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UK MPs concerned for Finnish Christian politician on trial for sexuality beliefs
Three Christian MPs have launched a motion in the House of Commons in support of Päivi Räsänen, the Finnish politician facing trial next week for her belief in traditional marriage.
Afghanistan replaces North Korea as most dangerous place to be a Christian
Afghanistan has topped the Open Doors 2022 World Watch List of the 50 countries where Christians face the worst persecution.
Roads to hope: how a simple van is providing safer education in Nigeria
Conflict in Nigeria has displaced thousands of children, and terrorist groups in northern and central states continue to target schools.
Taliban 2.0 aren't so different from the first regime, after all
The Taliban are again ruling through fear and draconian rules.
Federal appeals court keeps Texas abortion ban in place
A federal appeals court has kept Texas' heartbeat abortion ban in place and sent the lawsuit against the legislation to the Republican-controlled state supreme court, a move celebrated by pro-life activists and opposed by abortion-rights proponents.
Pastors among 9 Christians arrested, charged with 'illegal' conversions in India: watchdog
Police in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh arrested nine Christians, including two pastors, on false charges of illegal conversion under the state's controversial "anti-conversion" law, a Christian persecution watchdog organization reports.
As rabbi was held hostage, his interfaith clergy colleagues gathered to help end the standoff
The congregation's rabbi is particularly well connected to the larger interfaith community and on good terms with many Muslim leaders.
Police interrogations were a 'privilege', says Finnish MP facing trial for sexuality comments
A Christian MP in Finland who will stand trial later this month for publicly expressing her beliefs on marriage and sexuality has called it a "privilege" to be interrogated by the police.
Hillsong ordered to stop singing and dancing at its youth camps
Hillsong Church said it "immediately and willingly" enacted the order from Australian health officials "to cease congregant/student singing and dancing during the services that occur on the campsite".
Call for prayer after 18 Christians killed in attack in Nigeria
It is the second attack on Christians in Nigeria in the space of a week.
Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
Efforts are being made to free Leah Sharibu, says Nigerian general
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed assurances that efforts are underway to secure the release of Leah Sharibu.
Abortions were leading cause of death in 2021
Around 42.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2021.
Coptic human rights activist released after over two years in prison
The Egyptian authorities have released a Coptic human rights activist after more than two years in prison on pre-trial detention.
Jerusalem church leader says radicals are threatening Christian presence in Old City
Weeks after some church leaders in Jerusalem called for a special cultural heritage zone for Christians in Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem said Israeli radical fringe groups are seeking to drive the Christian community out of the city.
India lifts block on Mother Teresa charity
The Indian government has reinstated a licence for the charity founded by Mother Teresa, allowing it to receive donations from overseas.