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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
Ships in the Arabian Gulf could find themselves under attack.
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
The Syriacs are mostly Christian.
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.
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.