Harry Farley
US Religious Freedom report: These top 5 American allies are criticised for persecution
So here are five countries Trump has looked to build relations with and what his administration has said about their religious freedom record:
A-Level results: Religious Studies results lag behind the rest
Religious Studies bucked the trend in exam results this year with fewer pupils gaining top results than average.
Trump's evangelical supporters flock to his side: A 'bold truthful statement about Charlottesville'
Jerry Falwell Jnr, president of Liberty University and one of Trump's earliest and most fervent supporters, has come out in praise of how the president handled the situation.
Christian festival worshippers crushed to death by falling tree in Portugal
At least 12 people have been crushed to death and another 50 injured at a Christian festival in Portugal after a tree toppled into a crowd of worshippers.
Boko Haram: Female suicide bombers target refugee camp in northern Nigeria, killing 27
Three female suicide bombers have attacked a refugee camp in north-eastern Nigeria, killing at least 27 people.
Sierra Leone mudslide: Christian NGOs plead for support as 600 still missing
Almost 400 people have died and at least 600 still missing after a devastating mudslide and flooding hit Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital.
Lion Hudson Christian publishing bought out of administration by David Dorricott's AFD Group
Lion Hudson, the Christian publishing group, has been rescued from administration and bought by the umbrella company AFD Group.
Australian Christian Lobby explosion: Man faces trial for arson
A man who triggered an explosion at the Australian Christian Lobby's headquarters will face trial for arson.
Pakistan Independence Day: British MPs call for end to blasphemy laws on 70th anniversary
MPs are using the 70th anniversary of Pakistan's independence to urge its rulers to repeal blasphemy laws and instil religious freedom.
Catholic leaders urge Scottish ministers to tackle rising religious hate crime
Rising levels of religious hatred directed at Catholics in Scotland has prompted calls for action by church leaders who fear the government's 'vague' approach is failing to cut through.
Honduras missionary 'shot dead' by biker who desperately tries to flee after his escape bike fails to start
A young missionary was shot dead in Honduras with his alleged killer forced to run away on foot after his escape bike failed to start.
Scottish missionary 'hero' who died in Auschwitz to be honoured in Budapest
An 'incredible' Scottish missionary who died helping protect Jewish schoolgirls in Nazi Germany is to be honoured in her adopted city of Budapest.
Priests face criminal charges for not reporting abuse, even if heard in confession
Priests who fail to report suspected abuse, even if they hear about it from within the confession box, could face criminal charges.
Charlottesville: Christians voice their horror at White Supremacist march
Christians on all sides of the political spectrum have vented their shock, horror and fury after white supremacists led marches in Virginia that led to one person being killed.
East Africa crisis 'worst in our generation' warns Christian Aid
'We can't sit by and watch a generation of children die before they have had a chance to live. We need to act now.'
Analysing Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws one year on: Christians dominate more than 180 prosecutions
Christians make up the vast majority of more than 180 cases brought under Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws since they came into force a year ago.