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Christmas was the deadliest time for Christians in Nigeria
Christmas in Nigeria, far from being a time in which the arrival of the Prince of Peace could be welcomed, turned out to be the deadliest and most violent month of the year for the country's persecuted Christians.
Pope Francis calls for peace amid DRC crisis
The ongoing M23 offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the most intense escalation of violence in the region since 2012, has drawn an urgent appeal for peace from Pope Francis.
DRC bishops lament deadly toll of conflict
Protestant and Catholic leaders are united in their prayers that peace and humanity will return to the troubled country.
The face of Thomas Aquinas revealed after 750 years - and the mystery of his death solved
For the first time in 750 years, the face of St Thomas Aquinas has been reconstructed using forensic science, offering a glimpse of the man whose teachings have shaped Catholic thought for centuries.
Christians in Pakistan are also the victims of 'rape gangs'
Many cases involve rape, gang rape and conditions resembling slavery. As in England, the authorities cannot always be relied upon to assist victims or their families.
Prayer app Hallow may be banned in the EU due to 'over-regulation' of religious apps - founder
Hallow may no longer be allowed in the EU, Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of the Christian prayer app, announced on X, due to an "over-regulation" targeting all religious apps.
Christians fear for their future in post-Assad Syria
When Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by Islamist rebels in Syria in December after 14 years of civil war, there were concerns as to what this might mean for the Christian community in the troubled state.
EU issues warning to Pakistan about human rights
Pakistan's preferential trade status could be jeopardized if it does not address human rights concerns, including controversial blasphemy laws, forced marriages/conversions of minority girls and freedom of religion, a European Union (EU) delegation said on Friday.
Pro-life Americans hope Trump will defund Planned Parenthood
While Trump may have ruled out a federal ban on abortion, pro-life activists hope the returning president will take other steps to reduce abortion.
Vatican sees dangers in AI
A new Vatican missive approved by Pope Francis has warned of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while also stressing that, ultimately, it is human intelligence that will guide the morality of its use.
DRC church leaders call for peaceful resolution to intensifying conflict
Christian leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have pledged to work towards peace and harmony between neighbours, following an intensification of violence in the east of the country.
Over 3 million children at risk as DRC rebels claim control of Goma
Christian charity World Vision has called upon the international community to protect children and other vulnerable people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following advances by the rebel M23 group.
Israel-Hezbollah war 'hell' for Lebanese Christians
"Every Christian here has thought about leaving the country."
Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences
The report says, "The Iranian government seems to have intensified its efforts to isolate and financially undermine the Christian community as part of a broader strategy to suppress its growth and influence."
Hillsong College commits to reforms amid charity regulator investigation
Australian megachurch Hillsong is facing fresh scrutiny after a ruling by the country's charity watchdog, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), found a number of financial irregularities at its college.
Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump
Authorities in the US have been given the green light by the Trump administration to arrest undocumented migrants at schools, churches and hospitals.