Anugrah Kumar
Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years
Terrorists have killed 23 pastors and forced the closure of more than 200 churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State over the past four years, according to the Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State.
Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment
"Those concerned with basic human rights should be outraged by the crisis endured by people of faith in Nicaragua."
Christian groups send emergency aid to Morocco as earthquake death toll nears 3,000
"Please join me in praying for the people of Morocco and their first responders in the wake of this disaster," said Franklin Graham.
Iraqi Christian leaders join UN conference on investigations into ISIS' targeted genocide of Christians
Iraqi Christian leaders convened with a United Nations team and international representatives in Iraq's Kurdistan Region to discuss ongoing investigations into ISIS' targeted genocide against Christians, which was described as "barbaric attacks, rooted in hate and inhumanity."
Fears of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a long-standing dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Violence against tribal Christians in Manipur escalates
The latest incidents occurred in the border areas between Bishnupur district, which is home to the Hindu majority Meitei community, and Churachandpur district where Kuki-Zo Christians live
Indian bishops call for UN action against anti-Christian violence in India and Pakistan
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council in India has called for United Nations intervention amid escalating anti-Christian violence in Pakistan's Punjab province and Manipur state in northeast India.
Nigerian court affirms right to convert from Islam to Christianity
A court in northern Nigeria has granted a court order protecting an 18-year-old Christian convert from threats to her life by family members, a ruling that emphasizes the fundamental right to change religion, in this case, from Islam to Christianity.
Churches set on fire by mob in Pakistan
A frenzied mob on Wednesday descended upon a Christian colony in Pakistan's Punjab province, attacking and ransacking as many as eight churches, setting them on fire and vandalizing adjoining buildings.
Tribal Christians in Manipur plan mass burial for victims of violence
A tribal group representing the Christian Kuki-Zo community in the northeast Indian state of Manipur is preparing to hold a mass burial for victims killed in the ongoing ethnic violence, a decision that has ignited fresh tensions and more violence.
13 Eritrean Christians released from prison in response to letter campaign
"We thank the Lord for the freedom of these brothers and sisters who have been released from prison in Eritrea."
Outcry as crucified 'Jesus Ken' and 'Virgin Mary' dolls relaunch amid 'Barbie' movie craze
The planned relaunch of religiously-themed Barbie dolls in Argentina, dubbed "Barbie Virgin Mary" and "Jesus Ken," has sparked outrage globally, especially among Catholic groups in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Pope Francis.
Archbishop of York says Lord's Prayer comments were 'misunderstood'
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has issued a clarifying statement on his previous comments regarding the use of the phrase "Our Father" in the Lord's Prayer, insisting Christians should continue with its use while also being "sensitive" to individuals who have been victims of abuse perpetrated by men.
Ukraine changes date of Christmas
In a landmark legislative move, Ukraine has shifted the date of its official Christmas celebration from January 7 to December 25, stepping away from the traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church, allied with Putin's regime, and in a bid to "live their own life with their own traditions (and) holidays."
Report documents horrific assaults on Christians in Manipur
Days after a viral video showed Christian women being paraded naked and groped before one of them was gang-raped in public, drawing the world's attention to the ongoing violence in northeast India's Manipur state, a tribal organization has published a report listing several other physical and sexual attacks perpetrated against women.
'Sound of Freedom' passes $100m at the box office
"Sound of Freedom' has become the people's movie."