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Nigeria tops report for number of Christians killed, kidnapped in 2024
The World Watch List, released Jan. 15, found that 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria... Read more
From Islam to the Catholic Church: One Turkish woman shares her story of faith
Born in Turkey, Belkiz went from practicing Islam to becoming an atheist and then discovering Catholicism after a moment with... Read more
Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians
Rome’s catacombs will be open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday,... Read more
Pakistan ends mandatory Islamic studies for non-Muslim students
Pakistan is ending its mandatory study of Islam for non-Muslim children in first through 12th grade and implementing a new... Read more
Pope Francis: After 2,000 years the persecution of Christians continues
During Tuesday’s Angelus on the occasion of the feast of St. Stephen, Pope Francis renewed his call for peace. Read more
Christianity growing despite world’s worst persecutions, new report says
A new report from a Christian advocacy group says that Christianity continues to thrive and grow despite brutal repression. Read more
‘The Chosen’ announces Season 4 theatrical release, new trailer
For the first time, the full season of the hit Christian series will be shown exclusively in theaters before its... Read more
5 things to know about the ‘He Gets Us’ Jesus ad campaign
Super Bowl viewers this Sunday may be surprised to see two ads that don’t seem to have anything to do... Read more
Washington florist who declined to serve same-sex wedding will pay settlement, retire
A Christian florist who was sued after declining to create flower arrangements for a same-sex wedding ceremony and subsequently spent... Read more
Pope Francis: It is our Christian duty to help people know Jesus
Pope Francis said Sunday it is our Christian duty to help people know Jesus, which we cannot do without giving... Read more
Chinese officials crack down on religious funerals, weddings
As the Communist Party of China continues to tighten its grip on the regulation of religion and religious activity, a... Read more
Being a Christian has always been challenging, Pope Francis tells youth
Pope Francis said Thursday that although today has its challenges, especially with the sexual abuse crisis, it is not more... Read more
Why the Holy Land is the 'fifth gospel' of Christianity
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a powerful journey that can ignite Christian faith through seeing the places Jesus walked,... Read more
Orthodox Patriarch commits to independent Ukrainian Church, snubs Moscow
The announcement, released Oct. 11, also removed the traditional right of the Russian Patriarch to ordain the Metropolitan of Kyiv,... Read more
Where 'no religion' is default, a look at Europe's young Catholic minority
Young Catholics in Europe live in a culture where religious affiliation, church attendance, and regular prayer are generally at low... Read more
Europe at a crossroads
On Sunday, the people of Austria elected a new government. At 31 years of age, Sebastian Kurz is poised to... Read more
UK party leader steps down, citing Christian faith
After facing backlash for his Christian faith, the head of the UK’s Liberal Democratic Party announced his resignation on Wednesday,... Read more
Big honors for scholar who revitalized Christian philosophy
Philosopher Alvin Plantinga has won the prestigious Templeton Award for once again making belief in God “a serious option within... Read more
Pope: Easter is about the gift of Christianity – not us
As the Church jumps into the Easter season, Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a reflection on Christ’s Resurrection and the... Read more
Europe will be 'adrift' if it loses Christian roots, faith leaders warn
Catholic and Orthodox leaders in a joint statement urged Europeans to remember their Christian roots, and to return to them... Read more
