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Thousands of Christians return to churches in north-east Nigeria despite years of terror
The faithful are returning “in their thousands, not hundreds” despite more than a decade of brutal violence.
New research highlights global religious diversity trends
Singapore has been ranked the most religiously diverse country in the world.
Christians being treated as 'scapegoats' in Iran, says report
Iran is currently ranked the 10th worst persecutor of Christians in the world.
Vatican rules out joining Board of Peace
A bleak assessment of the Russia-Ukraine conflict was also given.
EU Parliament condemns expulsion of foreign Christians in Turkey
Turkey has said the EU is interfering in its internal affairs.
Iran killed at least 19 Christians involved in anti-regime protests - watchdog
Iran’s security forces killed at least 19 Christians during a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a monitoring group, which said the confirmed toll rose after two more Christian converts died from gunfire during demonstrations last month.
Sudan authorities use bureaucracy to stop church rebuilding and worship
Authorities in Sudan are obstructing efforts by a church to rebuild and even to use their place of worship
Armenian Apostolic Church head barred from leaving the country
Church-State relations are at an all time low in Armenia.
Catholics demand greater action to prevent Nigeria violence
The Pope himself has taken note of the situation.
Christians in Nigeria live in fear amid kidnappings, killings
Christians in a village in Nigeria remain traumatized by violence even as a priest held hostage for 61 days was released last month, sources said.
Catholic Church says Nigeria must do more to end violence
Pope Leo XIV has also expressed concern at the situation.
Bangladeshi Christians 'living in fear' as election looms
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had many flaws, but she was tough on radical Islam.
Britain 'monitoring the situation' with Armenian Church
The Armenian government has accused the Church of encouraging violent overthrow and assassination.
Nigeria: all Christians kidnapped by bandits now free
They are said to be in generally good condition.
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The 78-year-old Catholic and founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper was convicted in December on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and one count of conspiracy to publish seditious articles.
Cuban bishops warn oil sanctions could deepen hardship and unrest
The message, read in Catholic parishes nationwide, warned that further pressure on fuel access would fall most heavily on vulnerable families already struggling to survive.