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Three Christians wounded in Christmas attack on pastor's home in Pakistan
Three Christians were shot and wounded in a Christmas Day gun attack on the home of a pastor and televangelist in Lahore, Pakistan, sources said.
14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria
At least 14 Christians, including a 1-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were killed in Plateau state, Nigeria, following a Christmas carol service. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks against the Irigwe tribe in the north-central region of the country.
Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter
Tributes have been paid to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.
South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash
Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.
Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body
Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisation.
'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land
Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.
Protests erupt in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree
Christians in Syria are on alert after a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah was set on fire, triggering protests.
Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict
Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Religious groups facing harassment in record number of countries
Members of religious groups faced harassment by either governmental actors or social groups in a record number of countries and territories as a new Pew Research Center analysis finds acts of hostility against Christians are on the rise.
Christian mother acquitted of blasphemy charges in Nigeria
A Christian mother of five children in Nigeria who spent 19 months in jail on baseless blasphemy charges was acquitted last week, according to legal advocacy group ADF International.
Church leaders express shock and sorrow over 'inhuman attack' at German Christmas market
"Many people throughout Germany and around the world are feeling the horror, grief and sympathy today."
King attends ecumenical Advent service
King Charles attended a special Advent service on Tuesday that was held to honour the courage and perseverance of Christian communities suffering for their faith around the world.
Wisconsin authorities working to establish motive in deadly Christian school shooting
The motive behind a deadly shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin appears to stem from "a combination of factors", authorities said on Tuesday.
Missing Christian pilgrim found safe in Syria
Described as a "Christmas miracle" by his family, American citizen Travis Timmerman has been found in Syria after being unexpectedly detained for seven months while making a pilgrimage in an effort to deepen his Christian faith.
Evangelical Alliance fears assisted dying will come to Ireland after UK Parliament vote
A bill to introduce assisted dying in Ireland lapsed in the previous Dáil on Nov. 8, just before the general election took place.
Vatican removes Palestinian keffiyeh Nativity scene amid backlash
After the display raised a few eyebrows, the Vatican appears to have removed a Nativity scene that showed baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, the traditional scarf used as a national symbol by Palestinians that anti-Israel activists have donned at their protests.