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Nigerian Christian to be honoured for defiant faith after surviving extremist attack
A young Nigerian catechist who survived a near-fatal knife attack by extremists is to be honoured for his courage and steadfast faith.
Calls for peace and accountability following Tanzania election violence
Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 per cent of the vote.
Anglicans meet in India to tackle modern slavery
More than a fifth of the world's currently enslaved population are believed to live in India.
Pastor among 10 Christians killed by herdsmen in central Nigeria
Fulanis massacre farmers in Benue state.
Oppressed Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy
A Christian in Pakistan with mental health issues has been arrested and charged under blasphemy, terrorism and sedition laws, sources said.
Verdict postponed in 'conversion therapy' case against ex-gay Christian
The final verdict had been due on Thursday but was postponed for the second time.
Wife of missing Malaysian pastor awarded millions by court over his enforced disappearance
"We dedicate this struggle and judgment to Koh, a man of faith, compassion and courage, and to all victims of enforced disappearances," said Susanna Liew, the wife of Raymond Koh, a Malaysian pastor who has not been seen for over eight year.
Women are 'easy targets' for persecution in Christian-minority countries
Women and girls are easy targets for religious persecution, and their plight is often compounded when shunned by their own church communities after escaping their captors, say experts on gender-based persecution.
Major new report maps how the world engages with the Bible
The Bible Society has unveiled a sweeping analysis of how culture, religion, politics and economics shape engagement with Scripture across the globe.
Trump's decision to add Nigeria to watchlist welcomed as anti-Christian killings continue
Death toll estimates vary, but all agree Nigeria has the highest tally of Christians killed for their faith.
Copts oppose Egyptian government control of world's oldest monastery
St. Catherine's Monastery is over 1,500 years old and sits at the feet of Mt. Sinai.
Armenia urged to end crackdown on Apostolic Church as global concern grows
Religious freedom in Armenia — the world’s oldest Christian nation — is facing one of its most serious crises in decades, according to a new report warning of escalating confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church (AAHC).
Christians in Myanmar face worsening persecution as churches destroyed and clergy targeted
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call for urgent international action as Myanmar’s military intensifies its campaign against Christian and other minor religious communities.
More Americans report a resurgence in religion’s impact on public life, study finds
A new Pew Research Center study reveals a significant shift in how Americans perceive religion’s role in society, with a growing share of adults saying faith is finding renewed prominence in public life.
Leprosy Mission welcomes COP30 focus on health and climate change
Civil war, climate change, mismanagement, corruption and natural disasters have all taken their toll on Sri Lanka
Christians join in prayer for persecuted believers
An imprisoned Indian pastor regained the strength to remain faithful after God allowed another pastor to be arrested and sent to the same prison to encourage him, showcasing the importance of fellowship with other believers facing some of the worst persecution the world has to offer.