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Lancashire called to pray for partners in crisis-hit South Sudan
The Diocese of Blackburn has forged strong ties with its South Sudanese counterpart in Liwolo.
Christians respond after devastating Myanmar earthquake
Christian humanitarian organisations are mobilising quickly to provide relief following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday.
Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.
At least 19 Christians arrested in Sudan amid false accusations of rebel ties
Christian rights organisations have described the arrests as part of a broader campaign to suppress Christianity in Sudan
Gender-critical Canadian dad fined ahead of 'litmus test' free speech hearing in Australia
"This is a serious issue with real world implications for families across the globe and we need to be able to discuss it," said internet sensation Billboard Chris, who is being backed by Elon Musk's X.
Finnish church used AI to conduct a worship service but it didn't feel the same
From Gutenberg and his printing press to The Salvation Army and the first motion picture, the Church has a long tradition of using new technology to spread the Gospel. Now, a congregation in Finland has taken the next step on this journey, using AI tools to organise and conduct a worship service.
Volunteers protecting Syrian Christians
Christians in Damascus have reportedly formed night patrols to protect their community from Islamist radicals
Belgian euthanasia stats continue to rise
Belgian euthanasia levels reached yet another record high in 2024.
Catholic aid "the hand of God" in suffering Mozambique
An Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado Province has claimed the lives of over 5,000 people, with many more forced to flee from their homes.
Church leaders call for 'rethink' of school closures in Ramadan
“We urge the governors of the affected states to reconsider this decision and explore alternative arrangements that respect the rights and freedoms of all citizens.”
False claims of 'Christian genocide' in Syria put church at risk
A charity that campaigns against the persecution of Christians worldwide has condemned false reports of a “Christian genocide” in Syria
Fears for Christians in Syria after massacre
"The Christian Churches while strongly condemning any act that threatens civil peace, denounce and condemn the massacres targeting innocent civilians, and call for an immediate end to these horrific acts, which stand in stark opposition to all human and moral values."
Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed
Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.
The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.
Ukraine peace 'decisive' for Europe, say bishops
Catholic bishops in Europe have issued a strong statement reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people as the Russian-Ukraine war enters a new phase of “geopolitical complexity and uncertainty".