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Christian evangelist killed in Uganda
Christian evangelist killed in Uganda

Muslim extremists target evangelist in eastern Uganda.

Ukrainian priest could face prison for \'espionage\'
Ukrainian priest could face prison for 'espionage'

A Ukrainian priest abducted by Russian occupiers nearly a year ago could face 12 years in prison after a secret court trial for alleged espionage, contrary to international law.

10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria
10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria

Reports have emerged of a massacre over the Easter weekend in which 10 Christians were killed in Nigeria.

Vatican condemns sex-change surgeries, surrogacy in new human dignity declaration
Vatican condemns sex-change surgeries, surrogacy in new human dignity declaration

The Vatican has released a new document confirming the Catholic Church's opposition to gender transition surgeries and surrogacy as it seeks to draw attention to the institution's longstanding teachings about the indispensable dignity of the human person.

US survey sheds light on Church exodus
US survey sheds light on Church exodus

The results of a comprehensive survey into the religious experiences of American adults have been released, offering some sobering food for thought to religious and faith organisations.

Concerns over ban on prayers for healing in India
Concerns over ban on prayers for healing in India

Christians have criticised a controversial bill in the Indian state of Assam that bans prayers for healing.

Family of slain Christian in Pakistan receives death threats
Family of slain Christian in Pakistan receives death threats

Muslim relatives of the alleged killer of a 20-year-old Christian in Pakistan are threatening the victim's family with death if they do not drop charges, sources said.

Christian students talk self-censorship, death threats and why sharing faith is not optional
Christian students talk self-censorship, death threats and why sharing faith is not optional

"They always made me feel so bad about sharing my beliefs or my way to live," she said. "I learned over time to just be very careful of what I was going to say."

Hong Kong's Catholics fear for religious freedom
Hong Kong's Catholics fear for religious freedom

Hong Kong's Catholic community has been left fearing that one of the key tenets of its faith is under threat after the passage of new security laws last month.

Kerala Christians slam government inaction after recent attacks
Kerala Christians slam government inaction after recent attacks

Archbishop Thomas J. Netto of the influential Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram said Christians were being subjected to "cruelty and violence by dark forces" in Manipur and North India, but there has been no firm action taken by those in power.

Al Shabaab Suspected in Killing of Six Christians in Somalia
Al Shabaab Suspected in Killing of Six Christians in Somalia

Six Kenyan merchants killed by suspected militants from the Islamic extremist Al Shabaab on 29 March in the Somali border town of Dhobley were likely attacked for spreading Christianity, sources said.

Report reveals surge in violence against Christians in India
Report reveals surge in violence against Christians in India

The Evangelical Fellowship of India's (EFI) latest annual report on religious liberty sounds a chilling alarm over the escalating violence and systematic persecution faced by the country's Christian community.

In crime-stricken Haiti, Catholic priests and nuns are targeted as kidnap victims
In crime-stricken Haiti, Catholic priests and nuns are targeted as kidnap victims

Kidnappings by criminal gangs have continued to terrorize the country's residents, not least Catholic priests and other missionaries. In 2024 alone, at least 14 priests and religious brothers and sisters were abducted.

World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher resigns
World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher resigns

World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher has resigned from his position in the prominent global Christian organization due to health reasons.

'It's been very good for her,' says Jordan Peterson about wife's conversion to Catholicism
'It's been very good for her,' says Jordan Peterson about wife's conversion to Catholicism

Canadian psychologist and writer Jordan Peterson feels very positive about his wife's conversion to Catholicism.

45 Christians killed in bus crash on their way to Easter gathering
45 Christians killed in bus crash on their way to Easter gathering

Political leaders throughout Africa are offering prayers and condolences after nearly four dozen Christians were killed en route to an annual Easter gathering.