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Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China
Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China

Authorities in eastern China have detained over 70 Christians in what Open Doors describes as one of the largest crackdowns on unregistered churches in recent years.

Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India
Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India

A wave of attacks on Christians erupted in northwest India’s Rajasthan state following passage of harsh anti-conversion legislation even though it has yet to receive the governor’s assent, sources said.

Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan

Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'
Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'

The announcement of his passing was made by his family. He was 56.

Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans
Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans

The 22 coins, dating back more than 1,600 years, were found within a narrow crack deliberately carved at the end of a winding tunnel.

Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction
Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction

“Above all, death is everywhere, and the fact is that there is no such thing as a safe place in Gaza.”

Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine
Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine

Over two million people have received aid thanks to the efforts of Baptists in Ukraine.

Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza
Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?

Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo
Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo

The constant massacres are taking their toll.

European Evangelical Alliance elects Andreas Wenzel as new president
European Evangelical Alliance elects Andreas Wenzel as new president

The European Evangelical Alliance has elected Andreas Wenzel of Germany as its new president, succeeding Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, who concluded 12 years in the role.

Iraqi Christian TikToker murdered in France
Iraqi Christian TikToker murdered in France

Ashur Sarnaya, 45, was a refugee who had been living in France since 2014.

Church leaders make joint call for end to war in Gaza
Church leaders make joint call for end to war in Gaza

Church leaders in the UK have issued an urgent appeal for the war in Gaza to end, saying that the "deadly escalation is futile and must stop”. 

Tyler Robinson faces death penalty after being charged with murder of Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson faces death penalty after being charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

The man suspected of killing conservative media personality Charlie Kirk at a Utah university could face the death penalty, having now been officially charged with aggravated murder and various other charges. 

Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting
Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting

Orthodox Anglicans are being invited to Abuja in Nigeria for the next Gafcon conference.

Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study
Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study

"The Church regards the memory of the martyrs not as a moment of sorrow but as hope for the future."

Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war
Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war

A Russian court has jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.