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King Charles tells US Congress Christianity is his ‘firm anchor and daily inspiration’ during historic Washington address
King Charles III declared that Christianity remains a “firm anchor and daily inspiration” in his life as he delivered a landmark address to a joint session of the United States Congress during his first official state visit to the US as monarch.

Christians urge international action over deepening humanitarian crisis in Iran
A Christian advocacy group has issued an urgent appeal for international intervention as humanitarian conditions in Iran continue to worsen, warning that shortages of medicine, food and essential supplies are placing millions of vulnerable people at risk.

Coptic Christian YouTuber sentenced to five years in Egypt over faith-based online videos
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour in Egypt after posting online videos about Christianity, according to Christian legal advocacy group ADF International.

Pakistan sets up committee to review forced marriage of Christian girl
The number of minority girls abducted every year in Pakistan is unclear.

Missing pages from ancient Bible manuscript recovered
An international team of researchers has recovered dozens of long-lost pages from one of Christianity’s earliest New Testament manuscripts, including the letters of Apostle Paul, shedding new light on how early believers read and studied Scripture.

Pakistan urged to end forced conversions and marriages
A UN-appointed body has urged Pakistan to intensify efforts to eradicate forced conversions/marriages, noting that young minority girls consistently fall victim to Islamist coercion.

Judge throws out charges against Scottish grandmother arrested in abortion clinic buffer zone
Lawyers for a Scottish grandmother who was arrested for offering conversation in an abortion clinic buffer zone have welcomed a judge's decision to throw out the charges, declaring it a "free speech victory".

Holy Land risks becoming 'Christian Disneyland'
Anti-Christian sentiment from the Jewish community “can no longer be considered marginal”.

Is Donald Trump religious?
New figures from Pew Research Center suggest that most Americans believe President Trump is not a very religious person.

Why the ‘War Cry’ still sounds on Britain’s high streets
When Queen Victoria sat on the British throne, and Benjamin Disraeli was her prime minister, a Christian newspaper was launched that can still be found on the nation’s streets nearly 150 years later.

Enoch Burke saga continues as hearing collapses
The Christian school teacher has spent over 650 days in prison after continuing to turn up to his former school despite a court order barring him from the premises.

More details of Steve Maile arrest emerge
Footage of the arrest of Maile, the senior pastor of Oasis City Church in Watford, went viral online.

Sarah Mullally prays with Pope Leo XIV
Sarah Mullally referred to previous ecumenical meetings between Anglican and Catholic heads.

Missionary behind milestone Paraguay Bible translation to retire after 44 years of service
A missionary whose work helped bring the Bible to indigenous communities in Paraguay’s remote Chaco region is retiring after 44 years of ministry and translation work.

Calls to EU to move beyond words as Syria’s Christians face escalating violence
Fresh criticism is being directed at European leaders over what campaigners describe as a failure to take meaningful action to protect Syria’s Christian communities amid renewed sectarian violence and reports of incessant persecution.

Documentary celebrates women in Church ministry
Living Loving Serving: Women Leaders in the Church is the debut documentary film from Keep the Faith, Britain’s leading magazine about the black Christian community.