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Indian Christian communities revitalising British churches amid declining congregations

"There are lots and lots of Christians coming from India."

Iranian woman faces imprisonment for converting to Christianity

In a disconcerting turn of events, a sixty year old Iranian Christian convert, Mina Khajavi, finds herself on the brink of a six year prison sentence, accused of "acting against national security by promoting 'Zionist' Christianity".

Religious freedom groups criticise Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off violators list

Religious freedom advocacy groups are criticizing the Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off the U.S. State Department list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom despite constant attacks and violence impacting Christian communities.

Disturbing escalation in anti-christian violence

Disturbing data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a concerning rise in targeted violence against Christians in India, with 687 incidents throughout 2023.

Seeds of faith and hope in crisis-hit Lebanon

Christian Today speaks to Ali Wood, Tearfund's country director for Lebanon, about how Christians are responding to the many challenges affecting the crisis-hit country.

Fears of more attacks after Christmas massacre in Nigeria

Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State are living in fear of more attacks after devastating bloodshed over the Christmas period.

Over 125K sign petition protesting plan to replace historic Notre Dame stained glass windows

More than 125,000 people have signed a petition to protest a plan to replace historic stained glass windows in Notre Dame Cathedral with contemporary artwork.

Islamic terrorists kill 10 Christians in western Uganda, sources say

Islamic terrorists on December 19 killed 10 Christians in western Uganda, sources said.

Persecution expected to rise in 2024

Persecution against Christians is expected to rise in several countries in the coming year, according to Release International.

160 Christians massacred over Christmas in Nigeria

Terrorists massacred 160 people, many of them preparing for church Christmas programmes, Saturday night through Christmas Day in coordinated attacks on predominantly Christian areas in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.

Pope Francis makes Christmas Day plea for peace

In his Christmas message, Pope Francis expressed deep concern over the loss of innocent civilian lives resulting from Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

Europe on high alert as Christmas terror plots foiled in France, Germany, Austria

Several Muslim suspects have been arrested in France, Germany and Austria for allegedly planning Christmas terror attacks, according to reports, which say there's a "very high level of terrorist threat" from Islamic terrorists in France. Spain is also on alert.

New date, same traditions: Ukraine's first Christmas on December 25

Traditionally, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine have celebrated on January 7, in keeping with the Julian calendar that most branches of the Orthodox Church use to determine fixed-day religious celebrations. The decision to switch dates for Christmas and other holidays is one more way to assert Ukraine's cultural and political independence from Russia since Moscow's troops invaded the country in February 2022.

A 'sombre' Christmas in the Holy Land

Months of war between Israel and Gaza are taking a "terrible" toll on the entire region, with devastating consequences for people in the West Bank and Bethlehem who rely on tourism.

Jerusalem church leaders appeal for ceasefire in meeting with Israeli president

Jerusalem church leaders have met Israeli President Isaac Herzog to appeal for "an immediate and permanent humanitarian ceasefire".