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Evangelicals call for compassion amid Belarus border crisis
The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has accused Belarus of "using human beings as pawns" in the migrant crisis on the country's border.
In Catholic Italy, 'de-baptism' is gaining popularity
For many, abandoning the church is a statement against its positions on LGBTQ rights, euthanasia and abortion.
US State Department wrong to remove Nigeria from countries of concern list - CSW
A local CSW source said the decision "will give perpetrators the green light to continue violating our rights."
Colombian tribal couple share their faith even after losing jobs and receiving death threats
"We are preaching from one end to the other in this area. I feel strengthened, I'm alive."
MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.
US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'
Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".
Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26
Dozens of Christian and other faith leaders have issued a joint call to world leaders at the COP26 summit to agree on "urgent and ambitious action" on climate change.
Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban takeover and is expected to deteriorate further.
Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.
Amid Covid-19, most churches provide hybrid worship
The study also found that for most clergy, 2020 was the hardest year of their ministry.
British government must show 'moral leadership' on climate change
A Rocha CEO Andy Atkins said a draft agreement published on Wednesday revealed the "yawning gap" between what needs to be agreed at the UN's COP26 summit, and what is currently on offer.
Iran's Christians wonder where they can freely worship
Iranian converts are appealing to their government as part of a new campaign to support Persian-speaking Christians launched this week by Christian charities Open Doors, Article18, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Release International among others.
Christians in the Holy Land 'at grave risk' - report
Minority Christian communities in the Holy Land are vulnerable to regional strife and at increasing risk of verbal and physical attacks, according to a new study from Birmingham University.
UK Christians unite in prayer for persecuted Church
Christians from across the UK came together on Sunday evening to pray for persecuted believers around the world and especially those in Nigeria, India, Eritrea and Afghanistan.
Pope urges two-state solution in meeting with Palestinian president
Pope Francis has used a private audience with the President of the Palestinian Authority to reaffirm his support for a two-state solution in the Holy Land.