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World is at a 'dangerous tipping point', say Church leaders in appeal for peace
The Church leaders said that the recent escalation in Iran and the Middle East had only added to the "distressing list" of ongoing conflicts including those in Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, and Myanmar.

Francis Chan apologises for past endorsements of fallen ministry leaders
Pastor and New York Times–bestselling author Francis Chan has issued a public apology acknowledging that his past endorsements of Mike Bickle and other Christian leaders who were later disgraced by scandal contributed to confusion, hurt and broken trust within the Church.

Fresh drive to reach 100,000 girls with anti-trafficking programme
An international charity has committed to reaching 100,000 girls worldwide who are at risk of human trafficking.

Charity helps women affected by leprosy reclaim their independence
Women affected by leprosy are receiving support and training to regain their independence and challenge discrimination in communities across Asia and Africa.

UN rights panel hears concerns about discrimination against Christians in Europe
Christians in Europe are threatened by Islamist violence and government restrictions.

Iraqi Christian complex hit by suspected Iranian drone attack
A local church leader said the latest Middle East conflict would once again prompt the region's Christians to ask themselves whether they should stay or go.

Orthodox Anglicans pursue path of 'principled disengagement' from Canterbury-led Communion
The Gafcon movement has declared itself to be the true Anglican Communion as it continues its shift away from the historic instruments of communion under the spiritual leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

British court rejects Ukrainian extradition for Church supporter
A British court has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government for a supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Iranian Bishop of Chelmsford denounces 'unjust and illegal' war
The Bishop of Chelmsford, who fled from Iran as a teenager, has denounced the US-Israeli attack on the country as “unjust and illegal”.

More anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe
The true extent of anti-Christian hate crimes remains unclear as cases are not always reported.

Is the Gen Z 'revival' in the US skin deep?
Even if they're coming to church, do they have a Christian worldview?

As missiles fly overhead, Christians in Lebanon are 'exhausted', says bishop
Tens of thousands of people are displaced in Lebanon as renewed strikes bring a fragile ceasefire to an end.

Victory for ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta over 'conversion therapy' comments
It marks the end of a three-year legal battle for Matthew Grech who has been found not guilty of “advertising conversion practices” in Malta.

Turkey should be placed on Special Watch List for barring foreign Christians, says US body
Both US and EU institutions have raised concerns about the issue.

Japanese Church leader warns of 'polite persecution' in the country
"Religion is not recognized as a moral authority in this country and as long as we contain ourselves in the Church premises, we are considered harmless and fine.”

Justice is 'being delivered', say Iranian Christians
A global network of Iranian Christians has welcomed targeted strikes against Iran’s leadership by the US and Israel.