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North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest
The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 also finds that the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution for their faith has risen by 8 million in the last year.
Armenian PM accused of being Soviet-era dictator in attempt to control church
Relations between Pashinyan’s government and the Church have been strained since Pashinyan came to power following the “Velvet Revolution” in 2018.
Geographer says evidence to support Noah’s Ark theory is inconclusive
A Turkish geographer has urged caution over recent media reports suggesting that pottery fragments discovered near a boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey could confirm the existence of Noah’s Ark, saying the findings are preliminary and require further scientific study.
Trump warns he may conduct more strikes in Nigeria over attacks on Christians
Trump has suggested more US strikes may occur in the country.
Syrians are 'tired' after years of war and hardship, says nun
The civil war may be over, but the violence continues.
Churches join in day of prayer for Crans-Montana victims
Prayers and church bell ringing will coincide with a memorial service.
42 Christian and Muslim men executed by bandits in Nigeria, women and children abducted
Nigeria greeted the New Year with yet more violence by militants, with 50 people killed in a number of attacks that took place between 28 December and 3 January in the Middle Belt region.
Pre-Nicene Christian art found in Turkey
The mural predates the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Calls for protection of Colombian religious leaders after another pastor is murdered
José Otoniel Ortega is not the first Colombian pastor to be murdered by unknown gunmen.
Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.
Concerns Canada may criminalise quoting Scripture
The Christian Institute has warned that planned changes to hate speech laws in Canada could lead to the criminalisation of quoting Scripture.
Drone strike on Christmas Day killed Christians in Sudan
A Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drone strike on Dec. 25 killed at least 11 Christians on their way to Christmas celebrations in South Kordofan state, Sudan, sources said.
Christians react to US capture of Maduro
Some Christian leaders have been enthusiastic about US actions in Venezuela, while others have been more cautious.
Over a million Australians attend church each week - study
New national data suggests Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic, while still falling short of levels seen at the turn of the millennium.
Abortion was leading cause of death worldwide in 2025
More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death last year. The figure draws on World Health Organization estimates compiled by the global data-tracking platform Worldometers.
Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain
The number of evangelical churches in Spain is now near the 5,000 mark.