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USA
Trump Authorizes Large Scale Coordinated Airstrikes Hitting Multiple ISIS Positions Across Syria In Response To December 13 Attack Killing National Guard Sergeants And Christian Interpreter The United States launched coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday in response to the ambush killing of two American soldiers and
USA
19 Million Bibles Sold In America While UK Sees 106% Increase, Publishers Credit Mental Health Crisis, AI Rise, Global Wars For Spiritual Hunger Bible sales in the United Kingdom reached their highest ever level in 2025 while the United States hit a 21 year high with 19 million units sold,
Orthodox News
Largest Uprising Since 1979 Islamic Revolution Sees Christians Converts Targeted While Millions Take Streets Against 47 Year Theocracy Iran entered its third week of nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic with over 538 people killed according to US based Human Rights Activists News Agency. The demonstrations that began December 28,
Catholic News
Scottish Buffer Zone Law Targets Christian Woman With Sign Offering Conversation, Bishops Call It Attack on Free Speech Catholic bishops in Scotland raised serious concerns about freedom of expression and religion following the first criminal charge under Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zone legislation. Rose Docherty, a 75 year
Orthodox News
Sudanese Armed Forces Target Christian Worshippers on Christmas Morning in South Kordofan Attack A Sudanese Armed Forces drone strike on December 25, 2025 killed at least 11 Christians walking to Christmas celebrations in South Kordofan state, Sudan, with 18 others seriously wounded in the attack. The congregation members were marching
Orthodox News
Syrian Security Forces Foil Islamic State Suicide Attacks Targeting Christians, Churches and New Year Celebrations Syria's Interior Ministry thwarted an Islamic State terror plot to attack churches and civilian gatherings on New Year's Eve, deploying heightened security measures that prevented what could have been a massive
USA
UK Charges Catholic Volunteer Under New Buffer Zone Law For Praying Silently Outside Abortion Clinic Isabel Vaughan Spruce, a 48 year old Catholic charity volunteer, faces criminal prosecution under Section 9 of the UK's Public Order Act 2023 for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in Birmingham. West
Europe
Over 330,000 people signed a petition opposing French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to replace historic stained glass windows at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with contemporary designs by artist Claire Tabouret. The petition launched by La Tribune de l'Art denounces Macron's decision to
Protestant News
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy partnered with Toyota in December 2025 to gift nine vehicles to military veterans and families whose children battle pediatric illnesses. The 26 year old quarterback, who signed a five year $265 million contract in May, personally met with each family and presented them with
Europe
Spanish Christians demonstrated resilient faith commitment in 2024, with 8.23 million believers attending Mass weekly and 13,323 adults choosing baptism, according to the Spanish Episcopal Conference's 2024 Activity Report released in November. The weekly attendance figure represents a 0.3% increase over the previous year, defying
Asia
More than 80 incidents of violent attacks, hate speeches, and intimidation targeting Christians were reported during Christmas week across India, according to International Christian Concern. The attacks, linked to groups affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and other right wing Hindu organizations including the militant Bajrang Dal, occurred in multiple
Protestant News
At least 28 Christians were massacred and several others kidnapped when Fulani herdsmen attacked Edikwu Ankpali community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The attack occurred at approximately 6 p.m., shortly after Christians returned from Sunday evening worship services. Residents report