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WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian organisations in China.
Mounting concerns at Israeli settler attacks on Christians
Britain’s oldest serving MP has criticised the Israeli government for failing to prevent violence and intimidation against Christians in the West Bank.
Baptists seek to reverse decline in minister numbers
Baptist leaders are exploring ways to encourage and increase the recruitment of church ministers, following a decline of nearly a quarter in the last decade.
EU mission to review Pakistan’s human rights record
Rights activists urged the European Union to investigate widespread human rights violations in Pakistan, including persecution of religious minorities, ahead of a review starting Monday by a key EU mission monitoring the country’s eligibility for preferential trade terms.
Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts'
Support for Israel is a divisive topic among Christians, and has theological roots.
Liberty University expands into Europe in response to growing secularism
"In the long term, secularism grows in Europe because we're not investing in teenagers and the next generation with Christian values," said Lucian Mustata, who is working with the university on its digital expansion into the region.
Mozambique crisis deepens as Christians killed and thousands displaced in new wave of extremist attacks
At least four Christians were killed, including one who was beheaded, in recent attacks across Nampula province.
Pope Leo calls for release of Christians kidnapped across Nigeria and Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has issued an appeal for the liberation of students, clergy, and worshippers abducted in a series of violent attacks across Nigeria and Cameroon.
Open letter demands Nigerian government do more to end persecution and violence
Nigerians have had enough of the government's failure to stop the endless violence.
International community urged to intervene in Sudan as cycle of civil war continues
Most of Sudan's post-independence history has been marred by civil war.
Hindus attempt to prevent burial of Christian man
Hindu nationalists refused to let a Christian man be buried in his ancestral village.
Church historian highlights challenges and opportunities for evangelicalism in a changing world
A leading church historian has warned that the public image of evangelicals is being distorted by US politics, even as the movement experiences rapid growth and renewed vitality across the Global South.
Rapper Nicki Minaj speaks up for Nigeria's Christians amid relentless attacks
“In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed," she said.
Scottish assisted dying Bill faces scrutiny from MSPs and medical groups
A contentious assisted dying bill being considered by Holyrood is facing mounting opposition as MSPs voice significant concerns about patient safety, human rights compliance, and supposed safeguards.
Three attacks in three days against Christians in Nigeria
Christmas is coming, and with it the possibility of more massacres.
Over 2,000 anti-Christian hate crimes reported across Europe in 2024
Despite a slight drop in overall numbers, the attacks are becoming more violent in nature, a new report has warned.