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At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150
Several churches collapsed in Nepal after a devastating earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck remote western parts of the South Asian country last week, causing widespread destruction and over 150 fatalities, Christian groups have said.
Jerusalem's church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages
Leaders of Jordan's Council of Churches issued a similar statement on Nov. 5, calling for the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the kingdom.
Dozens of Christian homes destroyed in Gaza
Over 50 Christian homes and a Catholic school are among the buildings that have been badly damaged by airstrikes in Gaza.
Christian buildings targeted in military conflict in Sudan
At least two Christian buildings were bombed last week amid fighting between rival military factions in Sudan, sources said.
Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war
Evangelical Christians' theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas' attack.
Evangelical alliances call for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemn civilian deaths
Evangelical alliances from around the world are calling for a ceasefire, saying the teachings of Jesus call for peace amid times of violence.
Nepal Supreme Court upholds pastor's conviction for proselytisation
"We were very hopeful from the Supreme Court and the judgement has come as a shock to us."
Christians join in prayer for persecuted brothers and sisters
The Church is coming together today in prayer for persecuted believers around the world.
Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence
In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.
Nigeria, North Korea, India among worst countries for persecution
International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its annual report highlighting the 10 nations where Christians suffer the worst persecution for their faith.
King Charles meets religious leaders on last day of Kenya trip
King Charles spent the final day of his Kenya trip meeting religious leaders in Mombasa.
Terrorists kill Christian, kidnap 25 others in northern Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria on early Tuesday, killing one Christian, wounding two and kidnapping 25 others, sources said.
Iraq's Christians fear spread of Israel-Hamas war
Already suffering Christians in Iraq may quit the country if the war in the Holy Land engulfs the region, an archbishop there has warned.
Bethlehem Christian leaning on faith
A Bethlehem Christian is clinging to his faith as the war between Israel and Gaza takes its toll on the Christian community in the West Bank.
Humanitarian tragedy looms as Pakistan threatens to expel Afghan refugees
Over a million Afghans are at risk of being forced back to Taliban rule by Pakistan.
Report highlights extensive child sexual abuse by Spanish clergy
An independent commission estimates that over 200,000 children in Spain have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Roman Catholic clergy since 1940.