New Syrian constitution claims freedom of religion
Current president Ahmad-al-Sharaa was the leader of the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which overthrew Bashar al-Assad
UK government appoints new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
Christians in the UK welcomed the appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
Court of appeal to hear case of Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts
In 2020, a tribunal recognized her religious beliefs as protected but upheld the decision, ruling the dismissal as lawful.
Attempts made to cancel an ecumenical conference in Germany
Organizers denied accusations of exploiting believers for money.
The widow of a Christian killed for his faith flees her village in India
The man had been assaulted by a mob of about 20 people.
Four in ten Christian Brits prefer not to tell people about their faith
In contrast, only 29% of Muslim participants expressed the same reluctance.
A school will allow a prayer club despite pressures not to do so
A handful of advisor-led clubs were requested after the process concluded in the winter of 2024.
Scottish conversion therapy ban risks criminalising prayer and parental guidance
Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals
The silent struggle: discrimination against Christians across Europe
Social discrimination against Christians is a reality in many European societies.
A $350,000 fine for quoting the Bible on social media
The accused refused to play certain characters because of her religious beliefs.