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Canadian pastor arrested after holding public worship services
A pastor has been arrested in Canada after holding in-person worship services in breach of public health orders.
'Christians are on the blacklist' in Burkina Faso where jihadist factions are running amok
Jihadists are cutting a swathe across Africa with deadly consequences for Christians.
Chinese authorities arrest pastor who led church member's funeral
Communist authorities arrested a preacher from the heavily-persecuted house church in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Early Rain Covenant Church, for "allegedly disturbing public order" by officiating a member's funeral.
Church leaders appeal for peace amid violent clashes in Jerusalem
Church leaders have appealed for a return to peace in Jerusalem after weeks of violent clashes.
Charges against Christian politician are because of 'discriminatory hate speech'
Finland's state prosecutors are pushing back against the international outcry over the charges against a Christian politician by describing her statements on marriage and sexuality as "discriminatory hate speech".
Swedish doctors halt use of puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria
Doctors at a prominent Swedish hospital that treats children suffering from gender dysphoria announced they will no longer prescribe cross-sex hormones or drugs that suppress puberty.
EU appoints new religious freedom envoy
The European Commission has appointed a new religious freedom Special Envoy after a two year vacancy.
Ravi Zacharias played the 'wounded warrior' to manipulate people, says John Piper
John Piper has warned Christians not to live a "double life" in the wake of the Ravi Zacharias scandal.
Interfaith collaborative launched to promote peace and religious freedom
The programme will focus on Iraq, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda.
India's church ministers ask for prayer as country battles second wave
As India records record deaths and Covid-19 cases, church ministers in the country are asking for prayer.
China tightens regulations on clergy
The measures are "one more weapon" to restrict religious communities, says one human rights lawyer.
Josh Duggar arrested on child porn charges
Josh Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting fame, is facing up to 20 years in jail on child pornography charges.
Christian politician formally charged over views on marriage and sexuality
Finland's Prosecutor General has formally charged a Christian MP after she expressed a traditional view on marriage and sexuality.
Dozens of Christians killed in week of violence in Nigeria
Radicalised Fulani herdsmen killed 10 Christians sheltering in a camp for displaced people in north-central Nigeria on Monday night.
Holy Land's economic crisis forces pupils to withdraw from Christian schools
Christian schools in the Holy Land are struggling as families withdraw their children because of economic hardship brought on by the pandemic.
World's faith leaders seek Covid vaccine access for all
Faith leaders from around the world are calling for an end to "vaccine nationalism" and the hoarding of vaccines by wealthier countries.