Anugrah Kumar
Report highlights religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries
There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council's Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.
Catholic priests arrested, abducted, killed reach record high in 2023
The global Catholic community faced an alarming increase in the persecution of its clergy in 2023 as a total of 132 priests and religious figures were arrested, abducted or killed, according to a new report.
UK evangelical leader Roger Forster dies: 'In a league of his own'
Roger Forster, a prominent figure in the UK evangelical community and founder of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship neo-charismatic network, died peacefully at the age of 90 this week.
US State Department criticised over failure to designate India a religious freedom violator
The U.S. State Department's failure to name India to its "Countries of Particular Concern" list despite reports of increasing attacks on Christians in the country list has sparked criticism from Christian groups and a congressionally mandated watchdog.
Europe on high alert as Christmas terror plots foiled in France, Germany, Austria
Several Muslim suspects have been arrested in France, Germany and Austria for allegedly planning Christmas terror attacks, according to reports, which say there's a "very high level of terrorist threat" from Islamic terrorists in France. Spain is also on alert.
UN raises concerns Ukraine is failing to protect rights of churches with Russian ties
The United Nations has raised concerns over Ukraine's handling of religious rights, particularly for churches linked to Russia, detailing restrictions and threats to the safety of religious communities in the country, not only in Ukraine but also in Russia-occupied territories.
Church leaders fear land deal may uproot Armenian presence in Jerusalem's Old City
Christian leaders in Jerusalem have protested a land deal that they believe has the potential to uproot the Armenian community's historical presence in the Old City.
Muslim-turned-atheist rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she is now a Christian
Hirsi Ali critiques atheism for leaving a "God hole," which she believes has led to the rise of irrational ideologies and the erosion of Western values.
At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150
Several churches collapsed in Nepal after a devastating earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck remote western parts of the South Asian country last week, causing widespread destruction and over 150 fatalities, Christian groups have said.
Evangelical alliances call for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemn civilian deaths
Evangelical alliances from around the world are calling for a ceasefire, saying the teachings of Jesus call for peace amid times of violence.
Pakistan Christian couple granted bail in landmark blasphemy decision
A Pakistani court has granted bail to a Christian couple accused of blasphemy, citing insufficient evidence. A rights group has called it a "landmark judgment," which has sparked calls for changes to the nation's controversial blasphemy laws.
Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests, exiles them to Rome
The clergy had been held as political prisoners in a country that persecutes all who are deemed critical of the current regime.
Indi Gregory: Judge rules to remove life support from 7-month-old baby against parents' wishes
A High Court judge in the United Kingdom has ruled to remove life support from a 7-month-old baby, a decision that contradicts her parents' desire to keep their daughter alive.
US Christian leaders urge prayers as Hamas' attack on Israel kills over 600
Hamas gunmen killed at least 600 Israelis, injured over 1,800 and took 100 hostages in a surprise assault, marking the deadliest day in Israel since the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago. As a U.S. interdenominational group condemned the Palestinian assault and Christian leaders called for prayers, Israel's retaliation strikes have killed over 300 Gazans.
'Almost no Armenians left' in Nagorno-Karabakh; suffering mounts after Azerbaijan's takeover
Nearly all ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan's military occupation. A humanitarian crisis appears to be building with rising numbers of refugees, injuries and arrests.
11 Christians massacred by Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique: report
Islamic State-aligned extremists separated and massacred at least 11 Christians in northern Mozambique this month, exacerbating violence that has already displaced around 1 million people in the southern African country in recent years, according to reports.