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Christian leaders remember 21 men martyred by ISIS in Libya
Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Angaelos and Archbishop of Canterbury were among the Church leaders and politicians remembering the 21 Libya martyrs six years on from their death.
Brian and Bobbie Houston to step back from global leadership of Hillsong
The Houstons announced plans to transition out of their roles to make way for younger leaders in the next few years.
How unconditional love is helping to eradicate leprosy
Since Valentine's Day 2020 the world, as we know about it, has changed beyond recognition. But while our physical movements have been sorely limited, love doesn't stop. In fact, if we look carefully, the green shoots of love nurtured during lockdown are all around.
500 churches sign up to welcome new arrivals from Hong Kong
A UK-wide Church initiative has been launched to welcome Hong Kong residents migrating to the UK as a result of China's increasing suppression in the city.
Christians detained for their faith in Iran paid nearly £1m in bail in 2020
The cost of bail for detained Iranian Christians reached almost £1m last year, a report by human rights organisations has found.
Where is Raymond Koh?
On 13 February 2017 Pastor Raymond Koh was driving near his home in Petaling Jaya, West Malaysia, when he was bundled into another car and driven away.â¯Four years later, his family and friends still don't know where he is, or even if he is still alive.
A 'Chinese New Year of persecution' for China's Christians
Christians in China are celebrating Chinese New Year under tighter restrictions and mass digital surveillance.
Missionary launches legal action after being deported from Turkey
David Byle, a Canadian-American Christian who was forced to leave Turkey after 19 years because of his evangelistic work, has filed a deportation complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.
UK must support restoration of democracy in Myanmar - Church leaders
Church leaders are urging the UK to take action following the military coup that overthrew Myanmar's elected government.
Brazil's churches tackle devastating oxygen shortage during Covid-19
The Church in Brazil is playing a vital role in the fightback against Covid-19 by helping to tackle a shortage in oxygen supplies.
70 Christians freed from prison in Eritrea
Dozens of Christians have been freed from prison in Eritrea after being held for years without charge.
Jerusalem Christians condemn attack on church
The Patriarch of Jerusalem and other Christian leaders are calling on the Israeli government to put a stop to attacks on churches in the holy city.
Kenya's Christians fearful after string of church attacks
Arsonists set five church buildings on fire and threw faeces on the charred structures from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24 in a village in western Kenya
Myanmar's Christians 'scared' and 'panicking' following the military coup
"It feels like our hope has been taken away," says Pastor Zay from Rakhine State.
Christians warn of censorship as conversion therapy is banned in Australia
Martyn Iles, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby, says Christians should be prepared to break the law.
Bible translation has powered ahead during the pandemic
Wycliffe Associates said more New Testament translations had been completed in 2020 than any other year.