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European court accused of overreach after ruling against Poland in disability abortion case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has come under criticism after ruling against Poland in a case concerning abortion on the grounds of disability.
Terrorist attack on church-run clinic in eastern DRC leaves dozens dead
A late-night assault on a Catholic health facility in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left around 20 civilians dead.
Russian courts ban more Baptist churches in continued crackdown
Russian courts have banned three more Baptist churches affiliated with the Council of Churches Baptists in the southern region of Krasnodar amid an ongoing crackdown on unregistered congregations across the country.
Evangelicals offer praise for Armenia PM after he recites Bible at prayer breakfast amid church tensions
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, under criticism from rights groups over his government's treatment of senior clergy from Armenia's national church, received strong praise from American and British Evangelical leaders after highlighting his record at the country's first national prayer breakfast on Saturday.
Clergy in Ukraine work to heal psychological trauma of war
Returning soldiers and families feel the strain of war, but clergy are not immune either, says a local bishop.
Iraq: Parliamentary seats reserved for Christians 'snatched' by Shia militants
A Shia militant group is reportedly masquerading as the voice of the Chaldean Catholic community.
Nigerian Christian to be honoured for defiant faith after surviving extremist attack
A young Nigerian catechist who survived a near-fatal knife attack by extremists is to be honoured for his courage and steadfast faith.
Calls for peace and accountability following Tanzania election violence
Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 per cent of the vote.
Anglicans meet in India to tackle modern slavery
More than a fifth of the world's currently enslaved population are believed to live in India.
Pastor among 10 Christians killed by herdsmen in central Nigeria
Fulanis massacre farmers in Benue state.
Oppressed Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy
A Christian in Pakistan with mental health issues has been arrested and charged under blasphemy, terrorism and sedition laws, sources said.
Verdict postponed in 'conversion therapy' case against ex-gay Christian
The final verdict had been due on Thursday but was postponed for the second time.
Wife of missing Malaysian pastor awarded millions by court over his enforced disappearance
"We dedicate this struggle and judgment to Koh, a man of faith, compassion and courage, and to all victims of enforced disappearances," said Susanna Liew, the wife of Raymond Koh, a Malaysian pastor who has not been seen for over eight year.
Women are 'easy targets' for persecution in Christian-minority countries
Women and girls are easy targets for religious persecution, and their plight is often compounded when shunned by their own church communities after escaping their captors, say experts on gender-based persecution.
Major new report maps how the world engages with the Bible
The Bible Society has unveiled a sweeping analysis of how culture, religion, politics and economics shape engagement with Scripture across the globe.
Trump's decision to add Nigeria to watchlist welcomed as anti-Christian killings continue
Death toll estimates vary, but all agree Nigeria has the highest tally of Christians killed for their faith.