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Fears for free speech in Europe
The Alliance Defending Freedom International has warned that free speech in Europe is facing its gravest threat since the days of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact.
Christians in Africa face worsening violence, report finds
A new report from International Christian Concern (ICC) has revealed a disturbing rise in violence against Christians across parts of Africa, with Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Kenya experiencing a surge in attacks, abductions, massacres and forced displacements.
Nicaragua crackdown on Christianity deepens amid political power grab
A new policy brief released by Open Doors has exposed as a systematic campaign of repression against Christian communities in Nicaragua.
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are being used to target minorities - report
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarm over the widespread abuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, accusing powerful individuals of using them as a tool for blackmail, forced evictions, and personal enrichment, especially against religious minorities.
Mexico one of 'wokest' countries on earth, repressing free speech
Defending women's rights apparently makes you a "violator against women" in Mexico.
‘Faith makes life simpler,’ wrote Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
In his autobiography, 'Patriot', Navalny writes movingly of his Christian faith.
Indian Christian families forced to flee homes after wedding attack
The village demanded the Christians not even conduct funerals
Christians in Syria fearful after church suicide bombing
The new government has condemned the attack, but can it protect Christians from more violence?
US Church attendance and engagement up since pandemic
“Becoming a Christian has done nothing but vastly improve my life.”
Christian-Jewish aid group rushes $2.5m in emergency relief to Israel
Yael Eckstein, the Fellowship’s president and global CEO, said the need was urgent and overwhelming
Over 20 Christians killed in suicide bombing of church in Syria
At least 22 Christians have been killed and dozens more injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a church in Syria.
Christians call upon Nigerian government to take action following deadly militant attacks
“For this pattern of attack on mostly Christian villages to continue without restraint is totally unacceptable."
Outrage after death of bullied Christian schoolboy in Sumatra
An eight-year-old Christian boy in Indonesia has died following a brutal assault by older students at his school.
Syrian archbishop calls for easing of international sanctions
"Every day, people come to me looking for money to buy bread. This is the level we have reached."
Christians praying for peace after Israel-Iran escalation
With conflict in the Middle East taking a new turn after Israel's strikes on Iran, Christians are praying for peace.
Christian share of global population shrinks despite remaining largest religious group - study
Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group.