Churches

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

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.

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.

Orchard Road Presbyterian Church’s main building put forth 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.

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

Beijing has long required religious groups to be registered.

Fire ravages Amsterdam church amid Dutch New Year celebrations

The blaze broke out in the early hours at the Vondelkerk, a tourist attraction that has overlooked one of the city’s top parks since 1872.

Indonesia celebrated Christmas with prayers for Sumatra

“The power of Christmas lies not in the festivity of the celebration, but in the courage to share the burdens of those who are hurting,” said Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar.

Pope Leo urges joyful, welcoming Church in speech to Vatican cardinals

Pope Leo warned officials against “falling into rigidity or ideology” in enforcing Church teachings.

Man charged after allegedly placing item resembling an explosive device within church premises

Kokulananthan Mohan, who allegedly committed the offence at around 7am on Dec 21, is believed to have acted alone.

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