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Methodists submit environmental complaint against HSBC
Methodists submit environmental complaint against HSBC

HSBC has said it is committed to achieving climate related targets.

Around 300 Christians killed and over 200 abducted in Nigeria in July alone amid wave of attacks - report
Around 300 Christians killed and over 200 abducted in Nigeria in July alone amid wave of attacks - report

At least 299 Christians were killed and more than 200 abducted across parts of Nigeria in July, according to a new report documenting a wave of attacks on predominantly Christian communities.

Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods
Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods

Christianity has grown in Nepal, despite rising persecution.

Egyptian pastor warns of ‘unholy alliance’ between Islam and left-wingers
Egyptian pastor warns of ‘unholy alliance’ between Islam and left-wingers

What do Muslims, LGBT activists and trade unions all have in common?

More than 30 Christians Slain in Plateau State, Nigeria
More than 30 Christians Slain in Plateau State, Nigeria

Attacks on villages of one area also leave injuries and destruction.

Extremist abductions in Nigeria surge by 153% as violence rises again, report finds
Extremist abductions in Nigeria surge by 153% as violence rises again, report finds

Abductions linked to extremist violence in Nigeria more than doubled in the final three months of 2025, according to a new report warning that insecurity in the country is worsening again after several years of comparatively lower violence.

Scottish Christian woman recognised in Auschwitz memorial plaque
Scottish Christian woman recognised in Auschwitz memorial plaque

Teacher Jane Haining refused to abandon her Jewish schoolchildren and eventually died in Auschwitz.

Ukrainian bishop on war: ‘We understand the value of peace most clearly when it is gone’
Ukrainian bishop on war: ‘We understand the value of peace most clearly when it is gone’

A Ukrainian Catholic bishop has spoken of the immense value of peace and religious freedom as his country marks 35 years since regaining independence from the Soviet Union while continuing to endure the devastation of war.

Calls for release of Christian pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong
Calls for release of Christian pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong

Nancy Pelosi told colleagues on the House floor that lawmakers must speak out for freedom.

US closes door to Christians fleeing persecution, report warns
US closes door to Christians fleeing persecution, report warns

The United States is on track to admit zero Christians fleeing from the world's worst countries for persecution in fiscal year 2026, according to a new report from the global watchdog Open Doors and the Evangelical refugee resettlement agency World Relief. 

Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture
Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture

The case against the bishop was “marred by serious irregularities”.

Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods
Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods

Catholics and Evangelicals are doing what they can to aid survivors.

Christians move to protect themselves as another Indian state enacts anti-conversion law
Christians move to protect themselves as another Indian state enacts anti-conversion law

Churches are asking visitors to sign consent forms declaring that they attend services of their own free will.

Dozens killed in gang attack on church shelter in Haiti
Dozens killed in gang attack on church shelter in Haiti

At least 47 people were killed and 22 others injured when gang members attacked a church sheltering displaced people just outside Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the United Nations.

New Iranian security law could be used to further suppress Christian activity
New Iranian security law could be used to further suppress Christian activity

Religious freedom campaigners have warned that a new law aimed at countering foreign espionage in Iran may actually be used to further suppress the rights of Christians.

Christian leaders respond to devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet
Christian leaders respond to devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet

Christian leaders have offered their prayers as emergency workers continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet killed hundreds of people and left many more missing.