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Verdict in Pakistan could lead to more forced marriages and conversions of Christian girls
A court decision in Pakistan to return custody of a 14-year-old Christian girl to the Muslim who allegedly kidnapped her and forced her to convert to Islam and marry him will make more Christian girls vulnerable to such trauma, sources said.
Canada experiences rise in assisted suicides as a third say they fear being a burden
The number of assisted suicide and euthanasia deaths in Canada rose by more than 25% in 2019 and made up 2% of all deaths in the country last year, according to a report released by the Canadian Government.
In Nigeria, a young widowed mother leans on God after extremists killed her husband
Each day this week, Christian Today is sharing stories of persecuted Christian women who have leant on Christ and been strengthened to pull through the incredible hardships they have faced.
Calls to end government aid to Nigeria over Christian persecution are 'misguided'
Cutting aid to Nigeria over the persecution of Christians may lead to more suffering, Open Doors UK has warned.
Help amid the heartache in Lebanon
As time goes on, the consequences of the Beirut explosion will be even more serious than the immediate casualties and property damage.
Dozens of faith leaders call for action to stop 'genocide' of Uighurs in China
The letter, signed by Rowan Williams among other faith leaders, warns of "genocide" against the minority group in China.
Oppression of Christians has increased during Covid-19
Oppression and discrimination towards Christians has only worsened during the pandemic, says Release International.
UN report details horrific forced abortions and infanticide in North Korea
Forced abortions and infanticide â the purposeful causing of a baby's death â are among the human rights atrocities experienced by women who have attempted to flee North Korea, according to a United Nations Human Rights report.
'The trauma is stacked up,' says World Vision Lebanon worker
The blast in Beirut that killed some 137 people and injured over 5,000 has exacerbated pre-existing economic conditions and reignited for many the trauma of Lebanon's 15-year civil war.
14 Christians killed in Nigeria attack
Another village raid in Nigeria has reportedly left 14 members of a Baptist church dead.
Methodist Church urges HSBC to reconsider support for Hong Kong security law
The Methodist Church of Great Britain has written to HSBC calling for a re-think of its support for the new security law.
Beirut explosion is a 'tragedy of immense proportions' - Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has spoken of his "horror" over the huge industrial explosion in Beirut that killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000 more.
Pastor of South Korean church that had thousands of Covid-19 infections arrested
South Korean authorities have arrested the pastor of a church that was at the centre of the country's coronavirus outbreak.
Beirut blast will exacerbate Lebanon food shortages - Christian Aid
The massive explosion at Beirut's port on Tuesday is threatening to plunge even more Lebanese into hunger, Christian Aid has warned.
Prayers for Beirut after huge blast leaves at least 100 dead
Christians are being asked to pray for victims and their loved ones after a gigantic blast tore through Beirut's port area on Tuesday night, killing at least a hundred people and injuring thousands.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern criticised over support for abortion up to birth
New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has been criticised by an MP for supporting the introduction of a Bill allowing abortion on-demand, for any reason, up to birth.