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Christian group questions report suggesting decline of Christians in China
The leader of a Christian group is pushing back against a recent Pew Research report suggesting that the number of Christians in China could have declined in recent years amid a crackdown by the Chinese Communist Party.
UN raises concerns Ukraine is failing to protect rights of churches with Russian ties
The United Nations has raised concerns over Ukraine's handling of religious rights, particularly for churches linked to Russia, detailing restrictions and threats to the safety of religious communities in the country, not only in Ukraine but also in Russia-occupied territories.
Religious hatred motivated murder of 20-year-old Christian, says father
The father of a 20-year-old Christian who was gunned down in Pakistan this month said the confessed killer was driven by a strong hatred for Christians and Jews.
Alan Scott's church rejects findings of report into misconduct allegations
Dwelling Place Anaheim has said it will not take any action in response to a report into the conduct of its pastor, Alan Scott.
Christians are 'soft targets' for kidnappers in Nigeria
A Christian group is calling on Nigeria to do more to protect vulnerable Christian communities after a succession of reports all pointing to a growing kidnapping crisis in the country.
Christian dance group disqualified from competition after challenging gender identity
A Christian dance group in Barbados has been disqualified from a national competition over its performance piece challenging gender identity ideology.
Church leaders fear land deal may uproot Armenian presence in Jerusalem's Old City
Christian leaders in Jerusalem have protested a land deal that they believe has the potential to uproot the Armenian community's historical presence in the Old City.
Franklin Graham tours devastation in Israel, commits to helping rebuild
Israel has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars from Christian charities and a flood of volunteers. Samaritan's Purse is among them.
Australian government heeds faith groups' concerns about misinformation bill
Australia's Federal Government has bowed to pressure from faith groups and indicated that it will include protections for religious expression in a revamp of its proposed misinformation bill.
Franklin Graham prays with Netanyahu
American Evangelical leader Franklin Graham, the son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham, met and prayed with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday after visiting several kibbutzim left devastated by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.
The first Christians in North America
The Icelandic sagas tell the story of hardy Christians who took their faith with them across the seas.
Australian churches called to change or die
Over 600 pastors and church leaders were presented with a challenging picture of what the future may hold when Exponential Australia used their inaugural national conference to release the findings of a study commissioned from NCLS Research.
Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe
There has been a "strong" increase in the number of anti-Christian hate crimes taking place across Europe, with particular concern expressed about the treatment of Christians in the UK.
Schoolboy abducted from Christian school finds freedom
A schoolboy who was abducted by gunmen from his Christian school in Nigeria has finally found freedom again after escaping from captivity.
Muslim husband sets wife on fire for accepting Christ
Mother of three hospitalized with third-degree burns.
Christian politician Päivi Räsänen acquitted again
"Thankfully, justice has prevailed yet again, in no small part because of their brave commitment to standing firm."