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Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.
EU urges Pakistan to protect religious minority girls from forced conversions
Many victims are Christian women and girls.
Police arrest Christian victims after attack on Coptic church
Egyptian police arrested four Christian men who had been assaulted by a mob during an attack on a Coptic place of worship in Egypt, and freed them two days later once they abandoned the complaint they lodged against those who beat them.
Ancient Christian city unearthed in Egypt’s desert
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably preserved Byzantine-era settlement in the Dakhla Oasis, revealing new evidence of an organised Christian community that flourished in the Western Desert more than 1,600 years ago.
CSW warns of increased suppression in Cuba five years on from protests
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned of increased suppression in Cuba in a new report to mark the fifth anniversary of a series of protests across the island nation.
England's World Cup success raises money for international development
Scotland's lone goal at the world cup may have raised £120 for deprived communities.
Jordan Peterson says activities remain 'very limited' in health update
Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson has shared a health update, revealing his activities remain "very limited" as he continues recovering from a prolonged illness, but he has resumed writing and is "relieved" to "be doing something creative and useful."
Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July
Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered churches in China.
Iran threatens to seize one of last remaining Protestant churches in Tehran
One of the last remaining historic Protestant churches in Iran is reportedly facing the threat of confiscation by the Iranian government, drawing renewed international attention to the country's treatment of religious minorities.
EU accused of turning a blind eye to alleged persecution of Armenian church
Many bishops have been arrested under Nikol Pashinyan's government.
Anti-Christian incidents double in Israel
Anti-Christian incidents peaked during Jewish/Israeli celebrations.
Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia
The Christian Brothers have defended their decision to retain nine convicted child sex offenders within their religious order, saying they have a "Gospel imperative" to continue caring for all members, according to court documents filed in Australia.
Nearly 30,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in six years
Tens of thousands of Christians are losing their lives to violence in Nigeria, many of them at the hands of radicalised Fulani herdsmen, a new report has warned.
YWAM mobilizes churches in multi-country outreach as World Cup knockout stage continues
International missionary movement Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is running a coordinated outreach campaign across Canada, Mexico, and the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup advances through its intense knockout stages.
Church in Venezuela 'overwhelmed' after after devastating earthquakes
Last week's earthquakes have only added to the challenges already faced by oppressed Christians in Venezuela with some reporting disparities in access to humanitarian assistance.
Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? 5-year project begins to find the answer
The European Research Council has given the project 2.5 million euros.