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Abortion because of birth defects is unconstitutional, Poland rules
Pro-life groups are praising the Poland Constitutional Tribunal's Thursday decision against a law permitting abortions based on fetal defects, ruling that it violates the Polish Constitution. The decision has sparked outrage among some advocacy groups.
Church set on fire by extremists after Christians refused to stop worshipping together
Suspected Hindu extremists set fire to a church in India's Andhra Pradesh state, burning it to the ground because local Christians refused to stop worshiping together.
Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists
Christians in the Idlib province of Syria are still living with the daily threat of being killed, tortured or attacked.
Covid-19 church restrictions changed after Hillsong's Brian Houston claims discrimination
Covid rules around church services have been relaxed after Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston accused authorities of discrimination.
Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops
An agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops has been extended for another two years.
Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas
The 10-bed unit has been made possible by a £200,000 grant from the UK Government.
Christian missionary executed by Islamist extremists
Beatrice Stockli, a nun, was abducted from her home in Mali in 2016.
Over 700 languages now have a complete Bible
The number of languages with a complete translation of the Bible has broken through the 700 barrier, according to the latest figures from Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Last of Christian martyrs beheaded on a Libyan beach by ISIS is laid to rest
Ghanaian Christian Matthew Ayariga has been laid to rest alongside the 20 other Coptic Christians slaughtered by ISIS five years ago.
Netherlands to allow euthanasia for children below the age of 12
The Netherlands is set to pave the way for the legalised euthanasia of very young children.
Christian leaders worldwide call on IMF and World Bank to cancel debts of the poorest nations
The Church leaders warn that millions are being "needlessly pushed into poverty" by the pandemic.
Amnesty International is wrong to support abortion up to birth, says advocacy group
Amnesty said the policy has been updated to "make it as inclusive as possible" and now "recognizes the right of every woman, girl or person who can become pregnant to abortion."
Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France
The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.
Catholic priest among the hostages freed in Mali
An alliance of Islamist militant groups with links to al-Qaeda in the West African country Mali released four hostages, including an Italian Catholic priest, who had been held captive for years, according to reports.
UN's World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Amid a looming global hunger crisis accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme, which works to bring aid to millions of food-insecure people, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.