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UK
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
Catholic News
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
Protestant News
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
Celebrity News
Adult film performer Lily Phillips, 24, posted a baptism video on Instagram in late December 2025 Ignighting fierce debate among Christians about genuine conversion versus publicity stunts... The OnlyFans creator, notorious for claiming she had sex with over 1,000 men in 12 hours, shared footage of her full immersion
Celebrity 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
Catholic News
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
Orthodox 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
Asia
More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death globally for another year, according to statistics compiled by Worldometers based on World Health Organization estimates. The figure far exceeded all other causes of death, including cancer at 10 million deaths, infectious diseases
Middle East
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X Yazigi, declared during New Year's Mass at the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus that Syrian Christians are not seeking protection from others but are instead partners with fellow citizens in protecting and building their homeland. Speaking on January
Catholic News
Catholic speaker and influencer Paul Kim announced that his five year old son Micah Joseph died on New Year's Eve 2025 after an 11 day battle with severe influenza complications. Kim, who shares faith based content with over 300,000 followers on Instagram, revealed the devastating news in
Catholic News
The United States is preparing targeted sanctions and further action to protect Christians in Nigeria following military strikes on Christmas Day 2025, according to US lawmakers and religious freedom advocates. Representative Riley Moore, Republican from West Virginia, announced he will present a report to President Donald Trump in January outlining