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Iraq bishop hopes for a swift return to peace and stability
A bishop from Erbil in Iraq, where Iran launched missile attacks in retaliation for the US killing of Qasem Soleimani, says he is hoping that the latest conflict is just "temporary".
Abducted Christian leader makes video plea for help
In the video, the abducted chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria spoke about his continued faith in God despite his ordeal.
Iraq Church leader fears for country after Qasem Soleimani's death
The Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Baghdad Louis Raphael Sako has described the situation in the Middle East following the US killing of Iran's top military leader as a "volcano about to erupt".
China's Christians fear new religious regulations will squeeze freedoms
Christians in China are fearing more difficulties with the introduction of new religious measures next month that will tighten state control over church activities.
Attacks on Christians and other civilians in Burkina Faso are 'war crimes'
Hundreds of civilians, including many Christians, have been killed in attacks by armed Islamist groups in Burkina Faso in the past year.
Memorial service celebrates 'incredible legacy' of late evangelist Reinhard Bonnke
The Christ for All Nations (CfaN) founder died on December 7, 2019, at the age of 79 after a ministry spanning six decades.
Archbishop of Sydney appeals for prayer after weeks of devastating fires in Australia
With fires continuing to ravage parts of Australia, the Archbishop of Sydney has issued an urgent appeal for prayer.
Christian bride-to-be killed on the way to her wedding by suspected Islamists
A bride-to-be and her entire bridal party were killed the day after Christmas while en route to her wedding in Nigeria, a Catholic spokesperson has said.
Make working for release of imprisoned Chinese pastor your New Year's resolution, says peer
Lord Alton of Liverpool is asking people to make a New Year's resolution to work for the release of a Chinese pastor sentenced over Christmas to nine years in prison.
Religious leaders, dignitaries call on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to stop police brutality
Former Bishop of Rochester Michael Nazir-Ali and Myanmar Cardinal Charles Muang Bo are among the Church leaders condemning the escalation of police brutality in Hong Kong over Christmas.
Pope apologises for slapping woman after she grabbed him
Pope Francis has apologised after angrily swatting away the hand of a woman who grabbed him as he was meeting members of the public in front of the Vatican.
Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old church in Ethiopia
A newly discovered 1,700-year-old church in Ethiopia is shedding fresh light on the spread of Christianity into sub-Saharan Africa.
Christmas celebrations mark progress of religious freedom in Sudan
In stark contrast to his predecessor, Sudan's new minister of religious affairs last week attended a long-persecuted church's Christmas service.
After horrific execution of Christians, Release International names Nigeria country of special concern for 2020
Footage of the executions was released on December 26 and appeared to be deliberately timed to coincide with Christians around the world celebrating the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day.
Chinese pastor sentenced to nine years in prison
Wang Yi, pastor of the Early Rain Church in Chengdu, Sichuan province, was imprisoned on charges of "inciting to subvert state power" and "illegal business operations".
Notre-Dame has only '50 per cent chance' of being fully restored - church official
Notre-Dame Cathedral, a symbol of France, has only a "50 per cent chance" of being fully restored after fire ravaged the iconic building earlier this year.