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Israel's call to evacuate Gaza City a 'death sentence' for vulnerable Christians
Will any Christians survive Israel's onslaught?
Survivor of deadly mushroom lunch offers forgiveness to killer
The sole survivor of a fatal mushroom lunch has extended forgiveness to the woman who cooked it, killing his wife and two other relatives.
European church leaders call for a just peace in Ukraine
European churches are calling on political leaders to do everything in their power to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Children seized from Christian orphanage in 2019 released
Eight of the 16 children taken from a Christian orphanage in Nigeria in 2019 were released this month after one of them suffered a mental breakdown.
Churches worldwide unite in prayer for Ukraine
With diplomacy apparently failing, all that remains are prayers
Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza
Christian Aid has warned that many more people in Gaza will die of starvation unless the war is ended soon and aid is allowed in unhindered.
Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace
Churches across Britain are being asked to come together in prayer for the Middle East as the war between Israel and Gaza shows no signs of ending.
Archaeologists uncover ancient cross that shows Christianity once thrived in Arabian Gulf
A remarkable archaeological discovery on Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is transforming historians’ understanding of how Christianity spread during the seventh and eighth centuries.
Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza
Israel doesn't look like it will relent, Hamas doesn't look like it will surrender.
Call to release Eritrean pastors held without charge for 21 years
Despite a significant Christian population, Eritrea is ranked 6 in the world for anti-Christian persecution.
Minority prisoners in Pakistan face systemic discrimination, report finds
A new report has revealed that prisoners from Pakistan’s religious minority communities continue to suffer widespread discrimination and harsher treatment in the country’s jails than Muslims.
Sweden relocates historic church to save town from expanding mine
One of Sweden’s most iconic churches has undergone a 5km relocation relocation this week to protect it from the encroaching expansion of Europe’s largest underground iron ore mine.
Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023
There are sadly many incidents competing for the title "worst incident against Christians" in Pakistan's history.
Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
In an open letter to the head of the Anglican Communion, they said that such decisions were not without consequences.
Christian pastor beaten after communion service disrupted by extremists
Despite his explanation that the drink being shared was grape juice, not alcohol or blood, the assailants insisted on seeing official permission to serve it before confiscating the rest and physically attacking him, Open Doors reports.
Disabled CoE adviser fears impact of legalising assisted suicide
Gaining a disability can lead to temporary despair, but it doesn't have to be life ending, says Fiona MacMillan, head of the of the Church of England’s neurodiversity working group.