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Spain moves towards legalisation of euthanasia
Spain is set to become the fourth country in Europe and the sixth in the world to legalise euthanasia.
Over 2,000 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report
At least 2,200 Christians were killed by Islamist extremists in Nigeria in 2020, according to a new report.
Court dismisses legal challenge against Norway's removal of children from Christian parents
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a legal challenge against Norway's child services agency for removing children from their evangelical Christian parents.
Warnings of 'unprecedented violence' in Nigeria after priest's murder and abduction of hundreds of schoolboys
Nigeria is at risk of becoming a failed state if it cannot halt the violent murders and kidnappings taking place at the hands of extremists, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned.
How a flying cinema is combating isolation during the Uganda lockdown
Humanitarian airline flies Jesus Film Ministries to villages suffering after strict coronavirus lockdown to spread the joy of Christ this Christmas
Belgian authorities investigating around 10 cases of suspected illegal euthanasia
The public prosecutor in Leuven is investigating cases of euthanasia which may not have been carried out according to the proper legal procedure.
Argentina moves towards legalisation of abortion
Argentina could soon become the fourth country in Latin America where abortion is legal after a vote in the lower house in Friday.
Covid-19 is being exploited to push abortion in Africa - documentary
The coronavirus pandemic has been weaponized by wealthy Western countries to push abortion on struggling African nations, according to pro-life advocate and filmmaker, Obianuju Ekeocha.
Church and civic groups unite to champion religious freedom
The Church of England has joined a consortium of organisations working together to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world.
Attack on Gethsemane Church intended to 'drive Christians from the Holy Land'
An arson attack on the Church of Gethsemane has been condemned by the most senior Christian leader in Jerusalem.
Swiss court lifts ban on church services in Geneva
A blanket ban was imposed on religious services and gatherings in the city on 1 November to limit the spread of coronavirus despite other secular gatherings like public demonstrations and professional choir practices being allowed to continue.
Pope to visit Iraq in first apostolic journey since pandemic
Pope Francis is to visit Iraq next spring to encourage Christians in the country and across the Middle East who are suffering as a result of Covid-19 and persecution.
China, Nigeria, Pakistan designated 'countries of concern' over 'egregious' religious freedom violations
Ten countries have been designated "countries of concern" by the US State Department for engaging in "systematic, ongoing, egregious religious freedom violations".
Christian activist faces death threats over religious freedom work
A Christian campaigner for religious freedom in China has been targeted with death threats.
The humble bar of soap's vital role in the fight against Covid-19
A bar of soap may not seem like much to most people in the UK, but some 40 per cent of the world's population - 3 billion people - do not have access to soap and water in their homes, making regular hand washing difficult, says Christian Aid.
Christian woman murdered for refusing to convert to Islam
A Pakistani Christian woman has reportedly been murdered after refusing to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man.