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Christians in Syria fearful after church suicide bombing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 leaders react to Israel's attack on Iran
Christian leaders react to Israel's attack on Iran

"This is a very serious matter, and Bible students should be paying close attention."

Relief for Kristie Higgs as Supreme Court denies school's appeal in Facebook post case
Relief for Kristie Higgs as Supreme Court denies school's appeal in Facebook post case

The decision ends a years-long legal battle over religious free speech for the Christian teacher.

Nigerian Bishop urges prayer for priest kidnapped by Islamists
Nigerian Bishop urges prayer for priest kidnapped by Islamists

Islamists have kidnapped 15 religious ministers this year already, and tragically two of them have been killed.

Scottish campaigner arrested in Brussels for holding gender critical sign
Scottish campaigner arrested in Brussels for holding gender critical sign

A Scottish Christian woman was arrested in Brussels on Thursday for holding a sign that said "Children are never born in the wrong body". 

Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann dies aged 92
Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann dies aged 92

Walter Brueggemann, one of the most revered biblical scholars of the modern era and a prophetic voice in American theology, has died at the age of 92.

Pope urges Putin to make a gesture towards peace with Ukraine
Pope urges Putin to make a gesture towards peace with Ukraine

The call centred on the current conflict with Ukraine.

Christians struggling in war-hit Lebanon
Christians struggling in war-hit Lebanon

Six months after the ceasefire, conditions are still tough.