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Christian persecution 'set to rise' after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Christians in Afghanistan are fearing for their lives after the Taliban stormed across the country, taking back power at lightning speed.
Christian MP prosecuted over sexuality tweets fears for religious freedom
A Christian MP in Finland who is being prosecuted for expressing a traditional view of marriage and sexuality says she must continue to speak out in spite of the case against her.
There's a religious revival going on in China â under the constant watch of the Communist Party
As part of major reforms and a loosening of social controls, initiated in the late 1970s, the Chinese Communist Party has slowly accepted a range of behaviors and traditions that fulfill religious needs or provide spiritual outlets. But there are caveats and restrictions.
Evidence uncovered of earthquake mentioned in the Bible
Archaeologists have found evidence of an earthquake that occurred during the period of the Kingdom of Judah and which is recorded in the Bible.
Christians call for urgent intervention to stem killings in Nigeria
The president of the Evangelical Church Winning (ECWA), Rev Dr Stephen Baba Panya, compared the violence in Irigwe, Plateau State, to a "genocide".
Hillsong 'disappointed' after police press charges against senior pastor Brian Houston
Hillsong's founding pastor Brian Houston has been charged with allegedly concealing information about his father's child sexual abuse.
India: The persecutor who became the persecuted
Navin used to attack Christians. Then he became a pastor and the extremists came for him and his family.
Myanmar: 'The Coup, Covid and the cries of my heart'
Burmese pastor Brother Arkar has written a poem to share his grief with fellow Christians around the world and urge them to pray for a nation in crisis.
Lebanon 'in desperate need' a year on from Beirut explosion
Economic turmoil and the fallout from the massive Beirut explosion one year ago has brought suffering to countless people in Lebanon, Christian Aid has warned.
'Praise God!': Billy Graham's grandson leaves hospital after Covid battle
Doctors have allowed the grandson of Billy Graham to return home after a hospital stay for Covid-19 that included several days in intensive care.
Christian father and son beheaded on their way home from choir practice
Thomas Wollo, 46, and his young son, Nggwe Thomas, were beheaded by radical Fulani herdsmen.
New Zealand moves to ban conversion therapy
Legislation was introduced to the New Zealand parliament on Friday that would bring in prison terms for those found guilty of the practice.
Key victory for parental rights in Chile
The right of parents to decide how their children are educated, especially when it comes to sex education, has been protected following a ruling by the Chilean Constitutional Tribunal.
Christian migrants from South America, Asia and Africa are boosting evangelism in Europe - report
"Europe is perhaps the greatest challenge in world mission today," writes Jim Memory, lecturer in European mission at All Nations Christian College.
Christian designer to appeal after court says she must make pro-gay websites
A Christian web designer is to appeal after a US court said she could not refuse to create websites or content for same-sex weddings.
Government voices concern over detention of religious leaders in Cuba
The government says it has raised concerns with Cuba about the detention of religious leaders following major nationwide demonstrations.