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Wealthy nations less likely to say belief in God is necessary to be moral
The Pew Research Center examined attitudes towards God and morality across 34 countries and found that beliefs vary according to economic development.
French police investigate arson after Nantes Cathedral fire
Precious artifacts, the grand organ and stained glass windows were damaged Saturday after fires started in three places inside a 15th-century Nantes Cathedral in western France.
Morocco's Christian converts face arrest and harassment
A clampdown on Christianity in Morocco has led to the repeat arrests of Christians, Aid to the Church in Need reports.
China orders Christians to renounce faith in Jesus & worship President Xi Jinping instead
China has ordered Christian villagers to renounce their faith in Jesus and worship the nation's Communist Party leaders instead.
Bombed cathedral rises from the ashes in Syria
A cathedral that was nearly destroyed in the Syrian civil war has been restored to its former glory.
Fourth Christian killed in India in less than two months
Pastor Munshi Devu Tado was leading a worship service on his property for about 15 village families from 4pm to 6pm when three armed men and three women escorted him away
Horrific attacks on India's Christians continued despite Covid-19 - reports
Christians in India have experienced an increase in persecution during the coronavirus pandemic, a new report from the Evangelical Fellowship of India warns.
Over 1,200 Christians killed in Nigeria in first half of 2020 - human rights group
The depressing figures came in a new report from a human rights group in Nigeria.
Christian campaigners hail 'miracle' as Sudan abolishes apostasy law
For many years, it has been illegal to convert to Christianity and even discussing religious beliefs could lead to arrest.
Faith leaders urge Chancellor to cancel debt of developing countries as they battle coronavirus
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Williams is among the faith leaders calling on the Chancellor to cancel the debts of developing countries battling the impact of coronavirus.
Five killed in South Africa church hostage situation
At least 40 people were arrested after the attack on the church in the town of Zuurbekom on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning.
Christians continue to leave Iraq while those that remain feel 'unsafe'
Christians continue to trickle out of Iraq at an alarming rate, with many still fearing the return of ISIS, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.
Anglican Archbishop of Hong Kong defends national security law despite worldwide criticism
"I welcome this law, although it is one that I wish were not necessary," he said.
Pope 'deeply pained' over Turkey's decision to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
The World Council of Churches has also condemned the decision. It fears that the UNESCO World Heritage Site could "become once again a focus of confrontation and conflict".
Persecuted, but not abandoned: How India's Christians are staying strong despite opposition
Life has been tough across India: Covid-19 has forced hundreds of millions of citizens into lockdown. For many of the nation's minority Christian population it has become a question of survival as they face discrimination and even violence. However, despite all this, millions of Indian Christians are remaining firm in their faith.
EU renews Special Envoy for religious freedom after coming under pressure
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas made the announcement after EU parliamentarians and human rights advocates lobbied for the retention of the role in the face of ongoing human rights abuses towards religious minorities around the world.