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Persecution in India has increased dramatically since last year
Persecution in India has increased dramatically since last year

The number of violent occurrences peaked in July at 80.

More Singaporeans are choosing Christianity or no religion at all
More Singaporeans are choosing Christianity or no religion at all

The research found that Singaporeans are switching religions in record numbers.

Climate change threatening global food supplies, warns Christian Aid
Climate change threatening global food supplies, warns Christian Aid

A Christian aid organisation has warned that the impacts of climate change across the developing world may soon be felt in the grocery baskets of shoppers in European countries, including the UK.

Evangelical Christian numbers on the rise in Spain
Evangelical Christian numbers on the rise in Spain

An update from the Observatory of Religious Pluralism in Spain has shone a light on the changing face of religious belief in the European nation, revealing some of the challenges and opportunities facing Christians in the traditionally Catholic country.

Australia's Christians warn against euthanasia law changes
Australia's Christians warn against euthanasia law changes

Euthanasia has become increasingly available in Australia, being currently legal and accessible in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania, and set to become legal in New South Wales later this year.

Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years
Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years

Terrorists have killed 23 pastors and forced the closure of more than 200 churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State over the past four years, according to the Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State.

Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade
Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade

"The European nations represent some of the most difficult places to plant churches, to network leaders and to equip pastors."

Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh
Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh

Christian in Uttar Pradesh have voiced alarm after nearly 25 believers, including pastors, were arrested in the previous week over supposed "conversion" efforts by authorities.

Christians risk arrest if they join protests
Christians risk arrest if they join protests

A year on from the death of Mahsa Amini, Christians in Iran are being warned to stay clear of protests or else risk arrest.

Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment
Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment

"Those concerned with basic human rights should be outraged by the crisis endured by people of faith in Nicaragua."

Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing

The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.

Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China
Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China

It's not just other nations that China is spying upon – it is their own people, especially anyone with a faith in anything other than the Chinese state.

'Sound of Freedom' filmmaker files to run for president of Mexico following film\'s success
'Sound of Freedom' filmmaker files to run for president of Mexico following film's success

As his movie "Sound of Freedom" ranks No 1 at the box office in Latin America, filmmaker and actor Eduardo Verástegui has officially registered to run as an independent candidate in Mexico's 2024 presidential election.

Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya
Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya

Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and destruction in Libya where thousands have died in heavy flooding.

Christian groups send emergency aid to Morocco as earthquake death toll nears 3,000
Christian groups send emergency aid to Morocco as earthquake death toll nears 3,000

"Please join me in praying for the people of Morocco and their first responders in the wake of this disaster," said Franklin Graham.

Manipur Christians appeal to Rishi Sunak amid ongoing violence
Manipur Christians appeal to Rishi Sunak amid ongoing violence

Christians in Manipur have written to British Prime Minister asking for his "immediate intervention" to bring an end to months of violence and bloodshed in the Indian state.