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Around 388 million Christians worldwide face some form of intense persecution or discrimination, says watchdog

Around 388 million Christians around the world face some form of intense persecution or discrimination for following Jesus Christ, the 2026 World Watch List, recently released by Open Doors U.S. has found.

Quiet revival found in England and Wales church attendance, report finds

For decades, church attendance and nominal adherence to Christianity have been declining in England and Wales, and it has been assumed that this decline would continue, says Paul Williams, CEO of the Bible Society. Yet, church attendance has risen by 50 percent over the last six years, busting the myth of church decline as the findings show in The Quiet Revival, a survey commissioned by Bible Society and conducted by YouGov.
US position on Greenland opposes its peoples' will, says world churches body

World Council of Churches head Rev. Jerry Pillay has said that the US government's stated determination to own and control Greenland diametrically opposes the wishes of the territory's people and their political course to independence.
Pope Leo sounds an alarm over human rights and rues 'war is back in vogue'

In a meeting with members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV has warned that human rights and freedoms are under strain as diplomacy gives way to the logic of power and war.
Churches will play role in Switzerland's Crans-Montana healing for years to come, says pastor

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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas almost two weeks after other believers celebrate Jesus' birth

Millions of Christians worldwide have celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, nearly two weeks after much of the globe observed the holy day celebrating the birth of Jesus.
World churches body condemns US attacks in Venezuela, calls for respect for international law

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Jerry Pillay has strongly condemned recent attacks carried out by the United States against Venezuela, including the capture and detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, describing the actions as "stunningly flagrant violations of international law."
Pope Leo begins 2026 with an appeal for peace in countries 'bloodied by conflict'

Pope Leo IV urged humanity at his first Angelus greeting of 2026, to "build a year of peace, by disarming our hearts and refraining from every form of violence" after closing last year out condemning what he said were hypocritical and "armed" strategies that go against God's plan of mercy for the world.
A Jewish perspective on New Year: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

This is a Jewish perspective of the New Year carried by The Times of Israel on Dec. 31 written by David Ramati a war veteran in Israel.

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Pope Leo sounds an alarm over human rights and rues 'war is back in vogue'