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Nepal Supreme Court upholds pastor's conviction for proselytisation
"We were very hopeful from the Supreme Court and the judgement has come as a shock to us."
Christians join in prayer for persecuted brothers and sisters
The Church is coming together today in prayer for persecuted believers around the world.
Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence
In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.
Nigeria, North Korea, India among worst countries for persecution
International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its annual report highlighting the 10 nations where Christians suffer the worst persecution for their faith.
King Charles meets religious leaders on last day of Kenya trip
King Charles spent the final day of his Kenya trip meeting religious leaders in Mombasa.
Terrorists kill Christian, kidnap 25 others in northern Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria on early Tuesday, killing one Christian, wounding two and kidnapping 25 others, sources said.
Iraq's Christians fear spread of Israel-Hamas war
Already suffering Christians in Iraq may quit the country if the war in the Holy Land engulfs the region, an archbishop there has warned.
Bethlehem Christian leaning on faith
A Bethlehem Christian is clinging to his faith as the war between Israel and Gaza takes its toll on the Christian community in the West Bank.
Humanitarian tragedy looms as Pakistan threatens to expel Afghan refugees
Over a million Afghans are at risk of being forced back to Taliban rule by Pakistan.
Report highlights extensive child sexual abuse by Spanish clergy
An independent commission estimates that over 200,000 children in Spain have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Roman Catholic clergy since 1940.
As Turkey's Christians celebrate a new church, religious minorities still call for respect
Though he has allowed new houses of worship to be built and old ones to be reopened, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan needs to do more, observers say, to restore respect for a truly pluralistic society as much as for church property.
Heartbroken monastic community searches for body of slain young monk
A monastic community in Nigeria is being helped by local villagers to find the body of a much-loved young monk who was kidnapped and killed.
Calls for prayer as Christian persecution increases
Churches in the UK and Ireland are being asked to pray as persecution continues to grow worldwide.
UN expresses concern over lynching of Christian student in Nigeria
The United Nations has written to the Nigerian government about its concern over the killing of a Christian student last year.
Christian doctor slain in Nigeria
A Christian doctor was killed in a machete attack on him and his motorcycle driver on Oct. 17 in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, sources said.
Poll: More religious Americans support the use of political violence
One-third of white evangelical Protestants support the idea, significantly more than any other religious group.