United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Releases 2025 Annual Report
The report documents religious freedom conditions in 2024 and recommends policy to the White House, Congress, and State Department to …
Bishop Mounstephen supports campaign for more aid for persecuted Christians
The Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Winchester, has backed an open letter published by Catholic charity Aid to the …
David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
David Smith MP is today announced as the UK’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and will …
Government appoints new faith minister
Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley, aged 44, has been appointed as the government’s new Faith Minister …
General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
The Church of England’s General Synod calls for the creation of a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression …
Climate Change, Conflict, and Freedom of Religious Belief
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it is a risk multiplier for conflict and a threat to Freedom …
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion Bill backed by Foreign Secretary
The Special Envoy promotes and protects international freedom of religion and belief, highlighting cases of concern and advocating for the …
Break the Silence : new podcast series
Aid the the Church in Need has launched a new podcast series to give a voice to individuals who have …
Pathways to Peace: Webinar on Freedom of Religion and Belief : 23 Nov, ONLINE
The webinar will feature reflections on fundamental human rights rooted in international legal treaties and the protection of places of …
Catholic charity announces new award as part of #RedWednesday
A Catholic charity has unveiled plans to launch a new award recognising fortitude and faith in the face of persecution …
Red Wednesday Event : 22 Nov, Helston
A short service to support persecuted Christians across the world …
Cornwall Network for Supporting Persecuted Christians
A new Churches Together in Cornwall Liaison Group, launching 5 November 2023 to mark the International Day of Prayer for …
Afternoon of Prayer for the Persecuted Church and for Peace : 14 Nov, Falmouth
We are all called to pray for peace at this time of war, violence and conflict. So everyone is welcome …
Italian government appoints first envoy for Freedom of Religion with focus on Christians
The plight of persecuted Christians around the world is to be given particular attention by Italy, after the Deputy Prime …
UN Security Council adopts Bishop’s recommendations on Freedom of Religion or Belief
The Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, has welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of a joint UK / UAE Government …
Bishop ‘jailed’ to highlight Human Rights campaign
The Bishop of Truro stood in a mock prison cell outside Truro Cathedral in support of the local Amnesty International …
EU finally appoints religious freedom envoy after almost 3 year wait
The European Commission has appointed Frans van Daele as Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief …
Understanding the Times : Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week 2022
We have produced daily devotional videos to help you each day of Suffering Church Action & Awareness Week to focus …
A Delegation from the Diocese of Truro On a Visit to MECC in Beirut
H.E. Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen: guaranteeing the religious freedom in Lebanon is good news for the country, the region and …
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church : 6 Nov, ONLINE
This is an important opportunity to stand with Christians across the world from multiple denominations and organisations to pray with …
Why Our Religious Freedom Matters
Lecture given by Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, and Author of the FCDO’s independent review of persecuted Christians, …
Understanding the Times: Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week : 22 Oct, Swindon & ONLINE
Please join us for our Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week Launch …
‘Boris’ successor must tackle FORB abuses’
In the build-up to the UN’s International Day to Commemorate the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or …
Faith and Frontiers: Christian Responses to the Migration Crisis : 17 Sep, ONLINE
This conference will explore the Christian response to those who seek asylum and refuge …
International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief: London 2022
Latest news from the Conference being held on 5-6 July …
Open Doors warns of rapidly growing threat of digital persecution against Christians
A new report by Open Doors UK, Digital Persecution – The New Frontier for Freedom of Religion or Belief, has …
The Rise of Global Christian Persecution: Truro Conference June 2022 : Proceedings
Proceedings of the recent Conference in Truro at which six of the UK’s leading experts addressed the growing and global …
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s 2022 Annual Report
In its 2022 Annual Report, USCIRF recommends 15 countries to the State Department for designation as “countries of particular concern” …
MPs debate violence in Nigeria following church massacre on Pentecost Sunday
The House of Commons held on debate on the growing violence in Nigeria following the attack to a Catholic church …
Watch all episodes: ‘Why Christians should speak up for all faiths’
This week we wrapped up our online series with the Bishop of Truro, which explored why Christians should be at …
China’s internet clampdown is step closer to ‘cancelling Christianity’
Christian websites in China have been suspended as new digital content …
“Changemakers” course will help empower the grassroots for freedom of religion or belief
A new “Local Changemakers Course” is being released by the Freedom of Religion or Belief Learning Platform to help empower …
UK to host international conference to promote freedom of religion or belief this July in London
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will host a global summit to promote freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) …
Barnabas Fund Supporters’ Meeting : 11 Jun, ONLINE
Incluidng updates on the emerging needs of the suffering Church at present, and Barnabas’ response, particularly in Ukraine, Afghanistan and …
Struck Down But Not Destroyed: 20 Years of Prayer and Protest for Eritrea: 19 May
Stand with us alongside our Eritrean friends in prayer and protest to mark 20 years since the beginning of a …
Why Christians should speak up for people of all faiths: 13 Apr-25 May, ONLINE
Protecting an individual’s right to choose what and who they believe in is articulated in Genesis 1 and 2, but …
The Forgotten Women: Persecuted Women and Girls from Religious Minorities : 8 Mar, ONLINE
Alongside first-hand accounts from survivors of sexual violence and forced conversion, the event will unpack further research into persecution of …
Film: Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years : free to stream 11-13 Apr
Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years is the story of how God’s love transformed an ambitious, atheistic hedonist into one …
Lift Up Your Voice: Humanity : 3 Feb, ONLINE
An evening listening and learning from the voices of those who are persecuted for their faith …
All for Jesus – A persecuted discipleship study course : 2-30 March, ONLINE
Join Release International’s Head of Content and Theology Kenneth Harrod for a five week study course to understand persecution theology …
#RedWednesday: Falmouth Justice and Peace Action Group Service : 24 Nov, Falmouth
Marking Red Wednesday with a simple service to remember the sufferfing church and those persecuted for their faith. All welcome …
Global Prayer Watch: Climate Change and the Persecuted Church : 6 Nov, ONLINE
We will be praying during the UN’s COP26 conference in Glasgow for God’s purposes for climate change. We will also …
Launch of Suffering Church Action & Awareness Week (SCAAW) 2021 : 30 Oct, ONLINE
Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Fund, will speak on A Suffering Church in an Age of Uncertainty …
G7 Prayer Breakfast: The Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for All : 13 Jun, ONLINE
Nury Turkel, a U.S. Commissioner on International Religious Freedom will address a G7 prayer breakfast in Cornwall on Sunday 13th …
Standing up for religious freedom: What it looks like and why we should fight for it : 19 May, ONLINE
ACN is joining forces with Catholic Voices (CV) to host a webinar on Wednesday, 19th May at 6pm – a …
Launch of ACN’s ‘Religious Freedom in the World Report 2021 : 20 Apr, ONLINE
We invite you to the virtual launch of ACN’s Religious Freedom in the World report, which assesses the extent that …
Eight Contemporary Pressures on the Persecuted Church : 27 Mar, ONLINE
This remote event is an opportunity to hear directly from Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Fund, Caroline Kerslake, …
How valuable are the EU’s external FoRB activities? A conversation with the EEAS : 17 Mar, ONLINE
The webinar will discuss the EEAS’ policy initiatives in defending and promoting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the …
Set Your Captives Free – #RedWednesday : 25 Nov, ONLINE
On the day of #RedWednesday, join us for the launch of our Set your Captives Free report which explores four …
Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week: SCAAW Live : 31 Oct, ONLINE
For the first time in the 24 year history of Barnabas Fund’s annual event for the suffering Church, we will …
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church : 15 Nov, ONLINE
This special online event will feature testimony from China, India and Nigeria, so save the date, tell your friends …
New BARNABAS TODAY website launch : 5 Sep, ONLINE
Barnabas Today will be a platform for resources written from and for situations of suffering, to bring hope and encouragement …
Faith on the Frontline Webinar : 7 Jul, ONLINE
What would you do if your church was raided by police and Bibles made illegal? Despite facing hostility and risk, …
Barnabas Fund Supporters’ Afternoon : 20 Jun, ONLINE
This remote event is an opportunity to hear directly from Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, Founder and International Director of Barnabas Fund, …
