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Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West

The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.

Evangelicals raise concern about detention of families and children under EU's stricter asylum rules

National security and compassion are not “competing values”, the EEA argued.

Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela

Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.

Churches and clergy among targets in anti-Christian incidents across Europe

Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent.

Majority of blasphemy cases in Pakistan ‘fabricated,’ officials say

Officials in Pakistan last week reported to a parliamentary committee that a majority of 333 blasphemy cases registered in the past five years in four provinces were fabricated, according to media reports.

Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled

Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.

EU urges Pakistan to protect religious minority girls from forced conversions

Many victims are Christian women and girls.

Police arrest Christian victims after attack on Coptic church

Egyptian police arrested four Christian men who had been assaulted by a mob during an attack on a Coptic place of worship in Egypt, and freed them two days later once they abandoned the complaint they lodged against those who beat them.

Ancient Christian city unearthed in Egypt’s desert

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably preserved Byzantine-era settlement in the Dakhla Oasis, revealing new evidence of an organised Christian community that flourished in the Western Desert more than 1,600 years ago.

CSW warns of increased suppression in Cuba five years on from protests

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned of increased suppression in Cuba in a new report to mark the fifth anniversary of a series of protests across the island nation.

England's World Cup success raises money for international development

Scotland's lone goal at the world cup may have raised £120 for deprived communities.

Jordan Peterson says activities remain 'very limited' in health update

Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson has shared a health update, revealing his activities remain "very limited" as he continues recovering from a prolonged illness, but he has resumed writing and is "relieved" to "be doing something creative and useful."