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Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates
Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.
Evangelicals venture to Israel in show of solidarity
Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.
Faith and humanitarian groups call for ceasefire in Rafah
Christian development agencies and other organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging the UK to demand an immediate halt to Israel's offensive into Rafah.
Gaza conflict is making life more dangerous for Christians in Yemen - Open Doors
The tiny Christian community in Yemen is already suffering greatly for its faith but the situation is rapidly worsening after the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Open Doors has warned.
European Parliament condemns Christmas massacre of Christians but blames climate change
The European Parliament has come under fire for blaming the attack on climate change and environmental factors, and downplaying religious causes.
China tries to keep children from the faith
Children in China have already been officially banned from attending church services for several years.
Report highlights religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries
There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council's Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.
Religious nones on the rise in Switzerland
There has been a significant increase in the number of people in Switzerland who do not have any religious affiliation.
Christians facing 'systematic genocide' in Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria are facing unrelenting attacks by radicalised Fulani militants, leading to fears that food insecurity may compound their woes.
Muslim extremist attacks devastate churches in central Nigeria
Recent Muslim extremist attacks in an area of central Nigeria resulted in dozens of deaths and the closure of 10 Baptist churches, including one now used as a mosque, a denominational leader said.
Nicaragua released imprisoned priests, but repression is unlikely to relent â and the Catholic Church remains a target
Bad news has been the norm for Catholics in Nicaragua, where clergy and church groups have been frequent targets of a wide-ranging crackdown for years. But on Jan. 14, 2024, they received a happy surprise.
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey
The Islamic State claimed a Sunday terrorist attack against a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey, that killed a mentally disabled Muslim man.
Unholy cryptocurrency scam: Colorado pastor and wife charged with embezzling $1 million from Christian community
A Colorado pastor and his wife, Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado, are facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded their Christian community of over $1 million.
Nicaragua jails pastors for alleged 'money laundering'
Authorities in Nicaragua have jailed nine pastors for more than a month on charges that they formed part of a criminal operation along with three U.S. missionaries, according to a mission organization.
Catholic priests arrested, abducted, killed reach record high in 2023
The global Catholic community faced an alarming increase in the persecution of its clergy in 2023 as a total of 132 priests and religious figures were arrested, abducted or killed, according to a new report.
Tragedy strikes as landslide claims lives of Christian worshippers in southern Philippines
Ten Christian worshippers, including five children, lost their lives in the southern Philippines when a landslide struck the house where they had gathered for prayer.