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Things are only getting 'worse' for Pakistan's Christians after young man killed

A 25-year-old man was killed in Pakistan after being set upon by a mob of extremists, human rights groups have said.

Trial of Finnish MP targets public expressions of faith

The trial of a Finnish MP and bishop concluded on Monday, with a judgment expected to be handed down in March.

The United Arab Emirates is restoring Christian life in the Persian Gulf

The UAE's promotion of tolerance presents a clear alternative to the violent ideology and nihilism of the Islamic State group.

'Hero of the faith' Eritrean patriarch dies after 15 years under house arrest

Christians have expressed their sadness after the death of the legitimate patriarch of the Eritrean Tehwado Orthodox Church.

'They are killing the souls of our children' - Afghan artist describes life under the Taliban

"All signs of colour, life and hope have been erased - painted over and replaced with Taliban slogans."

10 Christian converts forced to take Islamic re-education classes in Iran: report

Intelligence agents in Iran's Khuzestan Province have instructed 10 Christian converts who had been cleared of all charges to participate in "re-education" classes led by Islamic clerics, according to a watchdog report.

Cardinal Joseph Zen and Hong Kong churches accused of inciting protests

A Chinese state-owned newspaper has accused churches and Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen of inciting Hong Kong's pro-democracy student protests in 2019, and the Chinese Communist Party may consider restricting religious freedom in the city.

Truth about persecution must be told during Beijing Olympics, say Christian groups

"We're calling for prayer, that the international spotlight on China will highlight the day-to-day reality facing many who are suffering for their faith, and that fresh pressure will be applied to finally allow full religious freedom for all China's citizens."

Praying through the Winter Olympics

Every aspect of our lives is meant to honour God, even sport. So, as we enjoy the Winter Olympics in China, this is a great opportunity to integrate the two and pray through the Olympics.

India's Christians pray and fast as violence intensifies

Christians in India spent the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination fasting and praying for unity.

Churches urge UK government to help restore democracy in Myanmar

Churches have issued a joint call to the UK government to do more to find a diplomatic solution in Myanmar a year after the elected government was overthrown.

Pakistani pastor shot dead in ambush attack after Sunday service; mourners chant 'Long live Jesus Christ'

In what police called a "terrorist act," two unidentified men followed a pastor returning home in his car after a Sunday worship service and shot him to death in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, which in 2013 was the scene of one of the deadliest attacks on Christians in the country.

Hundreds of human rights groups call for action ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics