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Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war

Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.

'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety

Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.

Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions

The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.

Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State
Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State

Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.

Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce

In the Orthodox calendar, Easter falls one week after the date celebrated in western Europe.

CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain
CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain

The Bishop of Willesden said that cultural expression must "not amplify fear or legitimise prejudice".

Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive 'untouchable' Christians of protections
Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive 'untouchable' Christians of protections

An Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive Christian converts from among the lowest castes access to affirmative action programmes and other benefits.

Christians demand Lebanon be included in ceasefire
Christians demand Lebanon be included in ceasefire

The exact terms of the ceasefire are unclear and disputed.

Over 1,400 Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year, new report claims
Over 1,400 Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year, new report claims

Intersociety said that 1,800 Christians were abducted in the same period - with 180 of the abductees killed. 

Quoting the Bible from space
Quoting the Bible from space

Recently, Christian astronaut Victor Glover was reminded of the memorable Christmas Eve reading from Genesis on Apollo 8 in 1968, and he was asked to give an Easter message from Artemis II. This is the story …

New study explores why young men are embracing Christianity in Finland
New study explores why young men are embracing Christianity in Finland

“Saying that it is only about conservatism is by far simplifying the phenomenon," the study's authors said.

Nigerian faith leaders call for interfaith reconciliation to end violence
Nigerian faith leaders call for interfaith reconciliation to end violence

Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for Christians.

Call to pray for ‘helpless’ seafarers in the Gulf
Call to pray for ‘helpless’ seafarers in the Gulf

Ships in the Arabian Gulf could find themselves under attack.

12 Christians killed in Easter Sunday church attacks in Nigeria
12 Christians killed in Easter Sunday church attacks in Nigeria

Fulani terrorists killed 12 Christians in attacks on two worship services on Easter Sunday in Kaduna state, Nigeria, following the killing of 17 Christians in Benue state, sources said.

Activists warn Syriacs being erased in Syria
Activists warn Syriacs being erased in Syria

The Syriacs are mostly Christian.

New Iraq report urges stronger action to protect Christians and other religious minorities
New Iraq report urges stronger action to protect Christians and other religious minorities

Jim Shannon MP said the report records both “the progress observed” and “the ongoing challenges” that remain for religious minorities seeking to live in safety and freedom in Iraq.