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For Russian priest protesting Ukraine invasion, a mixture of defiance and concern
'If I remain silent, I'm not a priest,' said the Rev. Ioann Burdin.
Myanmar military destroy over 47 churches in 2 predominantly Christian states, rights groups say
Myanmar's military has destroyed at least 47 churches and more than a dozen affiliated buildings in its attacks in the predominantly Christian states of Chin and Kayah since it staged a coup last February, human rights groups have said.
Violence against Christians in Nigeria 'warrants a state of emergency'
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has called on the Nigerian government "to do far more to counter the alarming surge in violence" by Islamist terrorists against Christians in the north-central state of Kaduna.
'Strong case' to expel Russian Orthodox Church from ecumenical body, says Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has suggested that the World Council of Churches (WCC) could be justified in expelling the Russian Orthodox Church over its failure to condemn the war in Ukraine.
Another Indian state passes anti-conversion law
India is being called to uphold religious freedom for all its citizens after Haryana became the 10th state in the country to pass an anti-conversion law.
Canadian pastor arrested at trucker vaccine protest freed from prison
A prominent Canadian pastor who has emerged as an outspoken critic of his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been released from prison after nearly two months in custody.
Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous peoples over residential school abuse
Pope Francis has apologised and asked for forgiveness over the role of the Catholic Church in the abuse of Indigenous children within Canada's residential school system.
Maimed for Christ: the convert who lost his arm as the price for his faith
During the Muslim prayer month of Ramadan, Christian converts in some Islamic nations who are no longer living out their Muslim faith are easier to spot. There is increased pressure for secret Christians and greater risk that their new-found faith will be discovered. If that happens, their family or community may attempt to kill them.
Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
Anglican leaders worldwide have condemned the war in Ukraine and called for an "immediate" ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops.
'I am so deeply sorry,' says Brian Houston
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has apologized to members of the Church after resigning over alleged indiscretions.
Franklin Graham writes to Putin, Zelensky asking for a ceasefire during Holy Week
Franklin said he was not confident he'd get a response from Putin but said he viewed the message as necessary.
Christian MP who shared biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality wins free speech case
A Finnish court has thrown out the charges against a Christian MP and bishop who publicly shared their Bible-based beliefs on marriage and sexuality.
Dozens of Christians killed in Fulani attack
In late-night attacks on 10 predominantly Christian communities of Giwa County, herdsmen and others also took about 100 people captive and burned down a church building, area residents said.
North Korean Christian risks it all to send tithe to her global Church family
"Separating the tithe and offering it to God really means risking a tenth of their lives."
Earliest mention of 'Yahweh' found in archaeological dump
An ancient tablet discovered near the Palestinian city of Nablus may contain the earliest known mention of God's name in proto-alphabetic Hebrew.
A mother's worst nightmare
At any time, Charity's village Guyaku in the north of the country could be attacked and she could be separated from her children. It is something that happens to many Christian mums in the region and it happened to her recently.