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Israel-Hezbollah war 'hell' for Lebanese Christians
Israel-Hezbollah war 'hell' for Lebanese Christians

"Every Christian here has thought about leaving the country."

Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences
Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences

The report says, "The Iranian government seems to have intensified its efforts to isolate and financially undermine the Christian community as part of a broader strategy to suppress its growth and influence."

Hillsong College commits to reforms amid charity regulator investigation
Hillsong College commits to reforms amid charity regulator investigation

Australian megachurch Hillsong is facing fresh scrutiny after a ruling by the country's charity watchdog, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), found a number of financial irregularities at its college.

Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump
Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump

Authorities in the US have been given the green light by the Trump administration to arrest undocumented migrants at schools, churches and hospitals.

Pope Francis uses TikTok platform to promote autobiography and inspire Gen Z
Pope Francis uses TikTok platform to promote autobiography and inspire Gen Z

Reflecting on his decision to write the autobiography, Pope Francis explained, "It is an autobiography, but for me autobiographies are to thank God for what he has done with my life. The book gives a sense of what I am like."

Former Australian prime minister details God's faithfulness amid trials: 'He's always been there'
Former Australian prime minister details God's faithfulness amid trials: 'He's always been there'

The former prime minister of Australia has told The Christian Post how God sustained him when he led his country through an especially tumultuous time, and how he has learned to find his value not in power, but in God's love for him.

Colombian Christians call for government action after church leader assassinated
Colombian Christians call for government action after church leader assassinated

The assassination of a Protestant Christian leader in northern Colombia on 8 January has reignited demands for the Colombian government to reverse its controversial 2023 amendment of security legislation that stripped protections from religious leaders.

Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire
Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday has been welcomed by Church leaders both within and beyond the Holy Land.

Holy Land excavations piece together fascinating history of Byzantine-era monastery
Holy Land excavations piece together fascinating history of Byzantine-era monastery

Works being carried out as part of an Israel Land Authority development have unearthed Byzantine-era buildings, including a monastery withe a "unique" mosaic floor, built on a site that shows signs of settlement dating back to the Romans.

Football-loving nun says faith is secret to becoming world's oldest living woman
Football-loving nun says faith is secret to becoming world's oldest living woman

A football-loving nun from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the oldest person in the world after the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka aged 116.

380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors
380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors

Some 380 million Christians are living in contexts of persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors.

The faith of the detransitioners
The faith of the detransitioners

Many who reject a transgender identity have found peace in Christ.

Nearly 10,000 Christians slain in Nigeria in 2 years - report
Nearly 10,000 Christians slain in Nigeria in 2 years - report

"God, our hearts go out to the family members of those who have been senselessly killed."

Church leader mourns 'losses too great to bear' as California wildfires continue to rage
Church leader mourns 'losses too great to bear' as California wildfires continue to rage

The list of names of members of our churches in the San Gabriel Valley and in the Pacific Palisades area who have lost their home could exceed 40 or 50 by the time all of the news is in."

Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria

Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said.

Portrait of 'last Christian emperor' of Constantinople and Byzantine found in Greece
Portrait of 'last Christian emperor' of Constantinople and Byzantine found in Greece

Conservation work by an archaeologist has revealed a previously unknown portrait of the last emperor of Byzantine, Constantine XI Palaiologos.