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Parliamentary group raises concern about forced marriage of Christian girl in Pakistan
The girl’s father claims that she was underage at the time and was coerced into conversion.
Jerusalem church leaders issue Easter appeal for peace as war casts shadow over Holy Land
The Church leaders said they were living in "cataclysmic times" and that a "darkness" had come over the Holy Land.
Belgian broadcaster apologises over video showing destruction of Christian statues
A Belgian radio station has apologised after a video segment showing presenters smashing statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary drew criticism and sparked questions about respect for Christian beliefs.
Indian Christians denounces crackdown on property
There has been an alleged crackdown on Christian buildings providing services for the most vulnerable in society.
Boko Haram kills 10 Christians in northeast Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday killed at least 10 Christians in an attack on a village in Borno state, Nigeria, sources said.
Church leaders remember victims of war in Easter messages
Remembering those impacted by war was a key theme this year.
Ancient monastic complex uncovered in Egypt's Nile Delta
Officials called the find significant for understanding the origins of organized monastic life.
Easter events cancelled in Syria after violence against Christians
Syrian government forces were eventually able to restore order.
Religious freedom violations increasing in Nicaragua
The situation has declined since 2018.
Päivi Räsänen calls for repeal of hate speech laws across Europe after shock conviction
All copies of a decades old pamphlet are to be destroyed after Finland's former Minister of the Interior was convicted of hate speech - even though the law that convicted her did not exist at the time the pamphlet was published.
Gunmen in Nigeria kill 28 people in predominantly Christian area
Gunmen on Sunday reportedly killed 28 people in a densely populated, predominantly Christian area of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
EU Special Envoy for religious freedom finally appointed
Some feel the EU has been dragging its feet on the issue of religious freedom.
Trump pastor says Iran war is a 'spiritual obligation'
One of Donald Trump’s most vocal Christian supporters has justified the Israeli-US military strike on Iran.
Syrian Church leaders speak out after attacks on Christian property
Syrian Church leaders have called for greater efforts to preserve peace and stability after attacks on homes, shops and cars in a predominantly Christian town.
Church leaders stopped by Israeli police from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Israel's prime minister has said the Church leaders will now have "full and immediate access" after international outcry.
Iraqi Christians told to cancel Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations
The Palm Sunday celebrations in Northern Iraq usually are big celebrations to commemorate Jesus entering Jerusalem.
