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Chinese Christians in the UK tell of racism as Churches urge prayer and caution over coronavirus
Chinese Christians in the UK tell of racism as Churches urge prayer and caution over coronavirus

One London pastor said Chinese people have been told to "go home" following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Singapore megachurch tells people to watch service from home over coronavirus concerns
Singapore megachurch tells people to watch service from home over coronavirus concerns

Starting this weekend, City Harvest Church, a controversial 16,000-member megachurch in Singapore, has suspended all physical meetings and will instead meet online as the global outbreak surged to more than 64,000 cases Friday.

Islamist terror groups are set on 'destroying Christianity', says Nigerian bishop
Islamist terror groups are set on 'destroying Christianity', says Nigerian bishop

Islamist terrorist groups causing havoc in northern Nigeria are set on "killing Christians" and "destroying Christianity", a bishop has warned.

Malaysian government pressured over pastor who disappeared three years ago
Malaysian government pressured over pastor who disappeared three years ago

Pastor Raymond Koh has not been seen since he was abducted off the street near his home in Petaling Jaya on February 13, 2017.

Religious liberty has been eroded in Switzerland
Religious liberty has been eroded in Switzerland

Under no circumstances should Christians use any expression that would be theologically defined as hateful speech. Today, however, a traditional defence of biblical Christianity can be defined by secularists as hate speech and, as is the case now in Switzerland, as a criminal act.

Iraq has become a 'land of militias', says priest
Iraq has become a 'land of militias', says priest

Father Nadheer Dako, leader of St Joseph's church in Baghdad, is concerned about the future for Christians in Iraq.

Coronavirus: Methodist leader sends message of support to Chinese Churches
Coronavirus: Methodist leader sends message of support to Chinese Churches

In her letter, the Rev Dr Barbara Glasson said that the Church was also supporting Chinese congregations in the UK.

Iranian Christian convert granted early release from prison
Iranian Christian convert granted early release from prison

Religious liberty campaigners are optimistic that others imprisoned with him with will also be freed.

Council of Europe passes resolution to stop workplace discrimination against people of faith
Council of Europe passes resolution to stop workplace discrimination against people of faith

The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution upholding the duty of member states' to protect people of faith against discrimination in the workplace because of their beliefs.

In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period
In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period

The ruling was made by the Sindh High Court in Karachi on Monday during a hearing into the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of Catholic teenager Huma Younus.

Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom
Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom

Chinese officials seized church aid destined for hospitals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan, Christians in the country have reported.

Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action
Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action

The Catalans Dragons have defended their decision to sign Israel Folau, saying they knew that signing the Christian player would be "controversial".

Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray
Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray

A pastor at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak is asking Christians around the world to pray as the death toll and number of infections continued to rise on Wednesday.

Children among the fatalities in Tanzania church stampede
Children among the fatalities in Tanzania church stampede

At least 20 people, including children, were killed in a stampede at a church service in Tanzania on Saturday.

Last seminarian held by kidnappers has been killed
Last seminarian held by kidnappers has been killed

Michael Nnadi, 18, was one of four students to be abducted by armed assailants from a Catholic seminary in Kaduna state last month.

Three doctors cleared of unlawful killing in landmark euthanasia case
Three doctors cleared of unlawful killing in landmark euthanasia case

Three doctors in Belgium have been cleared of wrongdoing in a landmark euthanasia case for the country.