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Päivi Räsänen warns Canada about dangers of 'hate speech' laws
Päivi Räsänen warns Canada about dangers of 'hate speech' laws

“Censorship is one of the greatest existential threats to today’s democracies in Europe," she said.

Parliamentary group highlights plight of Christian YouTuber detained in Egypt
Parliamentary group highlights plight of Christian YouTuber detained in Egypt

While not a "worst offender" Egypt still makes 42 on the Open Doors watchlist.

Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth
Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth

Church attendance across the Diocese of Portsmouth increased significantly in 2025, with new figures showing growth rates well above the national average.

Wycliffe celebrate the 800th language with a full BIble
Wycliffe celebrate the 800th language with a full BIble

It could still take centuries to translate the Bible into every language.

Concerns for Christian Afghans deported from Pakistan
Concerns for Christian Afghans deported from Pakistan

Last year Pakistan deported approximately a million Afghans.

Goma bishop calls for aid and prayer in face of Ebola crisis
Goma bishop calls for aid and prayer in face of Ebola crisis

This is the DRC's 17th outbreak of Ebola in 50 years.

Churches urged to prioritise family-based care over orphanages for vulnerable children
Churches urged to prioritise family-based care over orphanages for vulnerable children

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has called on churches, ministries and Christian donors worldwide to move away from long-term institutional care for vulnerable children and instead invest in family-based alternatives to orphanages such as reunification, foster care, kinship care and adoption.

Thousands hear Franklin Graham preach in Spain
Thousands hear Franklin Graham preach in Spain

The Vistalegre Palace in Madrid became the epicenter of Spanish Protestantism this weekend. Thousands of people gathered on May 30–31 to participate inthe Festival of Hope, a massive evangelistic effort coordinated by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in collaboration with local church leadership, according to Diario Cristiano Internacional.

London Jesus March draws 7,000 people
London Jesus March draws 7,000 people

Participants were encouraged not to bring national flags or political placards.

Christian loses case to remove LGBT symbols from workplace
Christian loses case to remove LGBT symbols from workplace

A Christian who claimed that LGBT imagery caused him mental distress at work has lost a second employment tribunal.

Secular group targets church over online preaching
Secular group targets church over online preaching

The National Secular Society has reported Bread of Life Community Church to the Charity Commission.

MP warns against renewed push to revive assisted suicide bill
MP warns against renewed push to revive assisted suicide bill

A Conservative MP has urged colleagues not to use the new parliamentary session to revive Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide legislation.

Healing conference explores abundant life through union with Christ
Healing conference explores abundant life through union with Christ

Dr Ben Pugh also told the Premier Lifeline conference that faith needs to be active and sustained by prayer.

Christians warn against ‘trivialisation’ of marriage and sex after Married at First Sight scandal
Christians warn against ‘trivialisation’ of marriage and sex after Married at First Sight scandal

Christian campaigners have criticised Channel 4’s reality programme Married at First Sight UK following serious allegations of sexual misconduct made in a recent BBC Panorama investigation. 

UN urged to investigate ‘genocide by attrition’ against Christians in Nigeria
UN urged to investigate ‘genocide by attrition’ against Christians in Nigeria

A memorandum has been submitted to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, alleging that escalating violence against Christians and moderate Muslims in the country amounts to genocide.

Global study links corporate success to values long cultivated by faith traditions
Global study links corporate success to values long cultivated by faith traditions

“Technology can increase efficiency, but it cannot generate trust, integrity, belonging, or moral responsibility on its own," said the report's co-author.