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2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians

Jennifer Lee Tue 4 Jan 2022 19:10 GMT

Violence against Christians in India reached new heights during 2021, according to a new report.

Christian killed after New Year's prayer meeting

Jennifer Lee | Tue 4 Jan 2022 18:57 GMT

A Christian man was killed and "burned beyond recognition" after being attacked on his way home from a New Year's Eve prayer meeting in Nigeria.
Ancient Christian ring among 'spectacular' shipwreck finds off coast of Israel

Jennifer Lee | Mon 3 Jan 2022 15:35 GMT

An ancient gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd is one of the "spectacular" finds from two ancient shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Israel.
Tutu laid to rest at state funeral in Cape Town

Staff writer | Sat 1 Jan 2022 13:33 GMT

The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died last week aged 90, has taken place in Cape Town.
Are war clouds gathering over Eastern Europe?

Martyn Whittock | Thu 30 Dec 2021 10:11 GMT

The ongoing Russian military build-up may well be a very dangerous game of 'diplomatic high-stakes poker'.
India blocks foreign donations to charity founded by Mother Teresa

Jennifer Lee | Wed 29 Dec 2021 11:28 GMT

The Ministry of Home Affairs has refused to renew the licence of the Missionaries of Charity.
West Africa tipped to be persecution 'hotspot' in 2022

Staff writer | Tue 28 Dec 2021 11:53 GMT

Release International warned that Islamist extremists are gaining ground across Nigeria and the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa.
Thousands sign petition calling for end to forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls

Staff writer | Mon 27 Dec 2021 7:03 GMT

Over 3,000 people have signed a petition by Aid to the Church in Need calling for more action to stop the forced conversion and marriage of Christian women and girls.
Bishop defiant after six killed in Christmas Day suicide bombing in eastern Congo

Staff writer | Sun 26 Dec 2021 15:53 GMT

Six people have been killed in a Christmas Day suicide bombing in a region of the Democratic Republic of Congo where Christians have been targeted in the past.
Calls for urgent action after Christmas Eve massacre in Myanmar

Staff writer | Sun 26 Dec 2021 15:33 GMT

A Christian charity is calling on the international community to take urgent action after reports of at least 35 civilians being burnt alive in Myanmar on Christmas Eve.
Welby stands by Holy Land comments after Jewish backlash

Staff writer | Fri 24 Dec 2021 11:23 GMT

The Jewish community has been angered by claims of "a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land".
12 Christians killed in attack just before Christmas

Jennifer Lee | Thu 23 Dec 2021 13:00 GMT

Terrorists killed 12 Christians in an attack on a village in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, just days ahead of Christmas.
How the children of the persecuted Church celebrate Christmas

Open Doors UK and Ireland | Thu 23 Dec 2021 9:06 GMT

Around the world, Christian children in countries with persecution are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in their own special way.