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Christians in West Bank targeted by Israeli settlers as violence intensifies
Christians in West Bank targeted by Israeli settlers as violence intensifies

Violence by Israeli settlers is now at a 20 year high.

Päivi Räsänen may leave church over gay stance
Päivi Räsänen may leave church over gay stance

Päivi Räsänen's denomination has opened up churches to same-sex weddings and blessings.

EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria
EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria

“This resolution marks an important step toward building international momentum to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Syria."

John MacArthur, respected pastor who defied Covid lockdowns, dies at 86
John MacArthur, respected pastor who defied Covid lockdowns, dies at 86

John MacArthur, the California-based Bible teacher, pastor and author known for his polarizing theological stances and defiance of Covid-19 lockdowns, has died at 86. 

Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces
Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces

It's not the first time a church has been targeted in Sudan

Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town
Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

Community-led school in South Sudan brings 'spring of hope' during humanitarian crisis
Community-led school in South Sudan brings 'spring of hope' during humanitarian crisis

Fourteen years after gaining independence, a community-driven initiative is igniting hope for a better future through education in South Sudan.

Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'
Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'

The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn. 

Church body urges restraint in Armenian church conflict
Church body urges restraint in Armenian church conflict

Relations between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government are currently strained.

EU takes aim at 'extremist' anti-LGBT Christians
EU takes aim at 'extremist' anti-LGBT Christians

The EU is becoming increasingly anti-Christian

Bibles burnt as Hindu extremists launch brutal assault on Indian church
Bibles burnt as Hindu extremists launch brutal assault on Indian church

A Christian congregation in central India has been left traumatised and fearing for their lives after a brutal assault by Hindu extremists on 8 June, during which Bibles were burnt, worshippers beaten, and a pastor left unconscious.

A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England
A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England

This is a story of courageous and faithful episcopal leadership spanning generations and continents.

Texas holds day of prayer in wake of devastating flash floods
Texas holds day of prayer in wake of devastating flash floods

A day of prayer was observed across Texas on Sunday as the state continues to respond to devastating flash floods that have killed dozens, including a number of children who were attending a Christian summer camp. 

Church bombing in Syria is 'not sectarian conflict but persecution'
Church bombing in Syria is 'not sectarian conflict but persecution'

A deadly suicide bombing at a Damascus church on Sunday June 22 has reignited urgent calls for global recognition of the ongoing persecution of Syria’s religious minorities.

Nicaraguan priest arrested because his driver was allegedly drunk
Nicaraguan priest arrested because his driver was allegedly drunk

Even if the charges are true, the government's actions are unlawful.