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Baby Indi granted Italian citizenship as family fight to continue treatment
The extraordinary move has given the family fresh hope that the seriously ill 8-month-old can continue to be treated.

Conversion therapy ban reportedly dropped from King's Speech
It comes after Christians wrote to the Prime Minister expressing serious concerns about the proposals.

Nepal Supreme Court upholds pastor's conviction for proselytisation
"We were very hopeful from the Supreme Court and the judgement has come as a shock to us."

Former cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken inspires packed relaunch of course for addicts
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the availability of the Recovery Course experienced a decline out of necessity. This conference was designed to serve as a catalyst for a nationwide resurgence.

Christians join in prayer for persecuted brothers and sisters
The Church is coming together today in prayer for persecuted believers around the world.

Vineyard publishes report into Alan Scott
The final report following an independent review into allegations surrounding the conduct of former Vineyard pastor Alan Scott has been published.

Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence
In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.

Nigeria, North Korea, India among worst countries for persecution
International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its annual report highlighting the 10 nations where Christians suffer the worst persecution for their faith.

King Charles meets religious leaders on last day of Kenya trip
King Charles spent the final day of his Kenya trip meeting religious leaders in Mombasa.

Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom
Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism.

Family of Christian teen calls for public inquiry into NHS handling of end-of-life cases
"Sudiksha's profoundly disturbing case has demonstrated the urgent need for an overhaul into how critical care decisions are made in the NHS and the courts."

Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests
Dozens of bishops have signed a public statement saying that pastoral guidance should be issued to allow priests to enter into same-sex marriages.

Terrorists kill Christian, kidnap 25 others in northern Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria on early Tuesday, killing one Christian, wounding two and kidnapping 25 others, sources said.

Iraq's Christians fear spread of Israel-Hamas war
Already suffering Christians in Iraq may quit the country if the war in the Holy Land engulfs the region, an archbishop there has warned.

Baby Indi denied permission to be treated abroad
Mr Justice Robert Peel ruled that it was in the 8-month-old's "best interests" to die in the UK instead.

Bethlehem Christian leaning on faith
A Bethlehem Christian is clinging to his faith as the war between Israel and Gaza takes its toll on the Christian community in the West Bank.