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'Upending civilian life': Christians impacted by displacement amid rise of terrorism, conflict
Christians were significantly impacted amid widespread displacement in 2024 and, in some countries, were targeted or killed by warring parties and Islamic terror groups.
Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'
The global editions of the prayer manual that are released every few years have become a familiar resource to inform Christians how to pray for the nations.
Canadian evangelicals concerned about possible removal of charitable status from religious, pro-life groups
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has raised concerns about recommendations presented to the Canadian government calling for the removal of charitable status to religious charities and anti-abortion organizations.
Why Satan is reading the Bible â a story from Ukraine's frontline
Along the frontline, the scars of war stretched as far as the eye could see.
Beloved youth pastor killed in shark attack
A beloved youth pastor in Queensland, Australia, died after a shark attack while spearfishing. The 40-year-old was bitten on the neck while in the water with his family, according to reports.
Three Christians wounded in Christmas attack on pastor's home in Pakistan
Three Christians were shot and wounded in a Christmas Day gun attack on the home of a pastor and televangelist in Lahore, Pakistan, sources said.
14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria
At least 14 Christians, including a 1-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were killed in Plateau state, Nigeria, following a Christmas carol service. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks against the Irigwe tribe in the north-central region of the country.
Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter
Tributes have been paid to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.
South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash
Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.
Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body
Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisation.
'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land
Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.
Protests erupt in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree
Christians in Syria are on alert after a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah was set on fire, triggering protests.
Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict
Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Religious groups facing harassment in record number of countries
Members of religious groups faced harassment by either governmental actors or social groups in a record number of countries and territories as a new Pew Research Center analysis finds acts of hostility against Christians are on the rise.
Christian mother acquitted of blasphemy charges in Nigeria
A Christian mother of five children in Nigeria who spent 19 months in jail on baseless blasphemy charges was acquitted last week, according to legal advocacy group ADF International.
Church leaders express shock and sorrow over 'inhuman attack' at German Christmas market
"Many people throughout Germany and around the world are feeling the horror, grief and sympathy today."