North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest
The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 also finds that the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution for their faith has risen by 8 million in the last year.
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Armenian PM accused of being Soviet-era dictator in attempt to control church
Relations between Pashinyan’s government and the Church have been strained since Pashinyan came to power following the “Velvet Revolution” in 2018.
Franklin Graham asks for prayers for US amid ICE tensions
The Rev Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to join him in a “time of prayer and repentance” this week, warning that “our nation is in trouble” amid a volatile political climate.
Thousands of Christians killed or abducted for their faith in last two years - report
Three of the top five deadliest countries for Christians were in Africa, which remains the epicenter of systemic violence against them because of groups affiliated with the transnational jihadist Islamic State.
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Digital curiosity about faith surges as Christians dominate online activity
New research suggests that interest in faith is increasingly playing out online, with Christianity emerging as the most active religious community on major social media platforms.
250 doctors and nurses in Wales urge Senedd to vote against assisted suicide
While the Welsh Parliament cannot stop the bill, they may be able to make Westminster think twice.
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Fulani herdsmen kill 13 Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen arrived at midnight on Monday and shot four Christians who had been asleep in their homes.
Coalition of 13 aid agencies urge UK action as Sudan war reaches 1,000-day mark
Humanitarian organisations have renewed calls for urgent UK government intervention as the conflict in Sudan passes 1,000 days, warning that the country is now facing the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world.
Trump warns he may conduct more strikes in Nigeria over attacks on Christians
Trump has suggested more US strikes may occur in the country.
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Digital curiosity about faith surges as Christians dominate online activity
New research suggests that interest in faith is increasingly playing out online, with Christianity emerging as the most active religious community on major social media platforms.
North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest
The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 also finds that the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution for their faith has risen by 8 million in the last year.
The Church of England and Living in Love and Faith: where have we got to?
It is clear to anyone who has been following the LLF process that it is in disarray.
Bible sales surge to record levels among Gen Z on both sides of the Atlantic
HarperCollins said increased Bible sales were a sign that people are not just buying them but "actually trying to read them and understand them and then apply them to their lives".
Christians plan rally against Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Organisers say they wish to send a message to the Scottish government.
Christian Climate Action protesters plead not guilty
“I want to be judged by the morality of my actions, not by the legality of my actions.”
Calls to end puberty blockers experimentation on children by the NHS
“Puberty blockers are the first step down a medical path with extremely dangerous lifelong consequences.”
Safeguarding complaint against Sarah Mullally dismissed
The Archbishop of York has decided not to take further action against Dame Sarah Mullally in relation to a safeguarding complaint made against her.
Donnie McClurkin denies rape claims from former parishioner
Popular gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin said recent claims of rape and sexual assault from a man who served as a personal assistant at his church are “contrived and untrue." Believing he “will be vindicated," he asked for prayers for his accuser.
850-year-old cathedral choir school closes following Labour's VAT assault
Exeter Cathedral School, which has operated for over 850 years, has announced that it will be closing its doors due to “unavoidable financial pressures”.
A Christian approach to taxation
Although Christians should accept that governments have a right to raise taxes and Christians have an obligation to pay them, this does not mean that Christians should approve of all forms of taxation that governments may decide to impose.
Pre-Nicene Christian art found in Turkey
The mural predates the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Philip Yancey steps down from ministry after revealing long-term affair
Renowned Christian author Philip Yancey has announced that he will withdraw from public ministry, following the revelation of a long-term extramarital affair.
Life and death at the end of Genesis
Jacob’s life and heritage are celebrated in the final section of Genesis.
Drone strike on Christmas Day killed Christians in Sudan
A Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drone strike on Dec. 25 killed at least 11 Christians on their way to Christmas celebrations in South Kordofan state, Sudan, sources said.
Why Bear Grylls is wrong about organised religion
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Evangelical Alliance offers 5 mission predictions for 2026
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42 Christian and Muslim men executed by bandits in Nigeria, women and children abducted
Nigeria greeted the New Year with yet more violence by militants, with 50 people killed in a number of attacks that took place between 28 December and 3 January in the Middle Belt region.
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Concerns Canada may criminalise quoting Scripture
The Christian Institute has warned that planned changes to hate speech laws in Canada could lead to the criminalisation of quoting Scripture.