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Lebanon's NGOs 'overwhelmed' 6 months after deadly Beirut explosion

"Mothers are telling us that they are feeding their babies watered-down tea, as they cannot afford milk or baby formula."

Why is Nigeria the deadliest place to live as a Christian?

Over the space of one year, around 3,600 Christians were murdered because of their faith in Northern Nigeria. That number has almost trebled from the previous year. What is happening? Zara Sarvarian of Christian anti-persecution charity Open Doors UK & Ireland explains.

'Ray of hope' as Chibok schoolgirl escapes from Boko Haram captivity

At least one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 has managed to escape captivity, Open Doors reports.

International community must act after arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, say Christian leaders

Christian Solidarity Worldwide's Benedict Rogers said the past 24 hours had been a "desperate step backwards" for Myanmar.

UK must do more to prevent genocide - Church leaders

They accused the UK and other countries of ignoring the "warning signs" of genocide and continuing to "look the other way" out of diplomatic and economic self-interest.

Welby criticises EU after trying to control vaccine supplies into Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Canterbury has added his voice to criticism of the EU after it tried to override part of the Brexit deal to halt Covid-19 vaccines entering Northern Ireland.

Demand for the Bible in North Korea has increased during the pandemic - ministry leader

Voice of the Martyrs CEO, Rev Dr Eric Foley, said that demand for the Bible was higher in 2020 than any previous year.

Church leaders see 'less cause for optimism' in the Holy Land now 'than at any time in recent history'

The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land have been "compounded by conflict, occupation and blockade", Church leaders have said.

Priest kidnapped and killed in Nigeria

Father John Gbakaan Yaji was described as a "very gentle and humble" priest.

1,500-year-old inscription 'Christ, born of Mary' uncovered in Israel

The inscription was carved in Greek and originally formed part of a lintel in the doorway to a Byzantine church.

750 reportedly dead after attack on Ethiopia church

A Belgium-based peacebuilding non-profit is reporting 750 people killed in an attack on Ethiopia church.

Anti-conversion laws spreading across India

Another state in India has passed a law banning religious conversions.

Pastor's answered prayer as simple piece of technology opens up online learning for children in poverty

Children in the UK are experiencing huge disruption to their education but most have wifi in the home. In impoverished countries, children who are already disadvantaged by extreme poverty face the additional challenge of having little to no technology at home.

Kidnapped Nigerian bishop recuperating after being freed