World

Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.

Over a million abortions took place in the US last year
DIY abortions now account for over a quarter of all abortions in the US.

Fewer Americans believe faith is good for the country
The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.

Indian Christians attacked in church by mob
Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".

Appeals for release of Nigerian Christian girl still held by ISIS after 8 years
Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.

Boy born with six toes on each foot receives life-changing help from Christian charity
For the first time in his life Abubakarr could wear shoes.

Religious hostilities rise globally as harassment of faith communities increases
The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023.

Pastors among hostages found dead amid tensions between Christian groups in Manipur
While the number of people unaccounted for in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has fallen from 20 to two, with four of the six bodies recovered identified this week, retaliatory attacks continue following a cycle of abductions between Kuki-Zo and Naga groups, both predominantly Christian communities.

‘Eight years is too long’: Christian advocacy groups rally for abducted Nigerian schoolgirl's freedom
Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu was abducted eight years ago by Islamic extremists. Unlike most of the classmates she was abducted with, she has never been freed.

New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel
A ministry seeking to bring Christianity to the people of Iran has developed an AI tool to answer common questions about the faith.

African Christian leaders demand justice after Mozambican bishop shot dead
Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence.

Lebanese Christians on the brink as peace deal agreed
The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.

Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral badly damaged in major Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital
Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, caught fire overnight after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe surge in May as arson attacks reach 2026 high
Anti-Christian incidents across Europe rose sharply in May, with new figures showing the highest monthly number of arson-related attacks recorded so far this year.

Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian
An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".

Systemic anti-Christian violence laid bare at public hearing in India
Bishops, cardinals and archbishops were accused of not standing with ordinary Christians suffering violence in their communities.