World

Afghan Christians in Tajikistan fear repatriation
Many Afghan migrants have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan.

Missing Colombian priest freed from captivity
It's still unclear who actually abducted him.

Ancient Spanish church may actually be a synagogue
The lack of Christian burials at the site and the discovery of menorah art might be clues to the truth.

Children reported among 21 Christians killed in Congo church massacre
The dead are reported to include children who had been attending a summer camp.

Hundreds of Syrian Christians hiding in church as violence rages
Christians are increasingly being caught in the crossfire.

New study finds parenthood deepens sense of purpose
A sweeping new study analysing over 43,000 participants across Europe and Israel has revealed a nuanced picture of modern parenthood

Christian family expelled from Indian village after forced conversion attempt
Chhattisgarh is increasingly becoming a concerning place for Christians

Ugandan Christian convert killed by Muslim relatives while praying at home
A 37-year-old Christian convert in eastern Uganda was killed by members of his own family on Friday 18 July after they forced their way into his home and found him praying in the name of Jesus, according to local sources.

Indonesia: Christians told building church would disrupt social harmony
The government has indicated it will make efforts to protect religious freedom.

Druze convert and family killed in Syrian violence
He was killed for being a Druze, rather than for his Christian faith, according to an Open Doors partner.

Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis
A bag of flour in northern Gaza is now reported to cost over £400

Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'
Despite the horrors of the war, the "dignity of the human spirit" can still be seen, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa after a visit to a Gaza church bombed by the IDF.

End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.

Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.

DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
Will there ever be peace in the DRC?

Calls for prayer as final verdict approaches in trial of ex-gay Christian
Grech, a Maltese Christian and former finalist on the X Factor Malta TV show, is being prosecuted for allegedly advertising ‘conversion practices’.