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168 killed in attacks on Christian villages in Nigeria

Staff writer Sun 4 Jun 2023 14:43 BST

"Villages are being burnt out of their homes in what appears to be a systematic campaign of religious and ethnic cleansing," Release International said.

India: several injured in attack on church

Staff writer | Sat 3 Jun 2023 6:06 BST

There have been calls for a thorough investigation after a church in India's Punjab province was attacked last month.
Pastor, wife among 43 Christians killed in central Nigeria

Morning Star News | Fri 2 Jun 2023 6:40 BST

Fulani herdsmen killed a church pastor, his wife and 41 other people in an attack last month on two predominantly Christian villages in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, sources said.
Christian in Pakistan sentenced to death under blasphemy law

Morning Star News | Thu 1 Jun 2023 6:07 BST

A court in Bahawalpur, Pakistan on Tuesday handed the death penalty to a 22-year-old Christian on an unsubstantiated conviction under the country's blasphemy laws, sources said.
Archbishop of Uganda welcomes tough anti-homosexuality laws but not death penalty

Staff writer | Wed 31 May 2023 8:59 BST

The Archbishop of Uganda has welcomed the passing of stringent new laws against homosexuality in his country but says those found guilty should be given life imprisonment instead of the death penalty.
Archbishop 'distressed' by attacks on Christians in India

Rebecca Marlow | Tue 30 May 2023 8:34 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has lamented violent attacks on indigenous tribal Christians in north-eastern India.
2-year-old incarcerated in North Korean prison camp after parents caught with Bible, says US State Department

Anugrah Kumar | Tue 30 May 2023 7:33 BST

If Christians in North Korea are found possessing a Bible, they face the death penalty, and family members, including children, are sentenced to life imprisonment, reveals a report by the U.S. State Department, which includes an incident where a 2-year-old child was sentenced to life in a prison camp after his parents were caught with a Bible.
How a Bible translation project in Chad is bringing Christians and Muslims together

Eric Steggerda | Mon 29 May 2023 6:35 BST

"I am witness to the impact of cooperation between Muslims and Christians as they translate 50 Bible stories for the greater good."
Pregnant Christian woman beaten by employer in Pakistan

Morning Star News | Sat 27 May 2023 6:20 BST

"I cried and screamed for help, but no one came to rescue me," she said.
Fears of civil war in Manipur after violent attacks on Christians

Anthony Baxter | Fri 26 May 2023 6:43 BST

Conditions for those who have fled are "grim", with little support from the local government.
Pope Francis taps Italian Cardinal Zuppi to lead peace mission in Ukraine

Claire Giangravé | Thu 25 May 2023 6:50 BST

The appointment is the latest effort by Pope Francis and the Vatican to mediate a peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Two Christians, 18 and 14, accused of blasphemy in Pakistan

Morning Star News | Tue 23 May 2023 6:33 BST

Family devastated as youths jailed on baseless charge.
Intel wins 2023's most faith-friendly company as Fortune 500 warms to religious diversity

Kathryn Post | Tue 23 May 2023 6:29 BST

The basic idea of religious freedom is that you're free to have a faith, change your faith or have no faith at all,' said Brian Grim, Religious Freedom and Business Foundation president.