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Prayer app Hallow may be banned in the EU due to 'over-regulation' of religious apps - founder
Hallow may no longer be allowed in the EU, Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of the Christian prayer app, announced on X, due to an "over-regulation" targeting all religious apps.
Christians fear for their future in post-Assad Syria
When Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by Islamist rebels in Syria in December after 14 years of civil war, there were concerns as to what this might mean for the Christian community in the troubled state.
EU issues warning to Pakistan about human rights
Pakistan's preferential trade status could be jeopardized if it does not address human rights concerns, including controversial blasphemy laws, forced marriages/conversions of minority girls and freedom of religion, a European Union (EU) delegation said on Friday.
Pro-life Americans hope Trump will defund Planned Parenthood
While Trump may have ruled out a federal ban on abortion, pro-life activists hope the returning president will take other steps to reduce abortion.
Vatican sees dangers in AI
A new Vatican missive approved by Pope Francis has warned of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while also stressing that, ultimately, it is human intelligence that will guide the morality of its use.
DRC church leaders call for peaceful resolution to intensifying conflict
Christian leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have pledged to work towards peace and harmony between neighbours, following an intensification of violence in the east of the country.
Over 3 million children at risk as DRC rebels claim control of Goma
Christian charity World Vision has called upon the international community to protect children and other vulnerable people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following advances by the rebel M23 group.
Israel-Hezbollah war 'hell' for Lebanese Christians
"Every Christian here has thought about leaving the country."
Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences
The report says, "The Iranian government seems to have intensified its efforts to isolate and financially undermine the Christian community as part of a broader strategy to suppress its growth and influence."
Hillsong College commits to reforms amid charity regulator investigation
Australian megachurch Hillsong is facing fresh scrutiny after a ruling by the country's charity watchdog, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), found a number of financial irregularities at its college.
Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump
Authorities in the US have been given the green light by the Trump administration to arrest undocumented migrants at schools, churches and hospitals.
Pope Francis uses TikTok platform to promote autobiography and inspire Gen Z
Reflecting on his decision to write the autobiography, Pope Francis explained, "It is an autobiography, but for me autobiographies are to thank God for what he has done with my life. The book gives a sense of what I am like."
Former Australian prime minister details God's faithfulness amid trials: 'He's always been there'
The former prime minister of Australia has told The Christian Post how God sustained him when he led his country through an especially tumultuous time, and how he has learned to find his value not in power, but in God's love for him.
Colombian Christians call for government action after church leader assassinated
The assassination of a Protestant Christian leader in northern Colombia on 8 January has reignited demands for the Colombian government to reverse its controversial 2023 amendment of security legislation that stripped protections from religious leaders.
Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday has been welcomed by Church leaders both within and beyond the Holy Land.
Holy Land excavations piece together fascinating history of Byzantine-era monastery
Works being carried out as part of an Israel Land Authority development have unearthed Byzantine-era buildings, including a monastery withe a "unique" mosaic floor, built on a site that shows signs of settlement dating back to the Romans.