The Chinese government's crackdown on churches is showing no sign of slowing down, as at least four Christians were severely injured during a clash with officials yesterday morning.
The head of Iraq's largest church has denounced Islamic insurgents who have driven the last of Mosul's Christians out of the city, condemning their crimes as "heinous".
So many Christians have left Iraq that the country's many historic sites of Christian interest will be little more than tourist attractions, says one church leader.
After at least 65 people were killed a month ago on June 15 in the predominantly Christian town of Mkepetoni, 40km inland from Kenya's mainly Muslim coastal strip, attacks in the area have continued.
In the wake of Hobby Lobby and the 'gay cake' row, both David Cameron and Barack Obama are facing increased pressures to protect religious freedom while also promoting tolerance. How can they square the circle?
Christians in Iraq are continuing to leave their homes in large numbers following the ISIS takeover but those unable to leave are facing brutality and hardship under the militants, Barnabas Fund is warning.