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6 Christians killed in 'awful terrorist attack' in Kenya
6 Christians killed in 'awful terrorist attack' in Kenya

"The residents have gathered and are asking why the security officers were not doing enough to protect the Christians from being attacked by the Somali militants."

Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution
Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution

They include Christian refugees who have left Afghanistan to escape the Taliban, and Nigeria where Christians face "the greatest threat of violence".

2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians
2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians

Violence against Christians in India reached new heights during 2021, according to a new report.

Christian killed after New Year's prayer meeting
Christian killed after New Year's prayer meeting

A Christian man was killed and "burned beyond recognition" after being attacked on his way home from a New Year's Eve prayer meeting in Nigeria.

Ancient Christian ring among 'spectacular' shipwreck finds off coast of Israel
Ancient Christian ring among 'spectacular' shipwreck finds off coast of Israel

An ancient gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd is one of the "spectacular" finds from two ancient shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Israel.

Tutu laid to rest at state funeral in Cape Town
Tutu laid to rest at state funeral in Cape Town

The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died last week aged 90, has taken place in Cape Town.

Are war clouds gathering over Eastern Europe?
Are war clouds gathering over Eastern Europe?

The ongoing Russian military build-up may well be a very dangerous game of 'diplomatic high-stakes poker'.

India blocks foreign donations to charity founded by Mother Teresa
India blocks foreign donations to charity founded by Mother Teresa

The Ministry of Home Affairs has refused to renew the licence of the Missionaries of Charity.

West Africa tipped to be persecution 'hotspot' in 2022
West Africa tipped to be persecution 'hotspot' in 2022

Release International warned that Islamist extremists are gaining ground across Nigeria and the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa.

Thousands sign petition calling for end to forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls
Thousands sign petition calling for end to forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls

Over 3,000 people have signed a petition by Aid to the Church in Need calling for more action to stop the forced conversion and marriage of Christian women and girls.

Bishop defiant after six killed in Christmas Day suicide bombing in eastern Congo
Bishop defiant after six killed in Christmas Day suicide bombing in eastern Congo

Six people have been killed in a Christmas Day suicide bombing in a region of the Democratic Republic of Congo where Christians have been targeted in the past.

Calls for urgent action after Christmas Eve massacre in Myanmar
Calls for urgent action after Christmas Eve massacre in Myanmar

A Christian charity is calling on the international community to take urgent action after reports of at least 35 civilians being burnt alive in Myanmar on Christmas Eve.

Welby stands by Holy Land comments after Jewish backlash
Welby stands by Holy Land comments after Jewish backlash

The Jewish community has been angered by claims of "a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land".

12 Christians killed in attack just before Christmas
12 Christians killed in attack just before Christmas

Terrorists killed 12 Christians in an attack on a village in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, just days ahead of Christmas.

How the children of the persecuted Church celebrate Christmas
How the children of the persecuted Church celebrate Christmas

Around the world, Christian children in countries with persecution are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in their own special way.

'We celebrate every Christmas like it is our last,' says Pakistani Christian
'We celebrate every Christmas like it is our last,' says Pakistani Christian

This Christmas, some Christian families are making plans to avoid attending the same church service together in case of terrorist attacks.