Hindu extremists attack Christians over attempted burial of baby
At least six Christians in India's Odisha state suffered severe injuries after a violent Hindu mob attacked them when they attempted to bury a 2-year-old baby in their village.
Sexual abuse thrived in Church of England due to 'excessive emphasis' on forgiving predators, abuse inquiry told
The independent inquiry into child sexual abuse was told that the Church of England has failed to stop sexual abuse because it had prioritized its reputation over the safety of children and because it had put an "excessive emphasis" on forgiving predators.
UN committee draws criticism for claiming pro-life laws are 'violence' against women
A United Nations committee has drawn criticism from a leading conservative group in the U.K. for claiming that pro-life laws in Northern Ireland constitute violence against women.
Iraqi security forces discover mass graves of 40 Christians in an area west of Mosul
A mass grave containing the remains of 40 Christians was discovered by Iraqi security forces and pro-government militias in the area west of Mosul, according to a source from the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Cuban religious freedom advocate released days after being detained without charge
A well-known religious freedom advocate was released by Cuban authorities on Friday, just days after he was detained without any criminal charges filed against him.
Pakistani Christians gather in Lahore to demand justice for cousins accused of blasphemy
More than 200 Christians have gathered in front of the Punjab Assembly in Lahore on March 2 to call on the government to ensure justice for two cousins who are accused of blasphemy.
China steps up crackdown on underground churches in Henan province
Christians in China's central Henan province have complained that members of underground churches have been targeted by local officials with threats and fines since early February.
Vatican magazine decries treatment of nuns as 'indentured servants' to cardinals and bishops
An official Vatican publication has denounced the practice of using nuns as a source of cheap or free labor in the Roman Catholic Church, and urged bishops and cardinals to stop treating them like lowly servants.
Catholic Church buys St. John Paul II statue after French court orders removal of cross
The Catholic Church in France has agreed to buy the statue of the late St. John Paul II after an administrative court had ordered the removal of a cross from the 25-foot monument.
More than 200 Hong Kong Catholics hold prayer vigil in protest of Vatican–China deal
More than 200 Catholics have taken part in an all-night prayer vigil in Hong Kong to oppose the proposed deal between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops.
Church of Sweden faces possibility of losing more than one million members in next decade
The Church of Sweden is facing the possibility of losing more than one million of its members within a 10-year period as fewer people are attending services.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
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Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
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Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.