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Pakistani Christian jailed since March 2019 for blasphemy is granted bail
Stephen Masih was arrested on March 11, 2019 after a Muslim mob burst into his home in Imranpura Bedian village, Sialkot District, beat him and other family members and accused him of speaking ill of the prophet of Islam after overhearing an argument.
Ex-megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey arrested for sexual assault
Nearly three months after he confessed to sexual misconduct and resigned as the primary teaching pastor of one of Canada's largest megachurches, police arrested and charged Bruxy Cavey with sexual assault.
Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland
The case has been re-opened against a Christian MP in Finland who was found not guilty of hate speech earlier this year.
Plea for action after 50 killed in church massacre on Pentecost Sunday
Christian religious freedom charity Open Doors is pleading with Nigerian authorities to "break the cycle of violence" in the country after 50 people were killed in a massacre at a church on Pentecost Sunday.
Historic church in 16th century Ukrainian monastery burns to ground after shelling by Russian forces
A church within a 16th century Orthodox monastery complex has been burned to the ground after shelling by Russian artillery in eastern Ukraine, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Russian media and supporters claim Ukrainian nationalists set it ablaze, as Moscow's ongoing invasion carries on for more than 100 days.
False blasphemy accusations and the ordeal for those left behind
Even an unproven accusation of blasphemy can bring devastation to a family in Pakistan. Victims suffer in prison while their loved ones are forced into hiding. UK-based Release International visited two Christian women whose husbands have been jailed to find out about the impact on their lives.
Women and children among dozens killed in Pentecostal church stampede
At least 31 people, including a pregnant woman and children, were killed in a stampede at an annual "Shop for Free" charity program organized by a Pentecostal church in southern Nigeria, according to a report.
Kidnapped head of Methodist Church Nigeria has been freed
Concerns have been raised about spiralling insecurity in Nigeria after the abduction of the head of the Methodist Church Nigeria, who has now been freed.
Welby defends Rwanda criticism
It would have been "cowardly" not to speak out against the government's plan to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Poll: White evangelical support for Israel higher than any other Christian group
The survey of 10,441 US adults found that two-thirds of Americans express at least a somewhat favorable view of the Israeli people. Americans under 30 are more supportive of Palestinians.
Forgiving the people who killed her family
Martine from Burkina Faso lost her home and most of her family to Islamist militants. Her first thought: "I hope the killers come to know Jesus."
Ancient underground city in Turkey may have sheltered 70,000 persecuted Christians and Jews
70,000 may have lived on the site believed to be the largest such complex in the world.
Citing abortion rights, San Francisco Archbishop bars Pelosi from Communion
She is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion 'rights' and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,' Cordileone wrote.
Islamic State executes 20 Christians as warning to believers
Open Doors said that while IS "intends to sow fear", Christians "should be in awe" of the brave men who are believed to have held on to their faith to the end.
Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures
The Eritrean government is being urged to grant full religious freedom after 20 years of state persecution that has seen churches closed and Christians imprisoned or forced to flee.
Drawn to gangs in her teen rebellion, Colombian girl finds her true self in new faith
"If my behaviour with my parents was bad, my behaviour with God was even worse," recalls 16-year-old Ines.