Palestinian aid worker pleads not guilty to funding Hamas
A Palestinian charity worker who was accused of diverting aid money to Islamic militant group Hamas has pleaded not guilty in an Israeli court on Thursday.
Sudanese government to demolish 25 churches for 'trespassing'
At least 25 churches in Sudan are scheduled for demolition because the places of worship are said to be "trespassing into residential areas."
Discrimination against Christians on the rise in Turkey, new report reveals
A new report from the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey has revealed that the attacks and hate speech against Christians are increasing in the country.
Christian jailed for refusing to renounce his faith in Chiapas, Mexico
A Christian in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, was jailed and told to leave town after he refused to deny his faith and contribute to Traditionalist Catholic festivals.
Pakistani minister says blasphemy law will stay in place
A Pakistani official has stated that the federal government has no plans to amend or repeal the country's controversial blasphemy law.
Catholic church in Scotland launches campaign to recruit more priests
The Catholic church in Scotland has launched a major campaign to attract more young men to join the priesthood amid concerns over a rapidly aging clergy.
Over 900 churches in Nigeria destroyed by Boko Haram, says CAN
The youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has claimed that over 900 churches have been destroyed by the terror group Boko Haram since its emergence in the northern part of the country.
Iraqi priest says Christians unlikely to return to Mosul even after the defeat of ISIS
An Iraqi priest who recently visited Mosul has stated that Christian residents are unlikely to return even if the Islamic State is completely driven out of the city.
Czech aid worker, two Sudanese Christians receive prison sentences in Sudan
A Czech aid worker, a Sudanese pastor and a Christian from Darfur received lengthy prison sentences in Sudan on charges related to espionage.
Hungary seeks to become hub for groups supporting persecuted Christians
The Hungarian government has stated that it wants the country to become a "hub and supporter" of groups that support Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
Ugandan pastor, eight others missing after attack on church
A pastor and eight other Christians in eastern Uganda went missing two weeks after a Muslim mob attacked a church in Katira village, Budaka district during a prayer meeting.
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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.