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King Charles tells US Congress Christianity is his ‘firm anchor and daily inspiration’ during historic Washington address

BY  :   Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   King Charles III declared that Christianity remains a “firm anchor and daily inspiration” in his life as he delivered a landmark address to a joint session of the US Congress during his first official state visit to the […]

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Calls to EU to move beyond words as Syria’s Christians face escalating violence

BY  :  Obianuju  Mbah  Christian Today   Fresh criticism is being directed at European leaders over what campaigners describe as a failure to take meaningful action to protect Syria’s Christian communities amid renewed sectarian violence and reports of incessant persecution. Advocates say statements of concern […]

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Coptic Christian sentenced to 5 years in prison for YouTube evangelism files appeal

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    A 37-year-old Coptic Christian researcher and YouTuber has filed an appeal to overturn his conviction for posting online videos about Christianity. He was sentenced in January to five years’ imprisonment with hard labor. Augustinos Samaan filed the […]

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UK Christian and Gospel music set for official singles chart launch

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BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   The UK’s Christian and Gospel music scene is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of a new official singles chart, developed in partnership between AStepFWD and The Official Charts Company. The new UK Christian & […]

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More Protestant churches closed than opened in the US in 2024, new analysis finds

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The number of Protestant churches in the US declined in 2024, as closures outpaced new congregational starts, according to a new analysis by Lifeway Research. Researchers estimate that around 3,800 new Protestant churches were launched nationwide in 2024, […]

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Youth café growth reflects increasing church engagement across Suffolk

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   A Thursday evening youth café in Ipswich is offering a snapshot of a wider story unfolding across Suffolk, as churches report encouraging growth in attendance, community engagement and outreach – particularly among children and young people. At St […]

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Church of South India stages protest against anti-Christian descrimination

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today The Anglican Church of South India Diocese of Madras has held a “Condemnation Protest Demonstration” against religious discrimination in the country. Anti-Christian action in India often takes the form of social ostracism, mob violence, harassment and intimidation, usually by […]

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Greenland bishop urges calm in the face of US aggression

BY  :  Robert Parr  Christian  Today   Four years ago, despite rising tension, few people believed a Russian invasion of Ukraine would actually happen. In those innocent days it would also have sounded far-fetched to suggest that the US would try to annex, possibly militarily, […]

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Armenian PM accused of being Soviet-era dictator in attempt to control church

BY  :  Staff  Christian  Today   The conflict between church and state in Armenia has taken a dramatic turn, with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, declaring that the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church will effectively be taken over by the state. Relations between Pashinyan’s government and […]

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Thousands of Christians killed or abducted for their faith in last two years – report

BY  :  Jon Brown  Christian  Today   A US-based nonprofit watchdog organization dedicated to tracking global Christian persecution released its latest findings last week, documenting nearly 3,000 verified abductions or assaults and close to 2,000 killings of Christians due to worldwide faith-based violence over the […]

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North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   North Korea is the most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian, while Nigeria is the deadliest, according to the Open Doors World Watch List 2026 (WWL) published today. The annual report also finds that the […]

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UK Christian and Hindu leaders lament proposed redefinition of ‘Islamophobia’

BY  :  Chris Eyte  Christian  Today   Christian and Hindu leaders in the UK have voiced disquiet about the government’s proposed definition of anti-Muslim hatred, warning that it threatens religious liberty and free speech. The controversy centers on a 2018 definition by the All-Party Parliamentary […]

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