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South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash

Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.

Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body

Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisation.

'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land

Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.

Protests erupt in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree

Christians in Syria are on alert after a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah was set on fire, triggering protests.

Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict

Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Religious groups facing harassment in record number of countries

Members of religious groups faced harassment by either governmental actors or social groups in a record number of countries and territories as a new Pew Research Center analysis finds acts of hostility against Christians are on the rise.

Christian mother acquitted of blasphemy charges in Nigeria

A Christian mother of five children in Nigeria who spent 19 months in jail on baseless blasphemy charges was acquitted last week, according to legal advocacy group ADF International.

Church leaders express shock and sorrow over 'inhuman attack' at German Christmas market

"Many people throughout Germany and around the world are feeling the horror, grief and sympathy today."

King attends ecumenical Advent service

King Charles attended a special Advent service on Tuesday that was held to honour the courage and perseverance of Christian communities suffering for their faith around the world.

Wisconsin authorities working to establish motive in deadly Christian school shooting

The motive behind a deadly shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin appears to stem from "a combination of factors", authorities said on Tuesday.

Missing Christian pilgrim found safe in Syria

Described as a "Christmas miracle" by his family, American citizen Travis Timmerman has been found in Syria after being unexpectedly detained for seven months while making a pilgrimage in an effort to deepen his Christian faith.

Evangelical Alliance fears assisted dying will come to Ireland after UK Parliament vote

A bill to introduce assisted dying in Ireland lapsed in the previous DÃ¡il on Nov. 8, just before the general election took place.

Vatican removes Palestinian keffiyeh Nativity scene amid backlash

After the display raised a few eyebrows, the Vatican appears to have removed a Nativity scene that showed baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, the traditional scarf used as a national symbol by Palestinians that anti-Israel activists have donned at their protests.

Bishop tells Islamic rebels Christians must not be 'second-class citizens' in Syria

Leaders of churches and ecclesial communities in Syria met with representatives of the armed Islamic-led rebel groups that seized control of the country amid fears that Christians could face persecution or strict regulations that could disrupt their faith life.

Oldest Christian artefact north of the Alps unearthed in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany have confirmed the discovery of a 1,750-year-old amulet containing a silver scroll, now recognised as the oldest physical evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.