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Pakistan's Christians 'living in fear' after Sweden Koran burning

Raymond Powell Sat 8 Jul 2023 8:09 BST

Christians in Pakistan are appealing for prayers amid threats to their safety following a controversial protest against Islam in Sweden in which a Koran was set on fire.

Young tribal Christian beheaded in Manipur

Anugrah Kumar | Thu 6 Jul 2023 13:00 BST

India's Supreme Court has called for an update on the law-and-order situation in the northeastern state of Manipur even as a tribal Christian was beheaded, and three others were shot dead in the region amid ongoing communal violence that began over two months ago.
Few Germans regularly read the Bible, study finds

The Christian Post | Thu 6 Jul 2023 12:36 BST

Considering the country's religious demographics and the fact it is home to Martin Luther and Protestantism, researchers said they found the "low use of the Bible" among both Protestants and Catholics "surprising."
Christian woman abducted, killed for refusing to convert to Islam in Pakistan

Morning Star News | Wed 5 Jul 2023 9:35 BST

A Christian family in Lahore, Pakistan is seeking justice and protection after four Muslims abducted, gang-raped and killed a widow for refusing to convert to Islam and marry the primary suspect, sources said.
Islamist extremism driving persecution in Nigeria - report

Raymond Powell | Wed 5 Jul 2023 8:40 BST

A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has warned that devastating bloodshed across parts of Nigeria is being fuelled largely by Islamist extremism.
UK legal organisation intervenes to block same-sex marriage in British Virgin Islands

Staff writer | Tue 4 Jul 2023 9:02 BST

A UK legal organisation is supporting a challenge in the British Virgin Islands to prevent same-sex marriage from being introduced through the courts.
Catholic Church in Germany experiences exodus of members amid abuse scandal

Rebecca Marlow | Fri 30 Jun 2023 8:54 BST

The Catholic Church in Germany lost over half a million people last year as it continues to grapple with an abuse scandal.
The Christian risking his life on the front lines of the climate struggle

Holly-Anna Petersen | Thu 29 Jun 2023 7:50 BST

In the UK, if we take a stand against fossil fuel companies we can be arrested, but our lives are not in danger. It's a different story in Nigeria.
Pakistan aims to try blasphemy cases under anti-terror law

Morning Star News | Wed 28 Jun 2023 15:36 BST

A government concession to demands by a Muslim extremist political party to allow blasphemy charges under Pakistan's anti-terrorism laws has raised fears of more injustice for those accused under the harsh statutes, sources said.
'Christians are living in constant fear': UK report highlights 'religious dimensions' of Manipur violence

Anugrah Kumar | Wed 28 Jun 2023 15:24 BST

The June 21 report analyzes the reasons behind the violence that began on May 3 in the northeast Indian state, leading to over 100 deaths and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.
World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary

Rebecca Marlow | Mon 26 Jun 2023 11:13 BST

The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.
In church remains, German archaeologists discover the truth of 'Atlantis of the North Sea'

David I Klein | Mon 26 Jun 2023 9:55 BST

After a century, a legendary North Frisian city that has lived in church sermons, chronicles and art across the region for six centuries has been found.
Christian students slaughtered in attack on high school in Uganda

Morning Star News | Sun 25 Jun 2023 9:43 BST

Islamist terrorists from DRC suspected.