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North Korea launches purge against Christians as faith spreads across country Watch

Image of North Korea is the most dangerous place in the world for Christians.

Christians in North Korea are facing extreme persecution  as a purge against believers has started. A new report by the US government ... continue reading

North Korea backs down! But why did Kim Jong Un change his mind? Watch

Image of Kim Jong Un has cancelled a planned test to fire four ballistic missiles at Guam. It is apparent the risk of the test is too great for the country to take.

North Korea has backed down from threats to fire missiles at Guam. The reason for the reversal is unknown. The decision is the first step ... continue reading

Here's what being a missionary is like in North Korea Watch

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What can a missionary in North Korea do to preach the Gospel in a Communist dictatorship? Simply care for the sick patients he is there to ... continue reading

BRINK OF WAR: North Korea pledges to fire missiles at Guam within days Watch

Image of North Korea has announced it is targeting Guam.

North Korea has announced a detailed plan to fire missiles at Guam. The missiles are intended to land just short of the island and will ... continue reading

Five unmistakable signs that war with North Korea is imminent Watch

Image of A B-2 Spirit bomber takers off from Guam. One of the unmistakable signs that conflict is imminent will be the mass departure of these bombers from their home base in Missouri.

With the war of words escalating between Kim Jong Un and President Trump, there is concern that war with North Korea is imminent. However, ... continue reading

Heartbreaking story of child abuse by Catholic priests on Guam Watch

Image of Archbishop Anthony Apuron has been accused of abusing four altar boys.

This may be one of the most heartbreaking stories we've written yet. There are more than 100 allegations of child abuse by Catholic clergy ... continue reading

China touts praise from Vatican - will the government embrace the Church? Watch

Image of The Catholic Church in China is regulated by the government, with Beijing, not the Vatican appointing bishops.

Chinese state media has declared that Pope Francis loves China, and wishes for China to do well. Historically, the two powers have suffered ... continue reading

Cardinal Pell faces court for the first time in Australia Watch

Image of Cardinal Pell has arrived in Australia to face charges.

In a brief hearing in a court in Melbourne Wednesday morning, Cardinal George Pell said he will be pleading not guilty to charges of ... continue reading

Chinese government says it will keep a firm grip on Catholic Church Watch

Image of Yu Zhengsheng meeting with Church officials in 2016.

China plans to maintain a tight grip on the Catholic Church according to UCANews. The intention comes from Yu Zhengsheng who is a member of ... continue reading

'Social Cleansing': Is Philippines President Duterte guilty of human rights abuses? Watch

Image of Citizens accuse President of human rights abuses.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and government officials are guilty of "social cleansing" under the guise of a war on drugs, ... continue reading

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