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Catholic Church in Germany experiences exodus of members amid abuse scandal
Catholic Church in Germany experiences exodus of members amid abuse scandal

The Catholic Church in Germany lost over half a million people last year as it continues to grapple with an abuse scandal.

The Christian risking his life on the front lines of the climate struggle
The Christian risking his life on the front lines of the climate struggle

In the UK, if we take a stand against fossil fuel companies we can be arrested, but our lives are not in danger. It's a different story in Nigeria.

Pakistan aims to try blasphemy cases under anti-terror law
Pakistan aims to try blasphemy cases under anti-terror law

A government concession to demands by a Muslim extremist political party to allow blasphemy charges under Pakistan's anti-terrorism laws has raised fears of more injustice for those accused under the harsh statutes, sources said.

\'Christians are living in constant fear\': UK report highlights \'religious dimensions\' of Manipur violence
'Christians are living in constant fear': UK report highlights 'religious dimensions' of Manipur violence

The June 21 report analyzes the reasons behind the violence that began on May 3 in the northeast Indian state, leading to over 100 deaths and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary
World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary

The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.

In church remains, German archaeologists discover the truth of 'Atlantis of the North Sea'
In church remains, German archaeologists discover the truth of 'Atlantis of the North Sea'

After a century, a legendary North Frisian city that has lived in church sermons, chronicles and art across the region for six centuries has been found.

Top German court strikes down prayer ban near abortion clinics
Top German court strikes down prayer ban near abortion clinics

A top German court has ruled that blanket bans prohibiting peaceful prayer gatherings near abortion clinics infringe upon the constitutional right to freedom of assembly, a landmark win for the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life.

700 Christians killed in Nigeria during May, NGO report claims
700 Christians killed in Nigeria during May, NGO report claims

At least 700 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria during the month of May, according to a report released by the Anambra-based International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law.

UN Security Council adopts UK government's freedom of religion resolution
UN Security Council adopts UK government's freedom of religion resolution

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution incorporating the Bishop of Truro's recommendations on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).

New Zealand court cancels Christian teacher\'s license for refusing trans pronouns
New Zealand court cancels Christian teacher's license for refusing trans pronouns

A New Zealand court has ruled in favour of cancelling a Christian high school math teacher's licence to teach after he refused to call a trans-identified student by a preferred name and pronouns.

Christian woman tackles illiteracy to bring the gospel to Kenya
Christian woman tackles illiteracy to bring the gospel to Kenya

The problem is not a lack of Bibles. It is the inability of many Kenyan communities to read them.

Fulani terrorists kill 46 Christians in Benue State, Nigeria
Fulani terrorists kill 46 Christians in Benue State, Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen on June 3 and 4 killed 46 Christians in attacks on a cluster of villages in Benue state, Nigeria, sources said.

Mali 'at a crossroads' with referendum, says Christian leader
Mali 'at a crossroads' with referendum, says Christian leader

The freedom of Christians in Mali is at stake as the country prepares to vote on a new constitution on Sunday, an Open Doors partner has said.

Court hears closing arguments in Brian Houston trial
Court hears closing arguments in Brian Houston trial

Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of Hillsong founder Brian Houston who stands accused of covering up knowledge of his late father's child abuse.

UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law
UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law

The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.