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Christian doctors send Â£300k of medical supplies to Ukraine

The shipments have been made possible by a fundraising appeal by the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA).
Man poisoned by wife after converting to Christianity

A Muslim woman in eastern Uganda added poison to the food of her husband, a former Islamic teacher who converted to Christianity about a week earlier, after noticing him praying in the name of Christ, according to a report.
Christian YouTuber sentenced to 10 years in prison in Indonesia

An Indonesian Christian YouTuber has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for posting a video that purportedly offended people across the Muslim-majority country.
In Nigeria, Christians are being driven from their homes

"We cannot go back for fear of being attacked again. We have been surviving hand to mouth."
Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'

Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.
Former Hillsong pastors say they were bullied into handing over church assets

Husband and wife pastors Vera and Zhenya Kasevich, who led Hillsong churches in Kyiv and Moscow for more than 20 years, said in an ABC Australia report that they were threatened when they tried to break away from the Hillsong network in 2014.
For Russian priest protesting Ukraine invasion, a mixture of defiance and concern

'If I remain silent, I'm not a priest,' said the Rev. Ioann Burdin.
Myanmar military destroy over 47 churches in 2 predominantly Christian states, rights groups say

Myanmar's military has destroyed at least 47 churches and more than a dozen affiliated buildings in its attacks in the predominantly Christian states of Chin and Kayah since it staged a coup last February, human rights groups have said.
Violence against Christians in Nigeria 'warrants a state of emergency'

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has called on the Nigerian government "to do far more to counter the alarming surge in violence" by Islamist terrorists against Christians in the north-central state of Kaduna.
'Strong case' to expel Russian Orthodox Church from ecumenical body, says Rowan Williams

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has suggested that the World Council of Churches (WCC) could be justified in expelling the Russian Orthodox Church over its failure to condemn the war in Ukraine.
Another Indian state passes anti-conversion law

India is being called to uphold religious freedom for all its citizens after Haryana became the 10th state in the country to pass an anti-conversion law.
Canadian pastor arrested at trucker vaccine protest freed from prison

A prominent Canadian pastor who has emerged as an outspoken critic of his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been released from prison after nearly two months in custody.
Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous peoples over residential school abuse

Pope Francis has apologised and asked for forgiveness over the role of the Catholic Church in the abuse of Indigenous children within Canada's residential school system.
Maimed for Christ: the convert who lost his arm as the price for his faith

During the Muslim prayer month of Ramadan, Christian converts in some Islamic nations who are no longer living out their Muslim faith are easier to spot. There is increased pressure for secret Christians and greater risk that their new-found faith will be discovered. If that happens, their family or community may attempt to kill them.
Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Anglican leaders worldwide have condemned the war in Ukraine and called for an "immediate" ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops.