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Bible translator killed in horrific attack by militants in Cameroon
Bible translator killed in horrific attack by militants in Cameroon

A Bible translator in Cameroon was butchered to death on Sunday morning during an overnight attack while his wife's arm was cut off, according to a ministry source.

Archbishop in 'deeply moving' visit to Sri Lankan church bombed by terrorists
Archbishop in 'deeply moving' visit to Sri Lankan church bombed by terrorists

The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with survivors and relatives of those killed in the devastating Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.

12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won't renounce Christian faith
12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won't renounce Christian faith

A 12-year-old deaf girl in India has told Open Doors USA of how she was beaten by her father and brother for attending church.

Cuban government is 'constantly besieging' evangelicals, says Church leader
Cuban government is 'constantly besieging' evangelicals, says Church leader

Evangelicals in Cuba are coming under increasing pressure from the government following changes to the constitution earlier this year limiting the protection of religious groups.

Dozens of Christians attacked while on pilgrimage in India
Dozens of Christians attacked while on pilgrimage in India

Six suspects affiliated with a radical Hindu mob have been arrested on charges of attempted murder following an attack on Catholics walking a 280-mile pilgrimage.

Christians in danger of 'elimination' in Burkina Faso, warns Church leader
Christians in danger of 'elimination' in Burkina Faso, warns Church leader

A Church leader in Burkina Faso is fearing the "elimination" of Christians from the country as attacks by Islamist extremists continue unabated.

The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know
The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know

The planet is losing an important carbon sink.

Hong Kong is the 'new frontline in the battle against tyranny', says Christian human rights campaigner
Hong Kong is the 'new frontline in the battle against tyranny', says Christian human rights campaigner

Christian human rights campaigner Benedict Rogers has condemned the Hong Kong police's increasing heavy handedness after a 12-year-old was reportedly among the dozens of protesters detained during a day of violent clashes on Sunday.

Amazon fires reflect global 'climate emergency', says Church leader
Amazon fires reflect global 'climate emergency', says Church leader

The fires raging in parts of the Amazon rainforest are symptomatic of a "climate emergency which does not know international boundaries", the Church of England's environmental official has said.

Pastor shot after Sunday church service
Pastor shot after Sunday church service

A pastor in southwest Mexico was shot and killed after a church service on Sunday amid the ongoing targeting of faith leaders by criminal gangs.

Churches deliver emergency food to families caught up in Bangladesh floods
Churches deliver emergency food to families caught up in Bangladesh floods

Over 200 families are being helped through some of the worst flooding to hit Bangladesh in years through the support of BMS World Mission.

Arrowheads and layers of ash point to Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem
Arrowheads and layers of ash point to Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem

Ancient arrowheads and layers of ash are among the finds by archaeologists pointing to more evidence of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem recorded in the Bible.

In Malawi, a sewing school is giving women their independence
In Malawi, a sewing school is giving women their independence

This year, 20 women have already graduated with the skills needed to have their own textiles business, and manage their own household and finances.

Mexican priest kidnapped while saving Cuban migrants from abduction
Mexican priest kidnapped while saving Cuban migrants from abduction

A priest in Mexico has been kidnapped while protecting Cuban migrants from an attempted abduction ifrom a migrant shelter in the north-east of the country.

Hong Kong crisis reflects religious freedom struggle in mainland China - Release International
Hong Kong crisis reflects religious freedom struggle in mainland China - Release International

The escalating crisis in Hong Kong is a reflection of the "desperate cry for freedom in mainland China", Release International has said.

Boredom is a struggle for Rohingya children missing out on vital education in refugee camps
Boredom is a struggle for Rohingya children missing out on vital education in refugee camps

No school might seem like the dream for most British children but for young Rohingya refugees, they want nothing more than to get back into education to pursue their dreams.