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India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025

Christians in India are fearful that persecution will continue to increase this year, a religious freedom organisation has said.

Three members of family burned to death after accepting Christ

A Muslim couple and their adult son who received Christ in November were burned to death on December 26 in eastern Uganda, sources said.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem amid ongoing conflict

Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.

Christian leaders unsure of future after meeting with new leader of Syria: 'We remain in limbo'

Christian leaders in Syria meet with the country's new head of government but remain uncertain about its intentions, according to reports, which say no firm commitments emerged from the gathering, leaving the community uneasy about its role in a rapidly changing political landscape.

'Upending civilian life': Christians impacted by displacement amid rise of terrorism, conflict

Christians were significantly impacted amid widespread displacement in 2024 and, in some countries, were targeted or killed by warring parties and Islamic terror groups.

Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'

The global editions of the prayer manual that are released every few years have become a familiar resource to inform Christians how to pray for the nations.

Canadian evangelicals concerned about possible removal of charitable status from religious, pro-life groups

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has raised concerns about recommendations presented to the Canadian government calling for the removal of charitable status to religious charities and anti-abortion organizations.

Why Satan is reading the Bible â a story from Ukraine's frontline

Along the frontline, the scars of war stretched as far as the eye could see.

Beloved youth pastor killed in shark attack

A beloved youth pastor in Queensland, Australia, died after a shark attack while spearfishing. The 40-year-old was bitten on the neck while in the water with his family, according to reports.

Three Christians wounded in Christmas attack on pastor's home in Pakistan

Three Christians were shot and wounded in a Christmas Day gun attack on the home of a pastor and televangelist in Lahore, Pakistan, sources said.

14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria

At least 14 Christians, including a 1-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were killed in Plateau state, Nigeria, following a Christmas carol service. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks against the Irigwe tribe in the north-central region of the country.

Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter