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Päivi Räsänen 'shocked and profoundly disappointed' after being convicted over pamphlet
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has been criminally convicted for publishing a pamphlet in which she expressed a traditional view of marriage and sexuality.

Landmark ruling expected in Finnish politician's Bible tweet case
Päivi Räsänen's legal counsel has said the stakes are "extremely high".

Iran conflict could open doors for the Gospel, says mission agency
EEM is also calling for prayers for those impacted by the conflict.

War disrupts Holy Week in Jerusalem
The impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East region is being felt keenly in Jerusalem.

Pakistan temporarily halts plan to evict Christians from settlement
Faced with poverty and discrimination, many Christians have nowhere to go.

Canadian Supreme Court hears challenge against controversial secularism law
The case is not just about crosses and hijabs, but national unity.

Archbishop warns of threat to Christianity in Nigeria
The Nigerian church leader also claimed that Trump's military strikes have "not achieved much".

Report raises concerns about anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe
Dozens of anti-Christian incidents were recorded in February, including a violent assault on Christians at a pro-life event in Germany.

Jimmy Lai's daughter says he is looking to God after imprisonment
The daughter of imprisoned media tycoon Jimmy Lai told those gathered at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that her father believes his life "is no longer about me, but God,” as she shared how his commitment to his faith remains strong despite the difficulties he faces.

Christians call for protection and release of prisoners in Iran
Iranian diaspora Christians are divided on the current conflict.

Bangladesh Christian leaders express cautious hope under new government
Bangladesh’s new government has prompted cautious optimism among Christian leaders, who say recent political changes offer a potential opening for greater religious freedom even as concerns remain over security, justice and political pressure.

UK urged to press Nigeria on violence against Christians during historic Tinubu visit
A coalition of Christian and human rights organisations has called on the UK government to use President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain to press for stronger protections for Christians and other vulnerable communities in Nigeria, amid continuing concern over deadly attacks and weak accountability.

Priest in West Bank's only Christian village speaks of Israeli 'impunity'
Father Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of Taybeh, wants perpetrators of attacks and intimidation to be held to account.

Pastor arrested in Cuba after uploading Bible lesson to YouTube
Pastor Rolando Pérez Lora was accosted by police mere moments after uploading the video.

Brazilian court rules in favour of student who said transgender women 'obviously born male'
A Brazilian veterinary student has been vindicated by a Federal Regional Court which ruled that she has no case to answer over online posts stating that transgender women “were obviously born male”.

Priests die saving altar boys from drowning during retreat in Ecuador
Two Catholic priests have died after rescuing two altar boys from drowning during a retreat in coastal Ecuador.