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Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban takeover and is expected to deteriorate further.
Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.
Amid Covid-19, most churches provide hybrid worship
The study also found that for most clergy, 2020 was the hardest year of their ministry.
British government must show 'moral leadership' on climate change
A Rocha CEO Andy Atkins said a draft agreement published on Wednesday revealed the "yawning gap" between what needs to be agreed at the UN's COP26 summit, and what is currently on offer.
What are some barriers to revival?
The greatest hindrance to revival is within your own heart.
Iran's Christians wonder where they can freely worship
Iranian converts are appealing to their government as part of a new campaign to support Persian-speaking Christians launched this week by Christian charities Open Doors, Article18, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Release International among others.
Christians in the Holy Land 'at grave risk' - report
Minority Christian communities in the Holy Land are vulnerable to regional strife and at increasing risk of verbal and physical attacks, according to a new study from Birmingham University.
Franklin Graham recovering from heart surgery
Evangelist Franklin Graham is recovering after undergoing heart surgery.
Church must help heal 'siloed and divided society'
The Church has an important role to play in helping society move away from injustice towards communities built on mercy and understanding, says Anglican writer and broadcaster Dr Lucy Winkett.
UK Christians unite in prayer for persecuted Church
Christians from across the UK came together on Sunday evening to pray for persecuted believers around the world and especially those in Nigeria, India, Eritrea and Afghanistan.
Pope urges two-state solution in meeting with Palestinian president
Pope Francis has used a private audience with the President of the Palestinian Authority to reaffirm his support for a two-state solution in the Holy Land.
Robert Murray M'Cheyne: the Scottish minister who was able to achieve so much in such little time
The saying 'it's not the years of your life that matter, it's the life in your years' was never truer of anyone more than Robert Murray M'Cheyne who died at only 29.
Two evangelical seminaries sue to block vaccine mandates, citing religious freedom
"It is unacceptable for the government to force religious institutions to become coercive extensions of state power."
'Colin loved the church': Powell recalled as Episcopalian at cathedral funeral
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Colin Powell, known as a four-star general and as a onetime secretary of defense, was remembered at his funeral at the Washington National Cathedral Friday as a man of the Episcopal faith.
Most Americans believe God has given US 'special role in history'
While 64% of Americans overall agreed about America's special role, this rose to three quarters of white evangelicals.
Kanye West courts controversy with Marilyn Manson appearance at Sunday Service
The presence of Marilyn Manson at Kanye West's most recent Sunday Service despite multiple sexual assault lawsuits has drawn an angry response from the shock rocker's accusers.