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Baroness Scotland urges people of all faiths to support religious freedom
Two thirds of people worldwide are believed to live in countries with no, or limited, religious freedom.
Christian man prosecuted over ex-gay testimony urges Europe's Christians to take a bold stand for truth
A Christian man in Malta who was repeatedly dragged into court over three years for giving his testimony about leaving the homosexual lifestyle urged his fellow Christians to stand boldly for Jesus Christ amid rising cultural hostility.
Young men in the US overtake women on religious commitment, new data shows
Young men in the US are now more likely than young women to say religion plays a central role in their lives, marking a notable shift in long-standing patterns of religious belief, according to new analysis from Gallup.
IDF says 'appropriate measures' will be taken against soldier who desecrated Jesus statue
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said “appropriate measures” will be taken against any of its troops involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
Pastor killed after Russian strike on Baptist church during prayer meeting
Russia struck a Baptist church in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia during a prayer meeting this week, killing at least one person, a minister, and injuring at least eight others.
Franklin Graham pushes back against Pope's war comments amid war of words with Trump
Graham told Piers Morgan that while he did not want or support war, there was justification for it "when you're fighting evil".
Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties
Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.
Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.
Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State
Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce
In the Orthodox calendar, Easter falls one week after the date celebrated in western Europe.
CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain
The Bishop of Willesden said that cultural expression must "not amplify fear or legitimise prejudice".
Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive 'untouchable' Christians of protections
An Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive Christian converts from among the lowest castes access to affirmative action programmes and other benefits.
Christians demand Lebanon be included in ceasefire
The exact terms of the ceasefire are unclear and disputed.
Over 1,400 Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year, new report claims
Intersociety said that 1,800 Christians were abducted in the same period - with 180 of the abductees killed.