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Churches called to take action ahead of major UN climate conference
Churches are being encouraged to commit to effective action ahead of the United Nations COP26 summit taking place in Glasgow in November.

As you watch the Olympics, pray for Christians in countries with persecution - Open Doors
Open Doors is asking Christians to remember their brothers and sisters suffering for their faith in dozens of the countries competing in this year's Olympics.

Cuban pastors arrested during protests have been released
The two pastors have been released into house arrest.
Pleas to Foreign Secretary to act as China sends North Koreans 'back to their deaths'
The escapees include Christian converts at risk of being sent to harsh gulags for their faith.
Mothers and children in Syria forced to scavenge in bins, warns Christian charity
Mothers and children pushed to the brink of starvation in Syria are so desperate for something to eat they are scavenging in bins, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.

Magistrates exonerate street preacher fined by the Met
London magistrates have thrown out a cause against a street preacher who was fined by the Metropolitan Police for evangelising out on the streets on Good Friday in 2020.

Indian government called to act as Christians suffer increasing attacks
Accusations of converting Hindus are being used as an excuse to attack Christians in India, Release International has warned.

NI Health Minister says he will not act unilaterally on abortion
Robin Swann said he would bring the matter to the Stormont Executive before any decision is made.

Pro-life campaigners ready to take legal action over NI abortion rules
Pro-life campaigners are poised to take legal action if the UK government moves forward with plans to expand abortion services across Northern Ireland.

Tearfund appoints new International Director
Veena O'Sullivan will oversee the evangelical aid agency's international work.

ACNA takes charge of investigation into handling of abuse claims
The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has taken charge of an investigation into the "mishandling" of sexual abuse allegations.

Family of detained Cuban pastor evicted from their home
The eviction came a day after a public statement by his wife criticising the Cuban authorities for detaining her husband.

Vicar alleges bullying after singing 'Thine be the glory' without a mask in church
A Church of England vicar says he is being bullied out of his job for apparently breaking Covid rules.

Many churches saw increase in attendance after switch to online, survey finds
Many churches saw an increase in attendance after moving services online during the pandemic, a survey has found.

We have been treated like dogs, says wife of pastor detained after Cuba protests
The wife of a pastor detained after massive protests across Cuba has hit out at the "inhumane" treatment of her husband.

RZIM President apologises for trusting 'deceptive narratives' during Ravi Zacharias abuse scandal
The president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) has apologised for being too trusting when allegations of abuse by the ministry's founder surfaced.