
Middle East

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Daughter of Christian jailed in Syria urges U.S. action
The daughter of a Christian detained in Syria without charges since February 2025 on Tuesday (Sept. 15) called on the U.S. administration to use its influence to secure his release. -
Michael Youssef preaches in Amman as ministry reports more than 500 professions of faith
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European Parliament to host conference on future of Christians in Syria
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Rev. Dr. Michael Youssef on hope, reconciliation, and the role of Christians in Jordan
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US slams 'golden door' on world’s persecuted Christians, report says
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Palestinian Christian denied Bible in detention released after 32 months
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Museum of the Bible to host 'Dawn of Christianity' exhibit on Jordan's biblical heritage
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., signed an Aug. 1 agreement with Jordan's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to host "Jordan: Dawn of Christianity," an international exhibit tracing key biblical sites in modern-day Jordan. -

'Thou shalt not steal,' Huckabee says in warning to settlers targeting Palestinian Americans' West Bank properties
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has warned militant Israeli settlers against seizing properties owned by Palestinian Americans in the occupied West Bank, calling such actions "a violation of God's law" and raising the prospect of U.S. sanctions against those responsible. -

Christian jailed without charges in Syria; others threatened with arbitrary arrest
Syria has jailed a Christian – a former mayor who led the defense of an Islamic State assault on his town 11 years ago – without charges since February 2025, rights groups say. -

Jordan’s PM to supervise preparation of Baptismal Millennium sites; four projects totaling $120 million signed
The Jordanian government has taken a significant step to intensify preparations for the second millennium celebration of the Baptism of Jesus Christ at the Baptism Site, the government announced Aug. 11. -

‘My uncle was martyred’: How Shahbaz Bhatti’s sacrifice shaped his nephew’s calling
In today's episode of Faith Without Frontiers podcast, Bhatti discusses how his family’s history, his Christian faith and the assassination of his uncle, Shahbaz Bhatti, shaped his commitment to religious freedom and public service. -

Head of Evangelical Kurdish Church in Beirut released from detention in Syria
Pastor Nihad Hassan, head of the Evangelical Kurdish Church in Beirut, was released on Monday (Aug. 3) from detention in Syria, which also coincided with his birthday. -

How a Texas church hosted a cultural and archaeological event around Jordan's World Cup game
The Rev. Dennis Wiles, pastor of First Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, wanted to do something special for the World Cup. Nine tournament games were scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and the church owned space downtown, not far from where they would be played.
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