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Rwanda government shuts more than 5,000 churches, claiming code violations
'The government gave us five years to comply and kept giving us reminders. That ended last year in September,' said Anglican Archbishop Laurent Mbanda.
50 Christians massacred in Nigeria's middle belt region
At least 50 Christians were brutally killed on 8 August in the predominantly Christian village of Ayati, located in Ukum County, Benue State, Nigeria. Local reports indicate that the deadly assault was allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in collaboration with a criminally motivated gang.
Team Fiji goes viral singing worship hymns at the Olympics: 'So beautiful'
The harmonic singing of hymns praising God by the Fiji Olympic athletes, coaches and staff during their worship gatherings in Paris' Olympic Village has gone viral on social media.
Nicaragua police crack down on religious leaders
The Christian Church in Nicaragua is being targeted by police in an ongoing crackdown on religious leaders, with eleven Roman Catholic leaders detained in the latest wave of arrests.
6 Christians arrested in Paris for riding bus protesting Olympics opening ceremony
A group of six Christians and a driver were arrested Monday in Paris, France, for riding around in a bus that featured a graphic objecting to the Olympics opening ceremony and demanding an end to attacks on Christians.
Panel member in Christian teacher case receives formal warning
A panel member in an employment tribunal case involving a Christian teacher has received a formal warning for misconduct over comments he made on social media.
Lutherans, Orthodox Church reach agreement on 1,000-year debate over Nicene Creed
The Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church have announced an agreement on the debate over the "Filioque" clause of the Nicene Creed, which prompted the schism between Western and Eastern churches over 1,000 years ago.
Memorial service held for Southport victim
There were moving scenes at St Patrick's Church on Tuesday as the family of a nine-year-old girl killed in a knife attack in Southport came together to remember her.
Faith leaders express 'horror' at rioting
Faith leaders have written a joint letter condemning hatred and violence after more than a week of riots across parts of the UK.
Church leaders call for end to disorder
Church leaders from across different denominations and traditions have issued a joint statement calling on churches and communities to work together to end racism, division and disorder after days of rioting.
What makes Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' a timeless masterpiece?
Imagine how groundbreaking it would have been when first viewed by Christian believers who had never before witnessed images of the people, places, or scenes described in the Bible.
5 Christian reactions to Kamala Harris' Vice-President pick Tim Walz
The Kamala Harris campaign announced Tuesday morning that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her vice presidential running mate.
Authorities in Indonesia foil plan to bomb churches
Authorities in Indonesia last week arrested a 19-year-old member of an Islamic extremist group and his parents, foiling a plan to suicide bomb two church sites, officials said.
Keswick Convention distances itself from pro-life organisation's outreach
The organisers of the Keswick Convention have questioned the approach of a pro-life ministry that puts on educational displays about abortion in towns and cities across the UK.
Future of historic cathedral residence safeguarded with National Lottery funding
The centuries-old Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, has received £4.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will go towards urgent repairs.
China sentences Christian elder to 5 years in prison
A court in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in China, has sentenced Elder Zhang Chunlei of a house church to five years in prison for "subversion of state power" and "fraud." The sentencing occurred in a closely regulated proceeding that limited public attendance, according to a report.