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Call for prayer after 18 Christians killed in attack in Nigeria
It is the second attack on Christians in Nigeria in the space of a week.
Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
Efforts are being made to free Leah Sharibu, says Nigerian general
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed assurances that efforts are underway to secure the release of Leah Sharibu.
Former Assemblies of God leader George Wood dies aged 80
Wood died after a four-month battle with stage 4 cancer.
Abortions were leading cause of death in 2021
Around 42.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2021.
No 10 lockdown party 'is a resignation matter', says Christian MP
Tim Farron MP has echoed calls for the Prime Minister to resign if he has been found to have broken lockdown rules and misled Parliament.
Borders bill will make asylum system 'more complicated and cumbersome'
The UK's asylum system will become less, not more fair under proposed legislation, the Bishop of Durham has warned.
Justin Welby says he's 'not personally in favour' of vaccine mandates
Justin Welby has been one of many Church leaders encouraging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 but he is not in favour of making it a legal requirement.
Pope Francis speaks out against cancel culture
The Pope has warned against cancel culture and attempts to deny or re-write history through a modern lens.
Coptic human rights activist released after over two years in prison
The Egyptian authorities have released a Coptic human rights activist after more than two years in prison on pre-trial detention.
Jerusalem church leader says radicals are threatening Christian presence in Old City
Weeks after some church leaders in Jerusalem called for a special cultural heritage zone for Christians in Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem said Israeli radical fringe groups are seeking to drive the Christian community out of the city.
Catholic charity accuses Facebook of censorship after blocking advert
A Catholic charity has accused Facebook of acting like an "arbitrary censor" after its advert was pulled and restrictions imposed on its use of the social media platform.
Jana Duggar settles child endangerment charge out of court
Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Jana Duggar has reached an out-of-court settlement in a child endangerment case.
People uncertain about their relationship with God more likely to suffer mental distress: study
"Anxiety or a lack of certainty about one's relationship with the divine represents a threat to psychological well-being," said researchers.
Reformed Church in America splits as conservative churches form new denomination
The move follows the RCA General Synod's October decision to adopt measures for "grace-filled separation" with departing churches and to appoint a team to develop a restructuring plan for those that remain.
India lifts block on Mother Teresa charity
The Indian government has reinstated a licence for the charity founded by Mother Teresa, allowing it to receive donations from overseas.