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Egypt's new constitution will create 'Islamic caliphate'
Church leaders in Egypt are disappointed with the new constitution
Palestinian Christians joyful this Christmas
Christmas in Bethlehem this year will be especially joyful for local Christians who â according to their bishop â have hailed the UN recognition of the state of Palestine as a "victory".
Stand up for faith and freedom, school pupils told
The Archbishop of Glasgow has told youngsters from primary schools in Scotland about the importance of standing up for religious freedom, saying that around the world Christians suffer the most persecution.
Syria's Christians fear being attacked
Christians in Damascus and Aleppo are terrified of being targeted and driven away, according to a senior bishop.
'Nigeriaâs Christians must convert,' says Islamist group
Islamist militants have claimed responsibility for the deaths of more than 50 people in north-central Nigeria â and called on the countryâs Christians to convert to Islam.
ACN sees increase in giving
The UK director of a leading Catholic charity has thanked benefactors for keeping up their support for persecuted Christians through the economic downturn.
Christians 'desperate to leave Gaza'
On the eve of the Popeâs visit to the Middle East, Gazaâs only Catholic priest has given a damning indictment of the situation facing the people in the beleaguered Palestinian territory â especially Christians.
ACN saving the saveable in Sudan
Children in northern Sudanâs sprawling displacement camps are to benefit from a massive aid payment announced by a leading Catholic charity.
Breakthrough for Russian priestâs pro-life campaign
Groundbreaking plans are under way in a remote corner of Russia to open three pro-life centres for pregnant women under pressure to have an abortion.
Iraq elections are 'step forward' for Christians, says Archbishop
A leading Iraqi bishop has described the countryâs provincial elections as âa step forwardâ for beleaguered Christians, despite a number of recent setbacks.
Sri Lankan bishop pleads for peace
Sri Lankan bishop returns from secret mercy dash to war-torn region
150-strong peace delegation heads to Orissa
Newly-returned to his diocesan headquarters in the Orissa state capital, Bhubaneshwar, Archbishop Cheenath said he believed the mission offered a rare ray of hope not least because the team involved includes both Hindus as well as Christians.
Killing of two Christian sisters renews panic in Mosul
Iraqi Christians who returned to their ancient city after a wave of violence and intimidation are in shock today after two sisters were stabbed to death when attackers broke into their home.
Iraq: The fear of massacre
Up to 20 Christians have been killed in just 10 days as fears of an impending massacre grip the Iraqi city of Mosul.
Bangladesh: From bamboo huts to Class C drugs
A youth drugs crisis now overshadows a corner of north-east India where less than a century ago people were still living in huts and worshipping idols.
Pray for China's Christians
A leading Catholic charity has issued a call to prayer for China's suffering Christians - in the same week that pressure from the authorities forced Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong to cancel a pilgrimage.