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Ireland records highest annual number of abortions since legalisation in 2019

Newly released figures from Ireland’s Department of Health reveal that 10,852 abortions were carried out in the country in 2024 — the highest annual total recorded since abortion was legalised in 2019.

Church leaders bring hope and help to Gaza’s war-torn Christians

Two of the most senior Christian leaders in Jerusalem visited Gaza on Friday, a day after an Israeli strike on the territory’s only Catholic church killed three people and wounded 10, including the resident priest.

Christians in Nigeria cling to faith as violence closes in

As deadly attacks on Christian communities continue across central Nigeria, worshippers in Plateau State gathered this month to pray for relief, healing and justice.

Pakistan to investigate harms caused by blasphemy laws

In what attorneys in Pakistan termed a “huge ray of hope,” a federal high court on Tuesday directed the government to form an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate blatant abuse of blasphemy laws.

Israeli shelling hits Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three and wounding 10

In a rare move, the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted an apology on social media.

Fresh attacks on Christians in Syria after deadly church bombing

Can anyone bring peace and order in Syria?

UK government targets 10 countries to protect believers – but have they made the right choices?

As Christians face increasing numbers of attacks across the world, the British Foreign Office is to target 10 countries in a bid to get them to improve their record on protecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).

Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza

The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed three people and seriously injured several others.

Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists

One man from the Civil Defence Corps gave his life against hopeless odds.

Islamist militants take advantage of chaos in the Congo

The "Allied Democratic Forces" are not as friendly as they sound.

Ruto’s church plan sparks controversy over faith and state in Kenya

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to construct an enormous Christian church within the grounds of Kenya’s presidential residence in Nairobi - a move that has drawn both praise and fierce criticism, igniting a national debate on religion’s place in the public sphere.