Vatican study records over 1,600 modern Christian martyrs
A Vatican-led investigation has revealed that more than 1,600 Christians have been killed worldwide for their faith in the past 25 years.
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Deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria raise fresh concerns
Those killed included a one-year-old infant, as well as children aged between five and 15. Community leaders have appealed for stronger security measures to protect Christian communities in the region.
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Religious freedom violations seen as early warning for mass atrocities, report finds
Violations of religious freedom are often an early warning sign of mass atrocities, according to a new report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
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Christian leaders mourn 'incredible loss' of Charlie Kirk
"We must all know that. He wasn't merely a political activist. It all came out of his faith in Jesus Christ."
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Pope calls for unity and peace through interfaith dialogue in Bangladesh
Pope Leo XIV has urged people of all faiths in Bangladesh to work together in building a culture that sustains peace and growth. His message was delivered at the “Conference on Interreligious Dialogue and Harmony” held in Dhaka from 6 to 12 September.
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Over 70 Christians killed in rebel attack during funeral gathering in DRC
Before dawn on Tuesday, 9 September, more than 70 people were killed when Islamist militants attacked a Christian community in Ntoyo-Mangurujipa, Lubero Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and Christian voice, dies at 31
The attack took place at Utah Valley University at around 12:20 p.m. local time, during an event that was part of his American Comeback Tour. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children.
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State media brands evangelical believers as spies in Iran
Iranian state television has accused Christians of espionage, following the arrest of at least 54 believers in recent months.
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Baptist congregations face fines and raids in Ukraine
Russian police and anti-extremism units have carried out repeated raids on Council of Churches Baptist congregations in Russian-occupied Ukraine, targeting worshippers for meeting without official registration.
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Fulani herdsmen kill seven Christians in fresh attacks in Nigeria’s Benue state
Armed Fulani herdsmen killed two Christians in Benue state on 24 August, following the earlier slaughter of five others in the same area earlier in the month, local sources have confirmed.
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Christians protest ‘false charges’ against villagers in Punjab, Pakistan
Hundreds of Christians in a Punjab village are staging daily protests, demanding that police drop what they call fabricated charges against 18 believers accused of attacking officers.
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Australian government criticised for taxpayer payments following late-term abortions
Women in Australia who undergo abortions at 20 weeks or later may be eligible for government payments intended for parents who suffer a stillbirth, raising alarm among pro-life advocates.
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