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UK government targets 10 countries to protect believers – but have they made the right choices?

As Christians face increasing numbers of attacks across the world, the British Foreign Office is to target 10 countries in a bid to get them to improve their record on protecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).

Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza

The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed three people and seriously injured several others.

Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists

One man from the Civil Defence Corps gave his life against hopeless odds.

Islamist militants take advantage of chaos in the Congo

The "Allied Democratic Forces" are not as friendly as they sound.

Ruto’s church plan sparks controversy over faith and state in Kenya

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to construct an enormous Christian church within the grounds of Kenya’s presidential residence in Nairobi - a move that has drawn both praise and fierce criticism, igniting a national debate on religion’s place in the public sphere.

Christians in West Bank targeted by Israeli settlers as violence intensifies

Violence by Israeli settlers is now at a 20 year high.

Päivi Räsänen may leave church over gay stance

Päivi Räsänen's denomination has opened up churches to same-sex weddings and blessings.

EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria

“This resolution marks an important step toward building international momentum to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Syria."

John MacArthur, respected pastor who defied Covid lockdowns, dies at 86

John MacArthur, the California-based Bible teacher, pastor and author known for his polarizing theological stances and defiance of Covid-19 lockdowns, has died at 86.

Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces

It's not the first time a church has been targeted in Sudan

Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

Community-led school in South Sudan brings 'spring of hope' during humanitarian crisis

Fourteen years after gaining independence, a community-driven initiative is igniting hope for a better future through education in South Sudan.

Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'

The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn.