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Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack
There have been appeals for prayer after 15 Christians were killed in an attack during a church service in Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead
At least 15 people have been reported dead after an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.
11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash
Eleven missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) died in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday near Arusha, Tanzania. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also claimed the lives of several others, including the bus driver.
Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine
Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, families in the country are desperate and looking to the Church for support, putting clergy under huge pressure.
Iran's Christians experiencing '1984-style nightmare'
"My interrogators told me frankly and boldly: 'You have no rights and no choice because your religion has already been chosen for you.'"
Brian Houston denies posting tweet about 'ladies and girls kissing'
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has denied sharing a tweet on his X - formerly Twitter - account about "ladies and girls kissing".
2 Americans accused of preaching, conversions at Baptist hospital in India
Reports of arrest and detention are false, superintendent of police says
Pakistani Christian sentenced to life in prison for blasphemy
"We were praying for Shahid's acquittal because he's innocent, but the verdict has shattered our hopes for justice."
Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity
An organisation supporting Ukrainians who fled to the UK after the outbreak of war with Russia is appealing to the UK government to give them more ways to stay long-term.
Jordan Peterson wrestles with God
In a new lecture tour to support a forthcoming book, the psychologist and public intellectual hews ever closer to Christianity, tantalizing fans who take their cues on converting from his secular but religiously curious thought.
Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates
Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.
Evangelicals venture to Israel in show of solidarity
Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.
Faith and humanitarian groups call for ceasefire in Rafah
Christian development agencies and other organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging the UK to demand an immediate halt to Israel's offensive into Rafah.
Gaza conflict is making life more dangerous for Christians in Yemen - Open Doors
The tiny Christian community in Yemen is already suffering greatly for its faith but the situation is rapidly worsening after the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Open Doors has warned.
European Parliament condemns Christmas massacre of Christians but blames climate change
The European Parliament has come under fire for blaming the attack on climate change and environmental factors, and downplaying religious causes.
China tries to keep children from the faith
Children in China have already been officially banned from attending church services for several years.