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British court rejects Ukrainian extradition for Church supporter

A British court has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government for a supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Iranian Bishop of Chelmsford denounces 'unjust and illegal' war

The Bishop of Chelmsford, who fled from Iran as a teenager, has denounced the US-Israeli attack on the country as “unjust and illegal”.

More anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe

The true extent of anti-Christian hate crimes remains unclear as cases are not always reported.

Is the Gen Z 'revival' in the US skin deep?

Even if they're coming to church, do they have a Christian worldview?

As missiles fly overhead, Christians in Lebanon are 'exhausted', says bishop

Tens of thousands of people are displaced in Lebanon as renewed strikes bring a fragile ceasefire to an end.

Victory for ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta over 'conversion therapy' comments

It marks the end of a three-year legal battle for Matthew Grech who has been found not guilty of “advertising conversion practices” in Malta.

Turkey should be placed on Special Watch List for barring foreign Christians, says US body

Both US and EU institutions have raised concerns about the issue.

Japanese Church leader warns of 'polite persecution' in the country

"Religion is not recognized as a moral authority in this country and as long as we contain ourselves in the Church premises, we are considered harmless and fine.”

Justice is 'being delivered', say Iranian Christians

A global network of Iranian Christians has welcomed targeted strikes against Iran’s leadership by the US and Israel.

Christians praying for Iran after death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

An Open Doors expert on Iran said the death of Khamenei "marks a significant and sobering moment in Iran’s history".

Former Sri Lankan intelligence chief arrested over Easter bombings that killed 279

The 2019 bombings were the worst Islamist terror attack in Sri Lanka's modern history.

Nigeria rejects claims it paid ransom and released Islamists to secure kidnapped children

A report by AFP includes claims that Nigeria paid as much as $7 million and released two Boko Haram commanders in exchange for the release of children and staff kidnapped from a Catholic school.