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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.
Netherlands to remove gender from ID cards
Education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven said that gender on ID cards was a barrier to LGBTQ+ people "fully participating in the society."
MPs call for action from NATO and Britain as Christians in Montenegro face persecution
MPs Tim Farron and Steve Baker have called on the UK Government and NATO to take action to defend the freedom of Christians in Montenegro.
Christians at greater risk of arrest after Iran passes new law
Legislation passed by parliament in Iran could make it easier to arrest and imprison Christians and other religious minorities, rights advocates said.
National Security law is a 'threat to Christians' in Hong Kong
The imposition of a draconian national security law in Hong Kong this week has given rise to fears over the fate of Christians.
Cardinal Zen says he's prepared to be arrested after Hong Kong imposes new security law
Cardinal Joseph Zen said Hong Kong must "be prepared for the unthinkable" after Beijing bypassed the region's own legislature to impose sweeping new security laws cracking down on free speech and dissent.
Support for Trump slips among white evangelicals
A new study by the Pew Research Center found a 6 percentage point drop in approval from white evangelical Protestants between April and June, but most still said they would vote for him.
GOD TV pulled in Israel over evangelism claims
GOD TV has been told to stop airing on an Israeli cable network over claims that it is trying to evangelise Jews.
'Heartbreaking' day for Hong Kong as Beijing imposes national security law
Christian human rights campaigner Benedict Rogers has spoken of his heartache for the future of Hong Kong after Beijing passed the contentious national security law.
Day of the Christian Martyr remembers thousands killed for their faith
"We encourage Christians in the UK to stand with the suffering church worldwide â to honour them and let their lives and stories challenge us in our faith and witness," said Release International.
'Climate of hatred' towards Christians in Turkey - SAT-7
Christians in Turkey are experiencing a "climate of hatred" that has blamed them for the coronavirus pandemic, Christian broadcaster SAT-7 has warned.
Disappointment after three Iranian Christians lose appeal against prison sentences
Three Christians sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran have lost their appeals
Church leaders ask UK Government to help stop annexation of West Bank
Israel is preparing to annex parts of the West Bank from 1 July in a move strongly opposed by Church leaders.
Bronze cross among finds at ancient Christian settlement uncovered in Israel
It was one of the many finds at what archaeologists believe is a Christian settlement dating back to the 7th century AD.