The Islamic State has claimed to be behind the attack that killed three people in an Orthodox church in Chechnya last Saturday.

A Muslim inmate at one of China's "re-education" camps has recently spoken about the torture that he had endured as authorities attempted to force him to renounce his beliefs.

All 34 Chilean bishops have reportedly offered to resign on Friday following the recent emergency talks with Pope Francis over their failure to investigate sexual abuse allegations.

A judge has struck down a California law that legalized assisted suicide for terminally ill people because it was unconstitutionally approved by the state legislature during a special session that was intended to address healthcare issues.

Chinese officials in Beijing have reportedly been pressuring landlords in the past week to cancel their leases to house churches.

The Church of England has reportedly handed out a large bonus to investment director Tom Joy last year despite falling short of its investment return target.

Pope Francis reportedly issued a harsh rebuke against Chile's bishops on Saturday for their role in the cover-up of sexual abuse in the Church as well as their failings in caring for victims.

The Church of Ireland has voted to stop investing in companies involved in fossil fuel production by 2022 as part of its efforts to reduce the impact of climate change.

U.K. politician Tim Farron has reportedly canceled an appearance at a Christian conference in Manchester over concerns about a promotional material that criticizes the "gay lobby" for the "onslaught" on the Church.

Google has announced that it will no longer run advertisements related to the upcoming referendum to repeal Ireland's Eighth Amendment, which guarantees the right to life of the unborn.

Chinese Christians in Yunnan province who are being tried in court for their alleged involvement in a cult were reportedly forced to fire their attorneys to be replaced by government-appointed lawyers.