Pope delivers Easter message; Christian communities celebrate Jesus' resurrection
Pope Francis celebrated Easter Mass at the St. Peter's Basilica, and all over the world, Christians are doing the same.
Nun recounts details of massacre in Yemen retirement home
A nun who survived the attack of the Islamic State on a retirement home in Yemen early this month recounted what happened during the massacre, where four nuns and 12 others were killed and a priest has gone missing.
Christian college gets $1 million from anonymous donor for Jordan acheological project
John Brown University received $1 million dollars from an anonymous donor in support of their archaeological project in Jordan.
Pope Francis washes & kisses feet of refugees, including 3 Muslims; condemns Brussels attackers at Holy Thursday rite
Pope Francis on Thursday washed and kissed the feet of refugees, including three Muslim men, and condemned arms makers as partly responsible for Islamist militant attacks that killed at least 31 people in Brussels.
Pope's representative at U.N. session: Empower women
"Empowering women and girls will greatly help the world community not to leave anyone behind, and their empowerment will empower us all," Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, said.
Brussels bombings aftermath: U.S. needs tighter immigration policies, say evangelists
Two evangelists have spoken out regarding immigration policies in the United States in the wake of the attacks in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday.
Brussels ISIS bombing aftermath: Will church be next? Can people 'destroy evil'?
The Brussels bombing on Tuesday has put churches and governments on high alert. The terror that the Islamic State wishes to spread has seeped into society and a vicar has expressed his fear that the church might be the next target.
Christian lawyer released from China's 'black jail'
Lawyer Zhang Kai posted a message in Chinese social networking site WeChat on Wednesday, saying that he has been released from prison. He was put behind bars last year for assisting in the litigation of religion-based cases.
Christians, governments on high alert for terror attacks as Easter draws near
Christians and governments in different parts of the globe are on alert especially with Easter fast approaching, a time when further terror attacks might happen.
3,000 child refugees to be allowed into UK from Europe after House of Lords vote
The amendment to the Immigration Bill filed by Labour's Lord Dubs was supported by peers, outvoting the government in the House of Lords 306 to 204. Once the bill becomes law, ministers would have to allow 3,000 child refugees from Europe to take refuge in Britain.
Pope Francis, Bishop of Gloucester to wash feet of young refugees, women prisoners on Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will be washing the feet of young refugees, in the way that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, the Bishop of Gloucester, will also be washing feet, but it will be those of women at the Eastwood Park Women's Prison in Falfield, ...
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.