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The oldest Christian monastery in the world?
The oldest Christian monastery in the world?

The discovery of an ancient monastery in Egypt is a reminder of the plight of Christian communities in the cradle of Christianity.

EU withdraws inclusive language guide that excluded Christmas
EU withdraws inclusive language guide that excluded Christmas

The EU has come under fire over a guide that suggested staff refer to the "holiday" season instead of Christmas in the name of inclusivity.

Children are among 10 Christians killed in overnight raid
Children are among 10 Christians killed in overnight raid

An overnight raid on a village in Nigeria's Plateau state has left 10 Christians dead, including several children.

Colombian social media star wins case over YouTube video removal
Colombian social media star wins case over YouTube video removal

A Colombian YouTuber is celebrating after the courts this week threw out a lawsuit against her for speaking about her traditional marriage beliefs on the video-sharing platform.

Kidnapping, forced conversion and rape of Christian women and girls is 'human rights catastrophe'
Kidnapping, forced conversion and rape of Christian women and girls is 'human rights catastrophe'

A new report from Aid to the Church in Need has revealed the shocking extent to which atrocities are being committed against Christian women and girls.

Brian Houston case deferred until 2022
Brian Houston case deferred until 2022

The court case in Sydney against Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has been delayed until next year.

Evangelicals call for compassion amid Belarus border crisis
Evangelicals call for compassion amid Belarus border crisis

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has accused Belarus of "using human beings as pawns" in the migrant crisis on the country's border.

In Catholic Italy, 'de-baptism' is gaining popularity
In Catholic Italy, 'de-baptism' is gaining popularity

For many, abandoning the church is a statement against its positions on LGBTQ rights, euthanasia and abortion.

US State Department wrong to remove Nigeria from countries of concern list - CSW
US State Department wrong to remove Nigeria from countries of concern list - CSW

A local CSW source said the decision "will give perpetrators the green light to continue violating our rights."

Colombian tribal couple share their faith even after losing jobs and receiving death threats
Colombian tribal couple share their faith even after losing jobs and receiving death threats

"We are preaching from one end to the other in this area. I feel strengthened, I'm alive."

MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women

SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.

US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'
US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'

Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".

Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26
Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26

Dozens of Christian and other faith leaders have issued a joint call to world leaders at the COP26 summit to agree on "urgent and ambitious action" on climate change.

Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban
Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban takeover and is expected to deteriorate further.

Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution

A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.