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Christian politician makes history in Pakistan after election as deputy speaker of Sindh Assembly
Christian politician Anthony Naveed has achieved a major political milestone after he was elected as the first Christian Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Provincial Assembly last Sunday.
School worker fired for opposing LGBT materials in classroom wins right to appeal
A school employee fired for social media posts opposing LGBT materials in class has won the right to take her dismissal to the United Kingdom Court of Appeal.
Ukrainian priest found dead after being detained by Russian forces
The bruised body of a Ukrainian priest who was detained by Russian occupation forces turned up on a village street last Thursday, with an unconfirmed report of a bullet wound to the head, according to watchdog group Forum 18.
Baptist churches supporting Cameroon’s historic malaria vaccine rollout
Baptist churches have come alongside to play an important role in helping to counter misinformation and build trust among grassroots communities as the Cameroon government is rolling out a malaria vaccine.
First-ever global database for acts of religious violence launched
The first global database to track cases of anti-religion violence became available to the general public in January, providing rights advocates, ministries and others a plethora of information to defend religious freedom and belief.
Evangelicals pay tribute after former Chile President Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash
Former President of Chile Sebastián Piñera died in a helicopter crash Tuesday. The incident took place in the rural area of the Los Ríos Region, specifically in the town of Lago Ranco, located in the southern part of the country.
Russian forces captured, killed at least 29 religious leaders since Ukraine war began: official
Russian soldiers and occupation officials have committed at least 76 acts of religious persecution in Ukraine since the invasion of February 2022 as part of an attempt to destroy national identity, official and church sources said at the International Religious Freedom Summit.
Church leaders demand justice as femicide in Kenya is on the rise
A ground-breaking study, “Silencing Women,” highlights the devastating toll of women killed by their partners or family members in Kenya from 2016 to 2023. Femicide is the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women. It is often fuelled by gender stereotypes, harmful social norms and an unequal balance of power between men and women.
Over 2,000 Mexico City congregations join forces for Franklin Graham's Esperanza CDMX Festival
In an effort to bring the message of Christ to Mexico City, more than 2,000 congregations have joined together for the Esperanza CDMX Festival with Franklin Graham. This event, to be held on Feb. 17 and 18, follows last year's success, where more than 52,000 people heard the message of God's love.
Islamic studies no longer required for religious minority students in Pakistan; Christians rejoice
Christians in Pakistan have breathed a sigh of relief over the government’s decision to no longer require Islamic studies for non-Muslim students in schools at all levels.