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Nigeria police says 80 abducted congregants return home, Christian group disputes claim

A drone view of Kurmin Wali, where churches were attacked by gunmen and worshippers were kidnapped, in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna, Nigeria, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna
A drone view of Kurmin Wali, where churches were attacked by gunmen and worshippers were kidnapped, in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna, Nigeria, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna

Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration

FILE PHOTO: Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel - which has Michelangelo's soaring Last Judgment on one wall - to begin the conclave in order to elect a successor to Pope Benedict March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel - which has Michelangelo's soaring Last Judgment on one wall - to begin the conclave in order to elect a successor to Pope Benedict March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano/File Photo

Investigators launch probe into S. Korean church over election allegations

First woman leader of the Church of England confirmed in ancient ceremony

Archbishop Sarah Mullally at a traditional ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Jan 28.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally at a traditional ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Jan 28.

Mass kidnapping at Kaduna churches adds to pressure on Nigeria

An interior view of Haske Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, after an attack by gunmen in which worshippers are kidnapped, in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna Nigeria, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna
An interior view of Haske Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, after an attack by gunmen in which worshippers are kidnapped, in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna Nigeria, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna

Red flag to green flag: Orchard Towers cleans up its act

Pastor Yang Tuck Yoong (top right) of Cornerstone Community Church and Ms Yuan Mumu (bottom right), owner of Harmony Wellness.
Pastor Yang Tuck Yoong (top right) of Cornerstone Community Church and Ms Yuan Mumu (bottom right), owner of Harmony Wellness.

Arrests reported, cross removed as China crackdown on unofficial churches grows

A photo posted on social media that is said to show Yayang church being prepared for demolition.
A photo posted on social media that is said to show Yayang church being prepared for demolition.

Orchard Road Presbyterian Church’s main building put forth for conservation

Orchard Road Presbyterian Church's main building (right) has been proposed for conservation.
Orchard Road Presbyterian Church's main building (right) has been proposed for conservation.

Two die in shooting at Salt Lake City church parking lot, several injured

Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.

China detains six underground church members in latest crackdown, church tells members

Beijing has long required religious groups to be registered.
Beijing has long required religious groups to be registered.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.