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Cardinal George Pell facing fresh allegation of child abuse - report
An Australian newspaper has claimed that police are investigating Cardinal George Pell over a fresh allegation of child sexual abuse.
Chancellor called to cancel poorest countries' debt during coronavirus pandemic
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to cancel debt repayments by the world's poorest countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pastor and 10-year-old churchgoer killed in attack on Christians
Matthew Tagwai, 34, leaves behind his pregnant wife and two children.
Pakistani Christians refused Covid-19 aid because of faith
Some Christians in Pakistan have reported being refused aid because of their faith.
Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church forgives Easter Sunday suicide bombers
The Roman Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has said it forgives the suicide bombers who killed 259 people in attacks on Easter Sunday 2019.
Coronavirus pandemic is a 'powerful time to repent', says Francis Chan
There is no way Christians can go back to "church as usual" after the coronavirus pandemic ends, the popular preacher and bestselling author said.
After difficult Ebola fight, Covid-19 poses new threat to Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola killed some 2,000 people in the country. Now with coronavirus gaining ground, Tearfund is racing to increase access to clean water and share information with communities about how they can stop the latest threat.
Day of prayer held as communities across Asia and Africa brace themselves for Covid-19
There are fears that if the virus takes off in developing countries, it will spread quickly through areas with overcrowding, poor sanitation and inadequate living conditions.
Easter appeal to help Holy Land survive coronavirus pandemic
Embrace the Middle East, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) and Friends of the Holy Land are warning of "dire consequences" in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Christians called to remember persecuted church during coronavirus lockdown
The lockdown brought on by the coronavirus in much of the Western world is a "timely reminder" of the plight of Christians imprisoned for their faith worldwide, says Release International CEO Paul Robinson.
Pregnant woman killed in 'horrific' attacks on Christians during coronavirus lockdown
Christians in central Nigeria have fallen victim to "horrific, opportunistic" attacks by armed radicals during the coronavirus lockdown, Open Doors said.
Call for Prayer as Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was admitted to hospital on Sunday due to coronavirus symptom, has been moved to intensive care due to worsening symptoms. According to a Downing Street spokesperson, Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise for him.
Dozens of churches granted legal status in Egypt
Despite the development, Christians in Egypt are still facing discrimination, a human rights group has warned.
Burma cardinal says China should apologise for its 'lies and propaganda' that have put millions in danger
A cardinal in Burma has launched a scathing attack on the Chinese Communist Party over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, saying that it bears "primary responsibility" for the global pandemic and should offer an apology to the world.
Leprosy Mission warns of coronavirus 'time bomb' in developing countries
With millions across developing countries living in overcrowded slums, concepts such as social distancing are "not only culturally alien but totally unattainable", the Leprosy Mission said.
China's religious minorities especially vulnerable to coronavirus, rights group warns
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has warned that the coronavirus pandemic may exacerbate the decline in religious liberty in China.