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Christian in Pakistan jailed for 17 months wins bail

Now 18, Akash Karamat was accused of blasphemy in three cases.

Christian convert's desperate immigrant journey to escape Iran

For Artemis Ghasemzadeh, a 27-year-old Iranian woman, embracing Christianity was both a spiritual awakening and a life-threatening choice.

Church leaders call for peace three years after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Christians are praying for a lasting peace in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

EU bishops call for urgent action to protect Syrian Christians and build lasting peace

EU bishops have released a statement conveying deep concern over the ongoing suffering of the Syrian people, particularly the plight of Christian communities.

Massacre in eastern DRC: 70 beheaded in Protestant church as violence escalates

The brutal conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken another horrific turn, as 70 missing people were found beheaded inside a Protestant church in Kasanga following an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels.

Armenian church wants Israel to stop foreclosure of 1,700-year-old property in Jerusalem

The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem issued an urgent call for Israeli authorities to stop a government plan to seize and auction off properties that have been in the possession of the Armenian Christian Patriarchate for over 1,700 years.

European Evangelical Alliance prays for 'sustainable peace and justice' in Ukraine

European evangelicals have sided with Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia, saying that they are "compelled by love to stand in the gap for the vulnerable and oppressed."

Jerusalem Patriarchs oppose Trump resettlement plan in Gaza

Church leaders in Jerusalem have called for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and have said that "both sides" need to return hostages.

Missionary in DRC 'trying to be a sign of hope in the midst of the anguish and the pain'

The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to deteriorate, with more than 2,000 people killed since M23 rebels seized the eastern city of Goma.

Mercy ships restores young boys a withered arm

A young boy whose life was blighted by a snake bite is finally able to use his right arm following surgery and care from health charity Mercy Ships.

Church appeals for aid to support displaced people in Manipur

In a humanitarian effort to support the thousands of Manipur people who have been displaced in northeast India, the Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) has launched a financial appeal.

Fulani attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria kill 11 Christians

Fulani herdsmen killed a Christian and kidnapped four others in Plateau state, Nigeria, on Feb. 1 after massacring more than 10 others Jan. 27-31 in the same state, sources said.

Christians provided for after Islamist attacks

International Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make known the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was nearly destroyed by Islamist militants.

600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church

Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church's founding in the 13th century.

Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi

Catholic religious sisters are working to aid vulnerable girls on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, by offering them friendship and a chance at education. It's believed that around 60,000 families live on the streets in Nairobi.