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Change to law for faith-based schools gives rise to religious freedom fears in Australia

Christian leaders have warned that religious freedoms in Australia are under increasing threat after the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) highly anticipated report on faith-based schools on Thursday.
Christian leaders 'killed, tortured and disappeared' in occupied Ukraine

Christian leaders are being "killed, tortured and disappeared" in parts of Ukraine that are occupied by Russia, a Christian religious freedom charity has said.
$Haiti\'s crisis is at a tipping point - the world needs to help$
Haiti's crisis is at a tipping point - the world needs to help

The international community has a moral obligation to support Haiti during this crisis.
Note left on body of slain Christian says he was warned

Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda on March 8 killed a Christian for leading Muslims to faith in Christ, sources said.
Many Australians open to Easter church invite

With Easter approaching, Australian Christians should feel encouraged to invite friends and family to learn more about the reason for the holiday, according to the results of a survey from NCLS Research.
Faith in the spotlight: Inside Tennessee's trailblazing Christian nightclub

In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, a new kind of nightclub is making waves.
Christians face harassment in over 160 countries as restrictions reach record levels: Pew study

In an alarming trend, Christians experienced harassment in 160 countries in 2021, according to a comprehensive study of 190 countries published by the Pew Research Center, which revealed that government restrictions on religion also reached an all-time high.
$Head of Catholic order for the Holy Land calls for a \'just peace\'$
Head of Catholic order for the Holy Land calls for a 'just peace'

As skepticism of brokering peace in the Holy Land grows, Cardinal Fernando Filoni insisted coexistence is still possible.
Gazan Christians 'closer than ever to crucified Saviour'

"People walk for long hours to get a small box of food, which in the end is not even enough for three people."
$Unexpected defeat of referendums shows growing power of Ireland\'s traditional Catholics$
Unexpected defeat of referendums shows growing power of Ireland's traditional Catholics

At a Mass said in Latin on Sunday, Ireland's traditional Catholics declared political victory, days after a pair of referendums aimed at secularizing the Irish Constitution were unexpectedly and resoundingly defeated.
How Christian women are standing firm in the face of persecution

Around the world, ordinary Christian women are suffering and being mistreated for no other reason than their faith. Christian Today speaks with Henrietta Blyth, CEO of charity Open Doors, to hear about the unshakeable faith of the persecuted Christian women they serve and how God has been working through the organisation.
Researchers beat looters to rare coin from Judean Desert

In addition to three coins bearing the name 'Simeon', the trove included a particularly significant find.
Pleas to free hostages in Nigeria after more abductions

Christian groups are pleading with the Nigerian government to do more to protect civilians from abductions and free those already in captivity.
Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide

"Sexual violence and forced marriage are employed as a means of intimidation and control, with these strategies targeted at preventing Christian women and girls from pursuing their faith in Christ."
Greek Orthodox Church bans politicians who voted to legalize gay marriage

A Greek Orthodox Church regional body has banned two local politicians for their support of the legislation that legalized same-sex marriage in the Eastern Mediterranean nation.