Taliban 2.0 aren't so different from the first regime, after all
The Taliban are again ruling through fear and draconian rules.
The Taliban are again ruling through fear and draconian rules.
A federal appeals court has kept Texas' heartbeat abortion ban in place and sent the lawsuit against the legislation to the Republican-controlled state supreme court, a move celebrated by pro-life activists and opposed by abortion-rights proponents.
Police in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh arrested nine Christians, including two pastors, on false charges of illegal conversion under the state's controversial "anti-conversion" law, a Christian persecution watchdog organization reports.
The congregation's rabbi is particularly well connected to the larger interfaith community and on good terms with many Muslim leaders.
A Christian MP in Finland who will stand trial later this month for publicly expressing her beliefs on marriage and sexuality has called it a "privilege" to be interrogated by the police.
Hillsong Church said it "immediately and willingly" enacted the order from Australian health officials "to cease congregant/student singing and dancing during the services that occur on the campsite".
It is the second attack on Christians in Nigeria in the space of a week.
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed assurances that efforts are underway to secure the release of Leah Sharibu.
Around 42.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2021.
The Egyptian authorities have released a Coptic human rights activist after more than two years in prison on pre-trial detention.
Weeks after some church leaders in Jerusalem called for a special cultural heritage zone for Christians in Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem said Israeli radical fringe groups are seeking to drive the Christian community out of the city.
The Indian government has reinstated a licence for the charity founded by Mother Teresa, allowing it to receive donations from overseas.