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Ugandan Christian convert killed by Muslim relatives while praying at home
A 37-year-old Christian convert in eastern Uganda was killed by members of his own family on Friday 18 July after they forced their way into his home and found him praying in the name of Jesus, according to local sources.
Indonesia: Christians told building church would disrupt social harmony
The government has indicated it will make efforts to protect religious freedom.
Druze convert and family killed in Syrian violence
He was killed for being a Druze, rather than for his Christian faith, according to an Open Doors partner.
Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis
A bag of flour in northern Gaza is now reported to cost over £400
Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'
Despite the horrors of the war, the "dignity of the human spirit" can still be seen, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa after a visit to a Gaza church bombed by the IDF.
End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.
Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.
DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
Will there ever be peace in the DRC?
Calls for prayer as final verdict approaches in trial of ex-gay Christian
Grech, a Maltese Christian and former finalist on the X Factor Malta TV show, is being prosecuted for allegedly advertising ‘conversion practices’.
Ireland records highest annual number of abortions since legalisation in 2019
Newly released figures from Ireland’s Department of Health reveal that 10,852 abortions were carried out in the country in 2024 — the highest annual total recorded since abortion was legalised in 2019.
Church leaders bring hope and help to Gaza’s war-torn Christians
Two of the most senior Christian leaders in Jerusalem visited Gaza on Friday, a day after an Israeli strike on the territory’s only Catholic church killed three people and wounded 10, including the resident priest.
Christians in Nigeria cling to faith as violence closes in
As deadly attacks on Christian communities continue across central Nigeria, worshippers in Plateau State gathered this month to pray for relief, healing and justice.
Pakistan to investigate harms caused by blasphemy laws
In what attorneys in Pakistan termed a “huge ray of hope,” a federal high court on Tuesday directed the government to form an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate blatant abuse of blasphemy laws.
Israeli shelling hits Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three and wounding 10
In a rare move, the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted an apology on social media.
Fresh attacks on Christians in Syria after deadly church bombing
Can anyone bring peace and order in Syria?
UK government targets 10 countries to protect believers – but have they made the right choices?
As Christians face increasing numbers of attacks across the world, the British Foreign Office is to target 10 countries in a bid to get them to improve their record on protecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).