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Over 2,000 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report
Over 2,000 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report

At least 2,200 Christians were killed by Islamist extremists in Nigeria in 2020, according to a new report.

The rise of the 'nones' shows no signs of stopping
The rise of the 'nones' shows no signs of stopping

The number of young people with no religious affiliation is continuing to grow, according to a new survey.

'Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation,' says Franklin Graham
'Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation,' says Franklin Graham

Franklin Graham has said he is "grateful" for Donald Trump's four years in office as Republicans recognize Joe Biden's victory.

American Christians need to get ready for more hostility, says freed pastor Andrew Brunson
American Christians need to get ready for more hostility, says freed pastor Andrew Brunson

Christians in the US need to "prepare ourselves" for increasing "hostility", says formerly imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson.

Beth Moore calls 'Trumpism' dangerous
Beth Moore calls 'Trumpism' dangerous

Beth Moore has ignited a debate on social media about "Trumpism" and "Christian nationalism", which she said were "seductive" and "dangerous".

Frequent churchgoers have had better mental health during pandemic - poll
Frequent churchgoers have had better mental health during pandemic - poll

A new study has found that mental health remained stable for people who attended church frequently this year.

Argentina moves towards legalisation of abortion
Argentina moves towards legalisation of abortion

Argentina could soon become the fourth country in Latin America where abortion is legal after a vote in the lower house in Friday.

Abortion advocate decorates Christmas tree with forceps
Abortion advocate decorates Christmas tree with forceps

The pro-life community has condemned an abortion advocate's "horrific" use of forceps as a Christmas tree topper.

Jerry Falwell Jr taking a 'time out' from lawsuit against Liberty University
Jerry Falwell Jr taking a 'time out' from lawsuit against Liberty University

Jerry Falwell Jr has announced he is abandoning a lawsuit against the evangelical university he led until August this year.

China, Nigeria, Pakistan designated 'countries of concern' over 'egregious' religious freedom violations
China, Nigeria, Pakistan designated 'countries of concern' over 'egregious' religious freedom violations

Ten countries have been designated "countries of concern" by the US State Department for engaging in "systematic, ongoing, egregious religious freedom violations".

Christian activist faces death threats over religious freedom work
Christian activist faces death threats over religious freedom work

A Christian campaigner for religious freedom in China has been targeted with death threats.

Christians more likely to invite people to in-person service than online
Christians more likely to invite people to in-person service than online

When it comes to inviting friends and family to a service, it appears Christians find it easier to make the invitation to a physical one rather than digital.

Carl Lentz failings go back 'historically' - Houston
Carl Lentz failings go back 'historically' - Houston

Carl Lentz, the Hillsong New York pastor fired last month over moral failure, had "more than one affair" and they were "significant", according to the denomination's senior pastor Brian Houston.

Templeton Prize winner Francis Collins says churches should stick to virtual services for now
Templeton Prize winner Francis Collins says churches should stick to virtual services for now

Respected Christian geneticist Dr Francis Collins thinks churches should put off in-person services until summer 2021.

Most conservative Christians voted for Trump in 2020 election
Most conservative Christians voted for Trump in 2020 election

Conservative Christians cast their votes for Trump in large numbers last month, according to researchers.

Trans teen removed from parents' custody after they refused consent to transition
Trans teen removed from parents' custody after they refused consent to transition

In what is believed to be a legal first in the country, the judge ruled that on the balance of probabilities, the teen had suffered verbal abuse "related to his feelings and expression of gender identity".