For the first time, Vienna's Stephansdom will hold a consecration service on Sunday to commemorate Roma and Sinti murdered in the Holocaust, with participation from Free Christian Communities.
Nigerian Baptist Convention leaders have voiced alarm over persistent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Plateau State and Northern Nigeria, warning that killings and displacement threaten church growth.
An international conference has commenced at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, focusing on the challenges, persecutions, and future of Christian communities in the Middle East amidst ongoing conflicts and geopolitical shifts.
Laurie Cardoza Moore publishes an opinion piece discussing the Christian duty to oppose antisemitism and strengthen relationships between Jewish and Christian communities, referencing Tucker Carlson.
An Abuja cleric has called for increased police recruitment, stating that Nigeria is under-policed, which contributes to unabated attacks on Christian communities in the North.
The Salesian center in Hodoňovice in the Beskydy Mountains is preparing a Passover meal to symbolize Jesus' Last Supper, a tradition many Christian communities observe on Maundy Thursday.
A series of explosions of unknown origin has shaken Christian communities north of Beirut, areas previously spared from Israeli strikes, according to residents and local media.
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that illegal rare earth mineral mining operations linked to China are fueling terrorist activities in Nigeria, worsening attacks on Christian communities in parts of the country.
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A court in Andhra Pradesh has ordered a halt to a village pond excavation, ruling that water is sacred to Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities, thus preventing its disturbance.
A disturbing surge in violent attacks against Christian communities in the Holy Land has caused international alarm, highlighting a deeper problem of religious extremism in the region.
Reports indicate a rise in aggressions against Christians in Jerusalem, including an attack on a French nun on Mount Zion. Israel is reportedly downplaying the phenomenon to reassure American evangelicals, but failing to convince local Christian communities.
An opinion piece argues that many Christians are not aligning with the Trump administration's foreign policy, which it characterizes as an 'unholy war.' The article suggests a divergence in support among Christian communities regarding the administration's actions.
Attacks on Christians in Syria are deeply alarming, raising concerns for Christian communities across the Middle East. Violence in the Greek Orthodox town of Sqaylabiyah in central Syria has prompted loud alarm bells.
Christian communities in Lebanon are navigating the ongoing regional conflict by opposing the country's involvement and considering whether a weakening of Hezbollah could create space for stronger state authority.
Spanish bishops express concern that the country's political polarization could extend into Christian communities, including a reflection on this in an upcoming strategic document.
In an opinion piece, Frei Bento Domingues O.P. discusses the nature of true leadership within Christian communities, emphasizing that it should involve inviting and encouraging everyone rather than replacing individuals.
Drought is often blamed for Nigeria's farmer-herder violence. But new research shows clashes rise mainly where Muslim herders meet predominantly Christian communities, turning competition over land…
In response to increasing international criticism, Israel has appointed a special envoy to engage with the Christian world. This diplomatic move aims to address concerns and strengthen relations with Christian communities globally.
Christian communities across the globe celebrated Easter, their most important religious holiday. Many services were held behind closed doors, often in the shadow of ongoing conflicts and wars.
US Representative Chris Smith has condemned the recent killings in Nigeria's Plateau State, highlighting a disturbing pattern and urging the Nigerian government to protect Christian communities.
Lebanese authorities on Tuesday asked the Vatican for protection for its Christian communities in the border areas with Israel, after a Maronite Catholic priest died on Monday in an Israeli attack...
Moore said the investigative team now has a clearer understanding of the security threats in Nigeria and the challenges facing Christian communities.
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