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Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
Efforts are being made to free Leah Sharibu, says Nigerian general
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed assurances that efforts are underway to secure the release of Leah Sharibu.
Abortions were leading cause of death in 2021
Around 42.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2021.
Coptic human rights activist released after over two years in prison
The Egyptian authorities have released a Coptic human rights activist after more than two years in prison on pre-trial detention.
Jerusalem church leader says radicals are threatening Christian presence in Old City
Weeks after some church leaders in Jerusalem called for a special cultural heritage zone for Christians in Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem said Israeli radical fringe groups are seeking to drive the Christian community out of the city.
India lifts block on Mother Teresa charity
The Indian government has reinstated a licence for the charity founded by Mother Teresa, allowing it to receive donations from overseas.
Evangelicals call for peace in Kazakhstan
Evangelicals have voiced "grave concern" over the current political and social unrest in Kazakhstan.
Britain seeks clarification from India on withdrawal of licence for Mother Teresa's charity
Britain has asked the Indian government for more information after overseas funding for a charity founded by Mother Teresa was blocked.
Ransom was paid to free missionaries kidnapped in Haiti, says family member
A ransom was paid to the gang behind the kidnapping of a group of missionaries in Haiti, a family member has said.
Christian man sentenced to death in Pakistan on blasphemy charges
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Pakistan a decade after he was charged with blasphemy.
6 Christians killed in 'awful terrorist attack' in Kenya
"The residents have gathered and are asking why the security officers were not doing enough to protect the Christians from being attacked by the Somali militants."
Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution
They include Christian refugees who have left Afghanistan to escape the Taliban, and Nigeria where Christians face "the greatest threat of violence".
2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians
Violence against Christians in India reached new heights during 2021, according to a new report.
Christian killed after New Year's prayer meeting
A Christian man was killed and "burned beyond recognition" after being attacked on his way home from a New Year's Eve prayer meeting in Nigeria.
Ancient Christian ring among 'spectacular' shipwreck finds off coast of Israel
An ancient gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd is one of the "spectacular" finds from two ancient shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Israel.
Tutu laid to rest at state funeral in Cape Town
The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died last week aged 90, has taken place in Cape Town.