions" he made in the past and how he has managed to move on with help from God and some close people in his life.
Carrie Lam's withdrawal of extradition bill is 'far too little, far too late'

The withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill that sparked angry protests across Hong Kong for weeks on end is "far too little, far too late", a Christian human rights campaigner has said.
Rare Pictish stone unearthed at early Christian site in Scotland

The discovery of an extremely rare carved Pictish stone at an early Christian site in northern Scotland has excited archaeologists.
UN official warns of growing threats to religious harmony in Sri Lanka

Religious harmony is coming under increasing threat in Sri Lanka from the polarisation of communities and the spread of religious extremism, among other factors, a UN official has warned.
Archbishop in 'deeply moving' visit to Sri Lankan church bombed by terrorists

The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with survivors and relatives of those killed in the devastating Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
Remembering Mother Teresa on her 109th birth anniversary

Mother Teresa's 109th birth anniversary was celebrated at her tomb in the Mother House in Kolkata and at her bronze statue that marks her canonization in 2016.
Belief in God is bottom of the list of priorities for Gen Z

When it comes to what young Americans value most, religion trails far behind hard work, community and tolerance, according to new research.
The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know

The planet is losing an important carbon sink.
Hong Kong is the 'new frontline in the battle against tyranny', says Christian human rights campaigner

Christian human rights campaigner Benedict Rogers has condemned the Hong Kong police's increasing heavy handedness after a 12-year-old was reportedly among the dozens of protesters detained during a day of violent clashes on Sunday.
Google is blacklisting Christian and conservative websites, whistleblower reveals

A former Google software engineer has accused his former employer of political bias and attempting to manipulate public opinion by controlling the news and information that people can access.

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