Pakistani Christian sentenced to life in prison for blasphemy
"We were praying for Shahid's acquittal because he's innocent, but the verdict has shattered our hopes for justice."
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Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity
An organisation supporting Ukrainians who fled to the UK after the outbreak of war with Russia is appealing to the UK government to give them more ways to stay long-term.
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Jordan Peterson wrestles with God
In a new lecture tour to support a forthcoming book, the psychologist and public intellectual hews ever closer to Christianity, tantalizing fans who take their cues on converting from his secular but religiously curious thought.
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Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates
Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.
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Evangelicals venture to Israel in show of solidarity
Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.
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Faith and humanitarian groups call for ceasefire in Rafah
Christian development agencies and other organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging the UK to demand an immediate halt to Israel's offensive into Rafah.
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Gaza conflict is making life more dangerous for Christians in Yemen - Open Doors
The tiny Christian community in Yemen is already suffering greatly for its faith but the situation is rapidly worsening after the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Open Doors has warned.
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European Parliament condemns Christmas massacre of Christians but blames climate change
The European Parliament has come under fire for blaming the attack on climate change and environmental factors, and downplaying religious causes.
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China tries to keep children from the faith
Children in China have already been officially banned from attending church services for several years.
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Report highlights religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries
There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council's Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.
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Religious nones on the rise in Switzerland
There has been a significant increase in the number of people in Switzerland who do not have any religious affiliation.
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Christians facing 'systematic genocide' in Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria are facing unrelenting attacks by radicalised Fulani militants, leading to fears that food insecurity may compound their woes.
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Muslim extremist attacks devastate churches in central Nigeria
Recent Muslim extremist attacks in an area of central Nigeria resulted in dozens of deaths and the closure of 10 Baptist churches, including one now used as a mosque, a denominational leader said.
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