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Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict
Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Religious groups facing harassment in record number of countries
Members of religious groups faced harassment by either governmental actors or social groups in a record number of countries and territories as a new Pew Research Center analysis finds acts of hostility against Christians are on the rise.
Christian mother acquitted of blasphemy charges in Nigeria
A Christian mother of five children in Nigeria who spent 19 months in jail on baseless blasphemy charges was acquitted last week, according to legal advocacy group ADF International.
Church leaders express shock and sorrow over 'inhuman attack' at German Christmas market
"Many people throughout Germany and around the world are feeling the horror, grief and sympathy today."
King attends ecumenical Advent service
King Charles attended a special Advent service on Tuesday that was held to honour the courage and perseverance of Christian communities suffering for their faith around the world.
Wisconsin authorities working to establish motive in deadly Christian school shooting
The motive behind a deadly shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin appears to stem from "a combination of factors", authorities said on Tuesday.
Missing Christian pilgrim found safe in Syria
Described as a "Christmas miracle" by his family, American citizen Travis Timmerman has been found in Syria after being unexpectedly detained for seven months while making a pilgrimage in an effort to deepen his Christian faith.
Evangelical Alliance fears assisted dying will come to Ireland after UK Parliament vote
A bill to introduce assisted dying in Ireland lapsed in the previous Dáil on Nov. 8, just before the general election took place.
Vatican removes Palestinian keffiyeh Nativity scene amid backlash
After the display raised a few eyebrows, the Vatican appears to have removed a Nativity scene that showed baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, the traditional scarf used as a national symbol by Palestinians that anti-Israel activists have donned at their protests.
Bishop tells Islamic rebels Christians must not be 'second-class citizens' in Syria
Leaders of churches and ecclesial communities in Syria met with representatives of the armed Islamic-led rebel groups that seized control of the country amid fears that Christians could face persecution or strict regulations that could disrupt their faith life.
Oldest Christian artefact north of the Alps unearthed in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have confirmed the discovery of a 1,750-year-old amulet containing a silver scroll, now recognised as the oldest physical evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
What next for Syria â and the wider Middle East region?
Will this really be a new era of peace and freedom for Syria after years of oppression and conflict?
Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria's Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said.
Christians in Syria face 'uncertain, perilous future'
Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights group has warned.
Notre-Dame reopens to the world
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened with a dazzling ceremony and concert after a painstaking five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.
Global leaders adopt 'Madrid Commitment' in defence of freedom, family and life
"At the UN, there are countless resolutions being voted on that talk about gender, abortion, and patriarchy, but they do not address the family."