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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.

Christians voice 'grave concern' after UN inquiry finds Ukrainian children were deported and forcibly transferred
“These actions are a shocking violation of the God-given dignity of every child and of the sanctity of family bonds."

D’Artagnan's grave may have been found in Maastricht
While The Three Musketeers is fictional, most of the characters in the story are based on real people.

Päivi Räsänen 'shocked and profoundly disappointed' after being convicted over pamphlet
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has been criminally convicted for publishing a pamphlet in which she expressed a traditional view of marriage and sexuality.

Landmark ruling expected in Finnish politician's Bible tweet case
Päivi Räsänen's legal counsel has said the stakes are "extremely high".

Iran conflict could open doors for the Gospel, says mission agency
EEM is also calling for prayers for those impacted by the conflict.

War disrupts Holy Week in Jerusalem
The impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East region is being felt keenly in Jerusalem.

Pakistan temporarily halts plan to evict Christians from settlement
Faced with poverty and discrimination, many Christians have nowhere to go.

Canadian Supreme Court hears challenge against controversial secularism law
The case is not just about crosses and hijabs, but national unity.

Archbishop warns of threat to Christianity in Nigeria
The Nigerian church leader also claimed that Trump's military strikes have "not achieved much".

Report raises concerns about anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe
Dozens of anti-Christian incidents were recorded in February, including a violent assault on Christians at a pro-life event in Germany.

Jimmy Lai's daughter says he is looking to God after imprisonment
The daughter of imprisoned media tycoon Jimmy Lai told those gathered at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that her father believes his life "is no longer about me, but God,” as she shared how his commitment to his faith remains strong despite the difficulties he faces.