Members of shuttered Rwandan churches gather in homes as leaders quietly protest
After a crackdown on unapproved churches, Christian leaders say the government's move encroaches on religious freedom and applies regulations unequally.
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In Indonesia, Pope Francis broadcasts his message of fraternity to Asia
Pope Francis cemented his legacy of promoting interreligious dialogue by building a bridge with the Muslim community in Indonesia.
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Christians are suffering as jihadist violence wreaks havoc in Burkina Faso
A terrorist attack by an Islamic militant group has left hundreds of civilians dead in the town of Barsalogho, less than a hundred miles from Ouagadougou, capital of the West African nation Burkina Faso.
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The Meeting House, once one of Canada's largest churches, shuts down after scandal
Nine of the megachurch's satellite sites have relaunched as a network of churches with shared preaching and support services — while The Meeting House will continue to collect donations to support those congregations. The rebranding came after The Meeting House lost its liability insurance due to an abuse scandal involving former pastor Bruxy Cavey.
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Archaeologists shine light on complex relationships of isolated Christian community in medieval Spain
An archaeological study of an isolated Christian community in Spain shines a light on the endogamous community that, despite its proximity to Islamic-controlled regions, had low levels of North African or Middle Eastern ancestries.
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Pope Francis' trip to south-east Asia will test his health and message
The 87-year-old pope will visit a record number of countries in the longest trip of his pontificate.
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Discovery of rare stone seal affirms Jerusalem's biblical heritage
Archaeologists in Israel uncovered a stone seal they believe to be around 2,700 years old from the First Temple period, a find that strengthens the biblical heritage of Jerusalem.
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Pope embarks on historic Asia Pacific tour
Pope Francis has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the start of his 45th Apostolic Journey that will also take him to Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore.
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Nicaraguan Evangelical Alliance caught up in crackdown on organisations
The Nicaraguan Evangelical Alliance is one of the latest Christian organisations to be affected by the cancellation of their legal status.
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Nearly 17,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in last four years - report
Nearly 17,000 Christians lost their lives because of violence in Nigeria between 2019 and 2023, a major study has reported.
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Ministry efforts stepped up in Lebanon under the shadow of war
Caught up in the middle of the warzone are thousands of Christian refugees, who have come to Lebanon seeking refuge from the persecution they faced in other nations.
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Missionary held hostage by Al-Qaeda for seven years says 'God was always there'
Dr Ken Elliott said he never contemplated converting or even pretending to in order to save his life, despite the pressure put on him by his captors.
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Growing hostility towards Christians in India
Life is becoming increasingly "stormy" for India's Christians as a surge in Hindu nationalism over the last decade shows no sign of abating.
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