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Colombian Christians call for government action after church leader assassinated
The assassination of a Protestant Christian leader in northern Colombia on 8 January has reignited demands for the Colombian government to reverse its controversial 2023 amendment of security legislation that stripped protections from religious leaders.
Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday has been welcomed by Church leaders both within and beyond the Holy Land.
Holy Land excavations piece together fascinating history of Byzantine-era monastery
Works being carried out as part of an Israel Land Authority development have unearthed Byzantine-era buildings, including a monastery withe a "unique" mosaic floor, built on a site that shows signs of settlement dating back to the Romans.
Football-loving nun says faith is secret to becoming world's oldest living woman
A football-loving nun from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the oldest person in the world after the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka aged 116.
380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors
Some 380 million Christians are living in contexts of persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors.
The faith of the detransitioners
Many who reject a transgender identity have found peace in Christ.
Nearly 10,000 Christians slain in Nigeria in 2 years - report
"God, our hearts go out to the family members of those who have been senselessly killed."
Church leader mourns 'losses too great to bear' as California wildfires continue to rage
The list of names of members of our churches in the San Gabriel Valley and in the Pacific Palisades area who have lost their home could exceed 40 or 50 by the time all of the news is in."
Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said.
Portrait of 'last Christian emperor' of Constantinople and Byzantine found in Greece
Conservation work by an archaeologist has revealed a previously unknown portrait of the last emperor of Byzantine, Constantine XI Palaiologos.
India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025
Christians in India are fearful that persecution will continue to increase this year, a religious freedom organisation has said.
Three members of family burned to death after accepting Christ
A Muslim couple and their adult son who received Christ in November were burned to death on December 26 in eastern Uganda, sources said.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem amid ongoing conflict
Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.
Christian leaders unsure of future after meeting with new leader of Syria: 'We remain in limbo'
Christian leaders in Syria meet with the country's new head of government but remain uncertain about its intentions, according to reports, which say no firm commitments emerged from the gathering, leaving the community uneasy about its role in a rapidly changing political landscape.
'Upending civilian life': Christians impacted by displacement amid rise of terrorism, conflict
Christians were significantly impacted amid widespread displacement in 2024 and, in some countries, were targeted or killed by warring parties and Islamic terror groups.
Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'
The global editions of the prayer manual that are released every few years have become a familiar resource to inform Christians how to pray for the nations.