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Christian leaders worldwide call on IMF and World Bank to cancel debts of the poorest nations
The Church leaders warn that millions are being "needlessly pushed into poverty" by the pandemic.

Amnesty International is wrong to support abortion up to birth, says advocacy group
Amnesty said the policy has been updated to "make it as inclusive as possible" and now "recognizes the right of every woman, girl or person who can become pregnant to abortion."
Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France
The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.

Catholic priest among the hostages freed in Mali
An alliance of Islamist militant groups with links to al-Qaeda in the West African country Mali released four hostages, including an Italian Catholic priest, who had been held captive for years, according to reports.

UN's World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Amid a looming global hunger crisis accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme, which works to bring aid to millions of food-insecure people, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.

World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.

Netflix indicted over 'Cuties' film
Netflix has been indicted over a French film that depicts 11-year-old girls twerking and dancing provocatively.

Harvest pastor Greg Laurie tests positive for Covid-19
Greg Laurie is the latest guest of a recent White House event to test positive for coronavirus.

Archbishop warns of 'total collapse' in Nigeria
In an address to clergy and the faithful on Independence Day, Archbishop Augustine Akubeze issued an "urgent call to save Nigeria at 60 from total collapse".

Has the 'lost city of the apostles' been found?
Historical geographer Dr Steven Notley thinks Bethsaida has indeed been found, and it's not in the traditional location.

World Evangelical Alliance challenges Turkey over expulsion of foreign Christians
In a statement to the 45th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the WEA said 60 Protestant church members had been expelled or banned from Turkey.

Where is Raymond Koh?
Christians are being asked to sign a petition calling for justice for Raymond Koh, a Malaysian pastor who has not been seen since he was kidnapped off the streets three years ago.

'The world is becoming more authoritarian and Christians are paying the price,' says Open Doors speaker
"The Covid-19 emergency has allowed populist and authoritarian heads of state to tighten their grip on power and crush dissenting voices," says Open Doors' Ron Boyd-MacMillan.

2,500 Bibles sent to remote tribe that once killed missionaries
A remote Papua tribe has received 2,500 Bibles 55 years after two missionaries trying to reach them with the Gospel were slain.

Hong Kong churches called to stand up for democracy as Beijing tightens its grip
A pastor's son and pro-democracy campaigner has urged Hong Kong churches to do their part in standing up for freedom in the territory.

In the face of a global education crisis, teachers and students are finding clever ways to keep learning
The global coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted school children immensely, including here in the UK, but it's those in the poorest households living in developing countries that have been most affected.