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Outcry over assault on nun in Jerusalem
A man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
Christians disappointed as Premier League refuses to receive Sudan petition
Manchester City's owner is also deputy prime minister of the UAE.
EU Catholic bishops issue call for peace at Nicosia meeting
This year Cyprus holds the presidency of the EU Council.
Government has 'terrible lack of realism' regarding Islamist violence in Nigeria
Militant attacks in Nigeria happen on a near constant basis.
King Charles tells US Congress Christianity is his ‘firm anchor and daily inspiration’ during historic Washington address
King Charles III declared that Christianity remains a “firm anchor and daily inspiration” in his life as he delivered a landmark address to a joint session of the United States Congress during his first official state visit to the US as monarch.
Christians urge international action over deepening humanitarian crisis in Iran
A Christian advocacy group has issued an urgent appeal for international intervention as humanitarian conditions in Iran continue to worsen, warning that shortages of medicine, food and essential supplies are placing millions of vulnerable people at risk.
Coptic Christian YouTuber sentenced to five years in Egypt over faith-based online videos
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour in Egypt after posting online videos about Christianity, according to Christian legal advocacy group ADF International.
Pakistan sets up committee to review forced marriage of Christian girl
The number of minority girls abducted every year in Pakistan is unclear.
Missing pages from ancient Bible manuscript recovered
An international team of researchers has recovered dozens of long-lost pages from one of Christianity’s earliest New Testament manuscripts, including the letters of Apostle Paul, shedding new light on how early believers read and studied Scripture.
Pakistan urged to end forced conversions and marriages
A UN-appointed body has urged Pakistan to intensify efforts to eradicate forced conversions/marriages, noting that young minority girls consistently fall victim to Islamist coercion.
Holy Land risks becoming 'Christian Disneyland'
Anti-Christian sentiment from the Jewish community “can no longer be considered marginal”.
Is Donald Trump religious?
New figures from Pew Research Center suggest that most Americans believe President Trump is not a very religious person.
Missionary behind milestone Paraguay Bible translation to retire after 44 years of service
A missionary whose work helped bring the Bible to indigenous communities in Paraguay’s remote Chaco region is retiring after 44 years of ministry and translation work.
Calls to EU to move beyond words as Syria’s Christians face escalating violence
Fresh criticism is being directed at European leaders over what campaigners describe as a failure to take meaningful action to protect Syria’s Christian communities amid renewed sectarian violence and reports of incessant persecution.
Global Christianity faces major challenges in 2026 despite signs of growth, new report finds
A new global study has highlighted fresh developments affecting Christianity worldwide, with researchers pointing to demographic shifts, persecution and urbanisation as some of the key areas of focus for church leaders.
Baroness Scotland urges people of all faiths to support religious freedom
Two thirds of people worldwide are believed to live in countries with no, or limited, religious freedom.