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Christian politician laments 'witch-hunts' against people with traditional views on marriage and sexuality
A Christian politician prosecuted for her religious beliefs on marriage and sexuality has warned of the danger to free speech as she continues to fight her case in court.
Battle over ownership of Ukrainian monastery heats up again
Dozens of Orthodox Christians who support their church's historic ties to Moscow prevented Ukrainian authorities from taking possession of buildings at the Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv, surrounding the entrance and blocking officials from entering.
Researchers use AI to help translate Bible into very rare languages
Their goal is to target 'very low-resource languages that are not even in the top 500.'
'Exceptionally radical': UN report says anti-LGBT religious beliefs not protected human rights
A key adviser for the United Nations suggested in a recent report that "discriminatory positions of prejudice" are not protected by religious freedom rights, a report one advocacy group said could have "exceptionally radical" implications for Bible-believing Christians.
Pakistan's Christians 'living in fear' after Sweden Koran burning
Christians in Pakistan are appealing for prayers amid threats to their safety following a controversial protest against Islam in Sweden in which a Koran was set on fire.
Young tribal Christian beheaded in Manipur
India's Supreme Court has called for an update on the law-and-order situation in the northeastern state of Manipur even as a tribal Christian was beheaded, and three others were shot dead in the region amid ongoing communal violence that began over two months ago.
Few Germans regularly read the Bible, study finds
Considering the country's religious demographics and the fact it is home to Martin Luther and Protestantism, researchers said they found the "low use of the Bible" among both Protestants and Catholics "surprising."
Islamist extremism driving persecution in Nigeria - report
A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has warned that devastating bloodshed across parts of Nigeria is being fuelled largely by Islamist extremism.
Christian woman abducted, killed for refusing to convert to Islam in Pakistan
A Christian family in Lahore, Pakistan is seeking justice and protection after four Muslims abducted, gang-raped and killed a widow for refusing to convert to Islam and marry the primary suspect, sources said.
UK legal organisation intervenes to block same-sex marriage in British Virgin Islands
A UK legal organisation is supporting a challenge in the British Virgin Islands to prevent same-sex marriage from being introduced through the courts.
Catholic Church in Germany experiences exodus of members amid abuse scandal
The Catholic Church in Germany lost over half a million people last year as it continues to grapple with an abuse scandal.
The Christian risking his life on the front lines of the climate struggle
In the UK, if we take a stand against fossil fuel companies we can be arrested, but our lives are not in danger. It's a different story in Nigeria.
Pakistan aims to try blasphemy cases under anti-terror law
A government concession to demands by a Muslim extremist political party to allow blasphemy charges under Pakistan's anti-terrorism laws has raised fears of more injustice for those accused under the harsh statutes, sources said.
'Christians are living in constant fear': UK report highlights 'religious dimensions' of Manipur violence
The June 21 report analyzes the reasons behind the violence that began on May 3 in the northeast Indian state, leading to over 100 deaths and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.
World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary
The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.
In church remains, German archaeologists discover the truth of 'Atlantis of the North Sea'
After a century, a legendary North Frisian city that has lived in church sermons, chronicles and art across the region for six centuries has been found.