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Pastor and church members in China arrested after taking part in online Easter service
A pastor and several members of his church were detained by police as they took part in an online worship session on Easter Sunday.
Poland defers decision on change to abortion law
The bill, which seeks to protect unborn babies from disability-selective abortion, has been sent back to a parliamentary committee for further consideration.
Bible translators use skills and AI to bring urgent health messages to marginalised language groups
Governments around the world have been pushing urgent health warnings to slow the spread of coronavirus, but Wycliffe Bible Translators is working to ensure that hundreds of minority people groups do not miss out on these key messages because they speak a different language.
Willow Creek names David Dummitt as successor to scandal-hit founder Bill Hybels
David Dummitt has been named as the new senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, replacing its founder Bill Hybels, who resigned in 2018 over sexual misconduct allegations.
Christian woman released from prison during Covid-19 outbreak is free for good
A Christian woman temporarily released from prison in Iran because of the coronavirus pandemic has been told she does not need to return to jail.
Cardinal George Pell facing fresh allegation of child abuse - report
An Australian newspaper has claimed that police are investigating Cardinal George Pell over a fresh allegation of child sexual abuse.
Chancellor called to cancel poorest countries' debt during coronavirus pandemic
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to cancel debt repayments by the world's poorest countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pastor and 10-year-old churchgoer killed in attack on Christians
Matthew Tagwai, 34, leaves behind his pregnant wife and two children.
Pakistani Christians refused Covid-19 aid because of faith
Some Christians in Pakistan have reported being refused aid because of their faith.
Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church forgives Easter Sunday suicide bombers
The Roman Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has said it forgives the suicide bombers who killed 259 people in attacks on Easter Sunday 2019.
Coronavirus pandemic is a 'powerful time to repent', says Francis Chan
There is no way Christians can go back to "church as usual" after the coronavirus pandemic ends, the popular preacher and bestselling author said.
After difficult Ebola fight, Covid-19 poses new threat to Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola killed some 2,000 people in the country. Now with coronavirus gaining ground, Tearfund is racing to increase access to clean water and share information with communities about how they can stop the latest threat.
Day of prayer held as communities across Asia and Africa brace themselves for Covid-19
There are fears that if the virus takes off in developing countries, it will spread quickly through areas with overcrowding, poor sanitation and inadequate living conditions.
Easter appeal to help Holy Land survive coronavirus pandemic
Embrace the Middle East, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) and Friends of the Holy Land are warning of "dire consequences" in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Christians called to remember persecuted church during coronavirus lockdown
The lockdown brought on by the coronavirus in much of the Western world is a "timely reminder" of the plight of Christians imprisoned for their faith worldwide, says Release International CEO Paul Robinson.
Pregnant woman killed in 'horrific' attacks on Christians during coronavirus lockdown
Christians in central Nigeria have fallen victim to "horrific, opportunistic" attacks by armed radicals during the coronavirus lockdown, Open Doors said.