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Religious persecution in China intensified during the pandemic - report
Police summoning and questioned pastors, and ordered churches to fly the Chinese flag and sing patriotic songs in services, among other forms of harassment.
The Sri Lanka bombings two years on
Two years ago on 21 April, Christians in Sri Lanka were celebrating Easter Sunday when the country was rocked by some of the deadliest attacks on Christian targets in years.
Half the world's population lives in persecution hotspots - report
Close to four billion people are living in countries where the most intense violations of religious freedom are occurring, a new report warns.
62-year-old Christian executed
A Christian abducted by the Islamic State last November has been executed.
After the Myanmar coup, Christians are 'hiding in the forest for safety'
Christians faced serious persecution in Myanmar and many fear they could be targeted during the current conflict.
A worldwide injection of hope
Scots nurse warns billions of people around the world will not receive a safe and effective vaccine for years unless urgent action is taken
8 kidnapped Christians have been freed
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has praised God after eight of its members kidnapped at gunpoint were freed.
Chibok: 7 years of agony for the parents of 111 kidnapped schoolgirls
After seven years, 111 of the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 are still missing.
Hillsong pauses all Dallas operations amid claims of lavish spending
It continues to be a challenging time for Hillsong Church as it suspends all operations at its Dallas branch.
Church of pastor jailed for holding services is fenced off by police
Canadian police have fenced off a church that has continued to hold in-person services during the pandemic.
Assyrian Christian priest sentenced to two years in prison in Turkey
A priest in Turkey has received a two-year prison sentence for supposedly providing food and water to a terrorist organisation.
Hans Küng dies aged 93
Hans Küng, a controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, professor and priest, who was once censured by the late Pope John Paul II, has died at age 93.
Voddie Baucham faces 'long' recovery after undergoing quadruple heart bypass
Southern Baptist apologist Voddie Baucham is facing a "long road of recovery ahead" after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass on Monday.
Ancient coin found in Jerusalem's Old City may have been used to pay Temple tax
Archeologists in Jerusalem's Old City have discovered a box containing artifacts including a rare silver "Tyre Coin," which, they believe, might have been used by pilgrims to pay the Temple tax during the reign of King Herod.
Remains of Christian missionary held hostage in Mali has been found
Mali's foreign ministry has confirmed that the remains have been found of a Christian missionary held captive by Islamist extremists in the country for several years.
No punishment, no repentance: The persecution of Christians in Egypt
A climate of impunity exists in Egypt where Muslims who have committed crimes against Christians are cleared of charges or not prosecuted at all.