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Fears for Christians in Syria after massacre

"The Christian Churches while strongly condemning any act that threatens civil peace, denounce and condemn the massacres targeting innocent civilians, and call for an immediate end to these horrific acts, which stand in stark opposition to all human and moral values."

Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed

Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.

The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches

This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.

Ukraine peace 'decisive' for Europe, say bishops

Catholic bishops in Europe have issued a strong statement reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people as the Russian-Ukraine war enters a new phase of “geopolitical complexity and uncertainty".

Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in Nicaragua

A report on human rights and religious freedom in Nicaragua warns that conditions in the central American state are continuing to deteriorate.

Velázquez's portrait of nun and Michelangelo's bronze Christ corpus to be displayed together for first time

A portrait by Diego Velázquez of the devout Mother Jerónima de la Fuente, painted in 1620, will be exhibited alongside a 25cm bronze cast of Christ, thought to have been modelled by Michelangelo.

Life as an army chaplain in Ukraine

A priest in Ukraine has given an account of his role in offering spiritual support to soldiers on the frontline of the current conflict.

Hindu leader calls for rape and murder of Christians, says religious freedom group

A Hindu leader in Chhattisgarh State, India, has been condemned by for allegedly calling for a violent pogrom against Christians in the state.

Faith leaders call for year of Jubilee for world's poorest

Faith leaders from around the world have called for the G20 to take “meaningful” action to help end a debt crisis affecting countries all over the world.

Evangelical Alliance CEO opposes international aid cuts

The CEO of the Evangelical Alliance has criticised the government’s plan to boost defence spending by cutting back on international aid.

Latest research findings on Christianity in America reveals an enduring but evolving faith

A major new study by the Pew Research Center has revealed that Christianity remains the dominant faith in the United States, even as religious affiliation continues to shift.

New Syrian regime keeping promises to respect Christians - so far

When the government of Bashar al-Assad fell in December last year, many Christians were concerned that the new regime, dominated as it is by al-Qaeda offshoot HTS, could spell trouble for Syria’s religious minorities. Two months in however, the signs are generally positive.