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European Church leaders urge people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
European Church leaders urge people to get vaccinated against Covid-19

European Church leaders have called for "responsibility and care" as Covid cases continue to rise across the region.

Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes
Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes

The evangelical humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse has sent teams with equipment and supplies to respond to the devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that tore through six states in the South and Midwest Friday night through Saturday morning, killing dozens.

UK one of the most challenging countries for Christians in Europe
UK one of the most challenging countries for Christians in Europe

The UK is among the top five European countries where Christians face the "most severe challenges" for their faith, according to a new report.

African faith leaders combat misleading theologies that promise cures for Covid-19
African faith leaders combat misleading theologies that promise cures for Covid-19

When some African church pastors ordered their followers to eat grass or gulp petrol or even drink poison-laced water, their congregations have obeyed the instructions, thinking the practices would bring them closer to God.

3 more missionaries released in Haiti
3 more missionaries released in Haiti

Three more of the 17 Christian Aid Ministries missionaries kidnapped in Haiti on October 16 were released on Sunday night.

Europe has 'failed' on migration - bishop
Europe has 'failed' on migration - bishop

The Church of England's Bishop in Europe has blamed a failure of dialogue between the UK Government and the European Union for the English Channel migrant crisis.

After a year without tourists, Christians in Bethlehem are struggling to survive
After a year without tourists, Christians in Bethlehem are struggling to survive

The past 20 months have been particularly difficult for families involved in the tourism and pilgrimage industry, many of whom are Christian.

Pastor handed prison sentence after saying prayers could heal Covid
Pastor handed prison sentence after saying prayers could heal Covid

A court in Nepal has sentenced a pastor to two years in prison under the country's harsh anti-conversion law for merely saying that prayers can heal COVID-19, according to reports.

German court will hear appeal on abortion clinic prayer ban
German court will hear appeal on abortion clinic prayer ban

An appeals court in Germany is to hear a challenge brought by the leader of a prayer initiative against a ban on silent prayer gatherings near organizations that promote abortion.

Canada's conversion therapy ban is a victory for gay rights campaigners
Canada's conversion therapy ban is a victory for gay rights campaigners

When ideology rules, no need to let the facts spoil a good story.

The oldest Christian monastery in the world?
The oldest Christian monastery in the world?

The discovery of an ancient monastery in Egypt is a reminder of the plight of Christian communities in the cradle of Christianity.

EU withdraws inclusive language guide that excluded Christmas
EU withdraws inclusive language guide that excluded Christmas

The EU has come under fire over a guide that suggested staff refer to the "holiday" season instead of Christmas in the name of inclusivity.

Children are among 10 Christians killed in overnight raid
Children are among 10 Christians killed in overnight raid

An overnight raid on a village in Nigeria's Plateau state has left 10 Christians dead, including several children.

Colombian social media star wins case over YouTube video removal
Colombian social media star wins case over YouTube video removal

A Colombian YouTuber is celebrating after the courts this week threw out a lawsuit against her for speaking about her traditional marriage beliefs on the video-sharing platform.

Kidnapping, forced conversion and rape of Christian women and girls is 'human rights catastrophe'
Kidnapping, forced conversion and rape of Christian women and girls is 'human rights catastrophe'

A new report from Aid to the Church in Need has revealed the shocking extent to which atrocities are being committed against Christian women and girls.

Brian Houston case deferred until 2022
Brian Houston case deferred until 2022

The court case in Sydney against Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has been delayed until next year.