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Indonesia: drawn to Jesus by a familiar song

There was something about the song that struck a deep chord. "Not with gold and silver, You redeemed me with Your love and sacrifice." It was a worship song, "As You Want."

Nigerian government denies Christians are being targeted

The Nigerian government has dismissed claims that Christians in the country are being disproportionately affected by violent attacks.

Christian Convert from Islam Killed in Eastern Uganda

Evangelist slain for leading Muslims to Christ, witnesses say.

European Parliament urges Vatican to give 'full support' to Hong Kong cardinal

The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning the recent arrest of 90-year-old Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen.

Vietnamese families driven from their village for converting to Christianity

"We need to pray that Xong Ba Thong, his family, his relatives, and other Christians in Nghe An province will stand strong in faith, bold in their testimony, and become salt and light in their community despite challenges."

Share of self-identified Christians hits new low in Australia amid rise of the 'nones' - census

Australia's 2021 Census reveals that the percentage of people identifying as Christian has dipped below 50% for the first time, a drop of 17 percentage points over the last 10 years. At the same time, the number of people who describe themselves as "non-religious" has risen.

Pakistan: Christian man sentenced to death for blasphemy

Ashfaq Masih was accused of blasphemy in 2017 after allegedly saying that Jesus Christ was the only true prophet.

Technology is being 'weaponised' to persecute religious minorities - Open Doors

Religious minorities face being consigned to an "Orwellian existence" amid rising cyber persecution, Open Doors has warned.

Ukraine Christians harassed by Russian separatists

As the front lines of war in Ukraine keep shifting, a number of Protestant churches in areas now under Russian separatist control are reporting harassment from soldiers and officials. Some say they have been forced to leave their buildings. One Release International partner, who is based in Ukraine, has been describing what it's like to be a Christian in that country in areas under attack.

Religious freedom in Hong Kong is 'next on the hit list', warns former Cabinet minister

Former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken has expressed his fears for religious freedom in Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip.

There is 'heavy hatred against Christian values' in Western society, says MP prosecuted over sexuality beliefs

Finnish lawmaker PÃ¤ivi RÃ¤sÃ¤nen, prosecuted for voicing her traditional Christian beliefs about marriage and sexuality, believes that a "heavy hatred for Christian values" in Western society will cause many Christians to censor themselves for social acceptance.