Spotlight falls on discrimination against Christians in Turkey as Pope visits
A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice documents the continuing difficulties faced by Turkey’s Christian minority.
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Jordan raising $100M for construction of first century village ahead of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan — named after the Jordan River and ruled by pro-Western King Abdullah II — is organizing a major global celebration marking the 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s baptism.
Nigerian Christians 'under siege' from constant attacks
Mervyn Thomas said the US was right to redesignate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” after an "unprecedented rise in insecurity".
Televangelist Benny Hinn and wife, Suzanne, finalize divorce for a second time
More than a year after she filed for divorce from televangelist Benny Hinn, Suzanne Hinn's marriage to the popular faith-healer is now officially over for a second time in 46 years.
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Mounting concerns at Israeli settler attacks on Christians
Britain’s oldest serving MP has criticised the Israeli government for failing to prevent violence and intimidation against Christians in the West Bank.
Pro-life group: end of two-child benefit cap will save more unborn babies from abortion
The benefits cap may have been a factor in some women's decisions to have an abortion.
Christianity under siege in the world’s oldest Christian nation
The government of the world’s oldest Christian nation, the first to raise the Cross above the crescent and the hammer and sickle alike, now persecutes its own clergy. The message is chilling: faith itself is a political crime in Armenia.
New Edinburgh memorial honours mission school matron killed in Auschwitz
A brass plaque has been laid in honour of a Church of Scotland school matron who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War.
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Mozambique crisis deepens as Christians killed and thousands displaced in new wave of extremist attacks
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WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian organisations in China.
Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts'
Support for Israel is a divisive topic among Christians, and has theological roots.
Workshops attempt to eliminate endemic domestic violence in Egypt
One victim was told domestic violence was her cross to bear.
EU mission to review Pakistan’s human rights record
Rights activists urged the European Union to investigate widespread human rights violations in Pakistan, including persecution of religious minorities, ahead of a review starting Monday by a key EU mission monitoring the country’s eligibility for preferential trade terms.
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What is the significance of Thanksgiving for Christians?
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans mark Thanksgiving. American Thanksgiving is a relatively modern tradition, but the principle behind it has a long biblical basis and liturgical history. This is the story …
National Trust asked to reconsider after filmmaker denied permission to film at Christian site
The National Trust said it was looking into the matter.
Mel Gibson's screenwriter says 'Passion' sequel emerged from talk about Protestantism
"We were having dinner one night, just the two of us in Dallas, and I said, 'You know, the thing we need to do is the Resurrection.'"
Christianity under siege in the world’s oldest Christian nation
The government of the world’s oldest Christian nation, the first to raise the Cross above the crescent and the hammer and sickle alike, now persecutes its own clergy. The message is chilling: faith itself is a political crime in Armenia.
Budget: Christians welcome end of two-child benefits limit
Christians have responded positively to the announcement in the Budget on Wednesday that the two-child benefits cap is to be lifted from next April.
The decades long exodus of Anglican clergy into Catholicism
Women priests and a papal visit in 2010 all helped ease the path to Rome.
Pro-life group: end of two-child benefit cap will save more unborn babies from abortion
The benefits cap may have been a factor in some women's decisions to have an abortion.
Mozambique crisis deepens as Christians killed and thousands displaced in new wave of extremist attacks
At least four Christians were killed, including one who was beheaded, in recent attacks across Nampula province.
Open letter demands Nigerian government do more to end persecution and violence
Nigerians have had enough of the government's failure to stop the endless violence.
Christian street preacher cleared in harassment case
A Christian street preacher who was accused of making Islamophobic comments to a Muslim family has been cleared of harassment charges.
Charter launched to protect street preachers from arrest
A new 'Street Preacher's Charter' has been launched in Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.
Pope Leo calls for release of Christians kidnapped across Nigeria and Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has issued an appeal for the liberation of students, clergy, and worshippers abducted in a series of violent attacks across Nigeria and Cameroon.
Rediscovering childlike faith in a grown-up world
Growing up may have complicated life, but it doesn’t have to suffocate your faith.
The triumph of Christianity over the Viking raiders
The Anglo-Saxon Church to negotiate a way forward in a context which, at one time, would have seemed disastrous.
Liberty University expands into Europe in response to growing secularism
"In the long term, secularism grows in Europe because we're not investing in teenagers and the next generation with Christian values," said Lucian Mustata, who is working with the university on its digital expansion into the region.
Christian school headteacher, parents spar over 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Teacher says students are taught to ‘reject evil rather than engage with it’
New Barna study reveals how family life is being re-written in modern America
While fewer Americans are married than in previous generations, the desire to wed has not disappeared - even as divorce, cohabitation and remarriage are reshaping family life, a study suggests.
International community urged to intervene in Sudan as cycle of civil war continues
Most of Sudan's post-independence history has been marred by civil war.
Kim Kardashian pays $80K to buy Bible her dad gave to OJ Simpson
Reality star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has revealed that she was the anonymous buyer who spent $80,276 to purchase her late father Robert Kardashian’s Bible, which had once been gifted to former NFL player O.J. Simpson.
Hindus attempt to prevent burial of Christian man
Hindu nationalists refused to let a Christian man be buried in his ancestral village.