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Religious liberty has been eroded in Switzerland
Under no circumstances should Christians use any expression that would be theologically defined as hateful speech. Today, however, a traditional defence of biblical Christianity can be defined by secularists as hate speech and, as is the case now in Switzerland, as a criminal act.
Iraq has become a 'land of militias', says priest
Father Nadheer Dako, leader of St Joseph's church in Baghdad, is concerned about the future for Christians in Iraq.
Coronavirus: Methodist leader sends message of support to Chinese Churches
In her letter, the Rev Dr Barbara Glasson said that the Church was also supporting Chinese congregations in the UK.
Iranian Christian convert granted early release from prison
Religious liberty campaigners are optimistic that others imprisoned with him with will also be freed.
Council of Europe passes resolution to stop workplace discrimination against people of faith
The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution upholding the duty of member states' to protect people of faith against discrimination in the workplace because of their beliefs.
In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period
The ruling was made by the Sindh High Court in Karachi on Monday during a hearing into the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of Catholic teenager Huma Younus.
Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom
Chinese officials seized church aid destined for hospitals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan, Christians in the country have reported.
Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action
The Catalans Dragons have defended their decision to sign Israel Folau, saying they knew that signing the Christian player would be "controversial".
Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray
A pastor at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak is asking Christians around the world to pray as the death toll and number of infections continued to rise on Wednesday.
Children among the fatalities in Tanzania church stampede
At least 20 people, including children, were killed in a stampede at a church service in Tanzania on Saturday.
Last seminarian held by kidnappers has been killed
Michael Nnadi, 18, was one of four students to be abducted by armed assailants from a Catholic seminary in Kaduna state last month.
Three doctors cleared of unlawful killing in landmark euthanasia case
Three doctors in Belgium have been cleared of wrongdoing in a landmark euthanasia case for the country.
Asia Bibi tells story of death row ordeal and eventual freedom in new memoir
The memoir Enfin Libre, or Finally Free, has been published in French by Ãditions du Rocher and is co-written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet.
Dozens of Christians convicted of terrorism are released from prison in Pakistan
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has acquitted and ordered the release of 42 Christians previously imprisoned for rioting after two churches in Pakistan's largest Christian neighborhood were bombed in 2015.
Another church is shut down as crackdown continues in Algeria
Yet another Christian church has been ordered to shut down in Algeria as the government's crackdown on houses of worship continues.
Family of Leah Sharibu deny reports Christian teenager has given birth in captivity
The family of abducted Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has spoken out after reports published over the weekend suggested that their daughter has given birth to the son of a Boko Haram commander and that she was forced to accept Islam.