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Concerns Canada may criminalise quoting Scripture
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.

Drone strike on Christmas Day killed Christians in Sudan
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.

I love Jesus, but do I need church?
I love Jesus, but do I need church?

Don’t let fear, doubt, or even pride keep you on the sidelines.

Christians react to US capture of Maduro
Christians react to US capture of Maduro

Some Christian leaders have been enthusiastic about US actions in Venezuela, while others have been more cautious.

Church community projects linked to falling antisocial behaviour and crime
Church community projects linked to falling antisocial behaviour and crime

A Croydon council estate once known locally for disorder and intimidation has seen markedly better trends in crime and antisocial behaviour over the past decade, with a new study suggesting sustained church-led community projects played a significant role.

Over a million Australians attend church each week - study
Over a million Australians attend church each week - study

New national data suggests Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic, while still falling short of levels seen at the turn of the millennium.

Abortion was leading cause of death worldwide in 2025
Abortion was leading cause of death worldwide in 2025

More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death last year. The figure draws on World Health Organization estimates compiled by the global data-tracking platform Worldometers.

Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain
Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain

The number of evangelical churches in Spain is now near the 5,000 mark.

Netanyahu pledges support for persecuted Christians
Netanyahu pledges support for persecuted Christians

In an apparent attempt to bolster weakening US public support for Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he will join American efforts to protect persecuted Christians around the world.

Christian organisations caught up in Israeli aid agency ban
Christian organisations caught up in Israeli aid agency ban

Israel is preventing 37 aid groups from operating in Gaza unless they comply with controversial guidelines that critics say would put Palestinian staff at risk.

9 prayers for 2026: Stepping into the New Year trusting God
9 prayers for 2026: Stepping into the New Year trusting God

A new year always brings a mixture of emotions. Some of us step into 2026 with excitement, others with uncertainty, grief or quiet weariness. Many carry hopes for change, healing, or fresh beginnings.

Mullally warns of the dangers of assisted suicide
Mullally warns of the dangers of assisted suicide

A future archbishop and two past prime ministers all agree assisted suicide is dangerous.

Fire severely damages historic Amsterdam church on New Year’s Day
Fire severely damages historic Amsterdam church on New Year’s Day

A major fire tore through one of Amsterdam’s best-known historic buildings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, seriously damaging the property and forcing people to leave nearby homes.

Rwanda’s president on the defensive over church closures
Rwanda’s president on the defensive over church closures

Rwandan President Paul Kagame defended the government's forced closure of Evangelical churches, accusing them of being a “den of bandits” led by deceptive relics of colonialism. 

We are the story still being written
We are the story still being written

The story of Christ continues in the lives of those who take up His calling.

Christians harassed, attacked all over India at Christmas
Christians harassed, attacked all over India at Christmas

International Christian Concern reported more than 80 incidents in India, some of them violent, over Christmas.