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Churches converted into shelters to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Churches converted into shelters to welcome Ukrainian refugees

Pews are being pushed aside in Polish churches to make room for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainians leaning on Psalm 31 to get them through the horror of war
Ukrainians leaning on Psalm 31 to get them through the horror of war

Both Christians and Jews in Ukraine have been praying Psalm 31 since the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian churches plead for more Bibles amid war
Ukrainian churches plead for more Bibles amid war

Bible Society says it has received an "unprecedented" number of requests for Bibles from Ukrainians as their country is ravaged by Russian forces.

Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin\'s Russia
Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin's Russia

The Kremlin's vision of Russia connects the state, military and the Russian Orthodox Church.

Iran acquits 9 Christian converts of 'acting against national security' in 'landmark decision'
Iran acquits 9 Christian converts of 'acting against national security' in 'landmark decision'

An Iranian appeals court has acquitted nine Christian converts serving five-year prison sentences on charges of "acting against national security" for their participation in house churches, a ruling dubbed a "landmark decision" by Open Doors USA.

'Even if you destroy all our churches, you will not destroy our faith & belief in God' - Zelensky
'Even if you destroy all our churches, you will not destroy our faith & belief in God' - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Thursday that Russia would "not destroy our faith, our sincere belief in Ukraine and God".

Prince Charles and Camilla visit cathedral in show of support for Ukraine
Prince Charles and Camilla visit cathedral in show of support for Ukraine

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was moved to tears during the visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in central London.

Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine

"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.

Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine
Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine

"Moscow is a very dark place to be in at the moment," said the Chaplain of St Andrew's Moscow and Area Dean of Russia and the Ukraine.

Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria
Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on February 25 killed three Christians in an attack on northeast Nigeria's Chibok area, residents say.

US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer
US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Christian web designer challenging a Colorado state law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples if she also offers similar services for other couples.

Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe
Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe

"If this drags out for another week or two or three, the refugees could be in the millions," Graham said.

Ukrainian clergy staying to help
Ukrainian clergy staying to help

Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader
'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader

Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers
Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers

Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone on Saturday.