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Christians warn against German bill that aims to crack down on pro-life prayers
Christians in Germany are expressing their concerns over a proposed bill that aims to establish censorship zones around abortion facilities, potentially penalizing pro-life prayers and offers of help, with fines up to €5,000, or $6,300.
Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates
Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.
Islamic ‘converts’ to Christianity duping church leaders to avoid deportation: judges
Judges in the United Kingdom have expressed concerns over church leaders being misled or "duped" by asylum seekers who convert to Christianity to evade deportation.
Christian university reports record enrollment, up 10% since last spring
Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has reported a record enrollment for the spring semester, marking the 15th consecutive year of enrollment growth for the university.
European Parliament condemns massacre of Christians in Nigeria, blames climate change
The European Parliament has condemned the Christmas Eve massacre of Christians in Nigeria but attributed the violence to climate change and environmental degradation instead of Sharia law, Islamic extremist groups and the dangers of blasphemy accusations.
Former '90s rave church leader charged with rape, sexual offenses spanning decades
A former Church of England clergyman, known for leading a rave-inspired congregation during the 1980s, has been charged with rape and assault following a four-year investigation.
YouTube removes channel of televangelist cult leader TB Joshua, citing ‘hate speech’
YouTube has terminated the official channel of the late Nigerian televangelist cult leader T.B. Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations, citing violations of its hate speech policies.
Concerns raised over church leaders facilitating migrants’ fake Christian conversion claims to stay in UK
Concerns are escalating in the U.K. over the authenticity of asylum seekers’ claims of converting to Christianity, with a notable case involving migrants on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, Dorset. Reports indicate that a significant number of migrants housed on the barge are attending church services, sparking a debate on the credibility of such conversions for asylum claims.
New report finds 168 religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries
There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.
DC area pastor in ICU after gas can explodes in his hands
A Northern Virginia pastor is currently in intensive care with severe burns after a gas can exploded in his hands during a document-burning incident at his home. The explosion occurred in the backyard of his townhome in Fairfax County, causing significant injuries.