Christian Today Staff Writer
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Situation is 'getting better' for Christians in Egypt
There are still threats to Christians in Egypt but after decades of persecution, the situation is showing signs of improvement, a church leader in the country has said.
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Churchgoers in China forced to have fingerprints scanned as state increases surveillance
Face and fingerprint scanning technology is reportedly being implemented in churches in China as the state continues its crackdown on religious minorities.
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Hillsong pastor Brian Houston stands by decision not to report dad's child abuse to police
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has stood by his decision not to go to the police after he first became aware of his late father's paedophilia.
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Fresh conflict in Syria threatens 'new exodus of Christians'
Turkey's incursions into northern Syria are threatening a "new exodus of Christians", Aid to the Church in Need has warned.
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Calls for Cuban officials to be barred from the US over religious freedom violations
The US government is being urged to bar Cuban officials from entering the country over reports that religious minorities are facing increasing persecution.
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Christians leaders send statement of solidarity to people of Hong Kong
Eric Metaxas and Dr Foley Beach, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, are among the Christian leaders to have added their name to a statement of solidarity praising the "courageous stand" shown by the people of Hong Kong in defence of freedom and democracy.
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As China clamps down on religious minorities, church leadership is growing
As China celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, Open Doors' contacts in the country say that the government has been increasing its control of religious activities.
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Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home
Chelsea Lee Taylor, the Hillsong worship leader who suffered a brain aneurysm last month, is being allowed back home to continue her recovery.
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Worldwide climate strikes are 'prophetic', says Christian Aid
The climate strikes sweeping the globe are a "prophetic movement", Christian Aid has said.
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North Korean propaganda video accuses Christians of being 'spies'
A North Korean propaganda video obtained by Voice of the Martyrs portrays Christians as "religious fanatics" and spies" operating on behalf of the South Korean government.