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Fear and silence grip Colombian hamlet after eight Christians vanish
A Colombian hamlet is gripped by fear following the forced disappearance of eight residents - seven of them Protestant church leaders and members - after responding to orders issued by a guerrilla group earlier this month.
A decade of bloodshed: NGO report reveals more than 20,000 Christians slain in south-east Nigeria
More than 20,000 Christians have reportedly been brutally killed over the past decade across south-east Nigeria, according to a disturbing report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a Catholic-inspired human rights organisation.
Concerns for Christian freedoms in New South Wales after introduction of conversion therapy ban
Despite the testimony of many ex-LGBTQ people, the state of New South Wales insists that conversion therapy doesn't work.
US missionary kidnapped at gunpoint is rescued unharmed
Five days after he was kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, South Africa, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan was rescued and “miraculously unharmed” following a “high-intensity shootout” that left three people dead.
More than 50 Christians slain in Nigeria's Plateau state
Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack on April 14 on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.
Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict
War has been Sudan's only constant for nearly a century.
Estonian Church appeals to US to save it from government ban
The church denies it is a puppet of Russia, or a supporter of the war in Ukraine.
Growing interest in the Bible and Jesus raises hopes of transatlantic revival among young adults
A renewed curiosity about the Bible is sweeping the US as fresh data from the State of the Bible report reveals significant increases in Scripture engagement, especially among young people and men.
Church of England bishops express 'grief, sorrow and outrage' over Gaza hospital attack
The Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City is run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and has been a lifeline for Palestinians since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Gaza.
Religious facades mask the misery of human trafficking
A disturbing and deceptive trend has come to light in Southeast Asia: human traffickers masquerading as Christian missionaries and pilgrims to transport victims across international borders.
Jesus Film Project reaches 2,200 languages with release of new dialect
The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
American missionary pastor abducted at gunpoint during church meeting in South Africa
An American church-planting missionary was abducted at gunpoint while leading a prayer meeting at his church in South Africa on Thursday, police say.
Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12 year old in 'stunning victory for sanity'
The idea that gender identity is not affected by external factors was found to be unsupported by evidence.
Egypt's Christians face 'constant pressure to hide their faith'
Despite being 11 million strong, Egypt's Christians face persistent persecution
UK Christian charities help raise over £10m for Myanmar earthquake survivors
A powerful wave of compassion from across the UK has helped raise more than £10m for the people of Myanmar, devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit on 28th March 2025, claiming over 3,000 and leaving many more injured and displaced.
Half of Gaza's Christians hiding in one church
Those who have survived consider themselves lucky