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Calls for protection of Colombian religious leaders after another pastor is murdered
José Otoniel Ortega is not the first Colombian pastor to be murdered by unknown gunmen.
Christians Against Poverty launch post-Christmas debt campaign
Christmas is over and it's now back to reality for many families.
Evangelical Alliance offers 5 mission predictions for 2026
Will the "Quiet Revival" of 2025 continue?
Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.
Christian climate protesters charged over banner drop from Bath Abbey
Net Zero is a controversial topic both inside and outside the CoE.
Concerns Canada may criminalise quoting Scripture
The Christian Institute has warned that planned changes to hate speech laws in Canada could lead to the criminalisation of quoting Scripture.
Christians react to US capture of Maduro
Some Christian leaders have been enthusiastic about US actions in Venezuela, while others have been more cautious.
Netanyahu pledges support for persecuted Christians
In an apparent attempt to bolster weakening US public support for Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he will join American efforts to protect persecuted Christians around the world.
Christian organisations caught up in Israeli aid agency ban
Israel is preventing 37 aid groups from operating in Gaza unless they comply with controversial guidelines that critics say would put Palestinian staff at risk.
Mullally warns of the dangers of assisted suicide
A future archbishop and two past prime ministers all agree assisted suicide is dangerous.
Christians harassed, attacked all over India at Christmas
International Christian Concern reported more than 80 incidents in India, some of them violent, over Christmas.
Christian killings in Nigeria could double in 2026 if extremist threat is not dealt with - report
Already more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than all other countries combined.
Church group praying after New Year's fire tragedy in Switzerland
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches said it was a "moment of unimaginable grief and sorrow" for Switzerland.
Young people more grateful to God, study finds
A new survey has suggested that 18 to 34 year olds are more likely to believe in God and have transcendental experiences.
Nigerian government accused of being in denial about persecution of Christians
How can thousands of slain Christians not be persecution?
Turkey arrested 115 suspected ISIS members, thwarting Christmas and New Year plots against non-Muslims
Turkey has been relatively successful in preventing attacks since 2017.