Communal tensions have intensified in Bangladesh following the arrest and subsequent denial of bail for Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, leading to violent protests and raising concerns about the safety of religious minorities in the Muslim-majority nation.
Modi took to social media platform X to share details of their exchange, emphasising his anticipation of strengthening India-US relations across various sectors including technology, defence, energy, and space.
Open Doors has expressed concern about Nigerian Christians living at risk of deadly attacks by Islamist extremists after a graphic video was released showing the brutal execution of four "infidels".
The persecution of Christians worldwide has "significantly worsened" in the last year, a human rights charity has warned.
Evangelicals have expressed "disbelief" at comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in which he claimed that gay sex is not sinful if it is within a committed relationship.
Christians in Sudan are caught between two fighting factions, with each military group accusing them of siding with the other, an advocacy group said.
Western countries are being asked to protect religious freedom, including for people of faith who hold traditional views on marriage and sexuality.
The day gives a moment to reflect on the experiences of people in poverty, according to a UN statement, and think of practical applications to implement sustainable development goals to “promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.”
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the world's oldest Christian churches in the ancient city of Artaxata, Armenia, offering remarkable insight into the spread of early Christianity.
The Indian government has strongly rejected a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling the organisation “biased” and accusing it of pursuing a “political agenda.”
The week-long event, held from 22-28 September 2024, aimed to accelerate global mission through collaboration under the theme “Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together”.
Islamist extremists in Burkina Faso carried out a two-day killing spree, slaughtering hundreds of civilians, including 26 worshippers at a church service, according to reports, which identify the incident as one of the deadliest attacks in the West African country since the Islamist insurgency began nine years ago.
