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Christian Aid welcomes Prime Minister's vaccine promise
Christian Aid welcomes Prime Minister's vaccine promise

Boris Johnson made the announcement as G7 leaders gathered in in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, for the start of their summit on Friday.

Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules
Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules

A judge in Canada has ruled against a pastor who was challenging the legality of ongoing restrictions on in-person worship gatherings as part of Alberta's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Home Secretary says Government wants to help Christian forced marriage and conversion victim
Home Secretary says Government wants to help Christian forced marriage and conversion victim

The Home Secretary says she has been working on the case of Maira Shahbaz "for a considerable period of time".

Dalai Lama, Rowan Williams and other faith leaders in joint vaccine call to G7
Dalai Lama, Rowan Williams and other faith leaders in joint vaccine call to G7

Faith leaders are pleading with Boris Johnson and other G7 leaders meeting in Cornwall this week to end vaccine inequality.

Rick Warren has begun the search for his successor
Rick Warren has begun the search for his successor

Rick Warren has started the search for a new pastor to take the helm of his California megachurch.

Controversial preacher TB Joshua dies aged 57
Controversial preacher TB Joshua dies aged 57

Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria, passed away on Sunday after feeling unwell during an evening church service.

Hong Kong churches threatened over Tiananmen commemorations
Hong Kong churches threatened over Tiananmen commemorations

Seven Hong Kong Catholic churches, which were to hold mass to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 by the Chinese Communist Party, found threatening signs posted in front of their buildings, according to reports.

Christian couple on death row for 8 years cleared of blasphemy charges
Christian couple on death row for 8 years cleared of blasphemy charges

A Pakistani court has acquitted a Christian couple of blasphemy after nearly eight years on death row.

Pastor and his 3-year-old son killed in Nigeria
Pastor and his 3-year-old son killed in Nigeria

A pastor and his 3-year-old son have been killed in an attack by radicalised Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.

A house of healing for Iran's fleeing Christians
A house of healing for Iran's fleeing Christians

A new community centre is being constructed in Turkey to provide a refuge for Christians fleeing persecution in Iran.

Archbishop expresses \'deep sadness\' over remains of 215 children found in mass grave at former Catholic school
Archbishop expresses 'deep sadness' over remains of 215 children found in mass grave at former Catholic school

The school opened under the Roman Catholic administration in 1890 and housed as many as 500 students in the 1950s.

Christian doctor facing criminal charges after telling people to pray to Jesus
Christian doctor facing criminal charges after telling people to pray to Jesus

A Christian doctor in India is facing criminal charges after telling families to pray to Jesus during the pandemic.

Law professors condemn Finland's prosecution of Christian MP over sexuality views
Law professors condemn Finland's prosecution of Christian MP over sexuality views

Law professors from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and other respected institutions are calling on the US to intervene in the prosecution of a Finnish MP over her views on marriage and sexuality.

Keep praying, say persecuted Christians
Keep praying, say persecuted Christians

Christians who have experienced persecution and suffering firsthand for their faith have asked people in the free world to keep praying for their brothers and sisters in prison.

Swedish Church declares itself trans inclusive
Swedish Church declares itself trans inclusive

The Church of Sweden has declared itself pro-trans while also attacking feminists and so-called "radical right-wing Christian groups".

Netherlands euthanasia procedures reached record levels in 2020
Netherlands euthanasia procedures reached record levels in 2020

Netherlands had record numbers of euthanasia procedures in 2020, a new report has found.