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Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years
Terrorists have killed 23 pastors and forced the closure of more than 200 churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State over the past four years, according to the Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State.
Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade
"The European nations represent some of the most difficult places to plant churches, to network leaders and to equip pastors."
Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh
Christian in Uttar Pradesh have voiced alarm after nearly 25 believers, including pastors, were arrested in the previous week over supposed "conversion" efforts by authorities.
Christians risk arrest if they join protests
A year on from the death of Mahsa Amini, Christians in Iran are being warned to stay clear of protests or else risk arrest.
Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment
"Those concerned with basic human rights should be outraged by the crisis endured by people of faith in Nicaragua."
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.
Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China
It's not just other nations that China is spying upon â it is their own people, especially anyone with a faith in anything other than the Chinese state.
'Sound of Freedom' filmmaker files to run for president of Mexico following film's success
As his movie "Sound of Freedom" ranks No 1 at the box office in Latin America, filmmaker and actor Eduardo Verástegui has officially registered to run as an independent candidate in Mexico's 2024 presidential election.
Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya
Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and destruction in Libya where thousands have died in heavy flooding.
Christian groups send emergency aid to Morocco as earthquake death toll nears 3,000
"Please join me in praying for the people of Morocco and their first responders in the wake of this disaster," said Franklin Graham.
Manipur Christians appeal to Rishi Sunak amid ongoing violence
Christians in Manipur have written to British Prime Minister asking for his "immediate intervention" to bring an end to months of violence and bloodshed in the Indian state.
Terrorists kill Christian couple in Nigeria
Abdullahi Usman, spokesman for the Taraba State Police Command, confirmed the killing of the couple.
Medical missionary who once criticized the UN's work in Haiti wants them back after government collapse
"When they leave, and everything goes down, you realize that they were actually doing a good job, so I had to repent for that."
Seminary student burned to death during failed kidnapping in Nigeria
Catholic dies in terrorists' attempted kidnapping of priest in Kaduna state.
In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels' capture of Roman weaponry
The 1,900-year-old swords are in perfect condition, thanks to the arid climate of the Judean Desert.
Indian Supreme Court grants interim protection in religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh
The police had issued notices to various individuals and institutions linked to the Broadwell Christian Hospital, World Vision International's Fatehpur office, and the bishop of the Evangelical Church of India, Prayagraj in January.