Christian slain with swords by Muslim extremists in Uganda
Muslim extremists with swords in eastern Uganda on Monday (Aug. 19) killed a Christian for leading Muslims to Christ, sources said.
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Supreme Court of Pakistan bows to Islamist threats
Islamist death threats compelled the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (Aug. 22) to remove part of a ruling recognizing an Ahmadi’s religious freedom, a move that will lead to more persecution of religious minorities, sources said.
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World Vision calls for immediate and decisive action to protect children, vulnerable communities from 'preventable' mpox
While the first reported cases of mpox beyond Africa have made international headlines and for many brought up memories of the recent pandemic with lockdowns affecting nations across the world, Christian relief organization World Vision has remained focused the situation in the DRC where the virus is affecting already vulnerable populations.
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Evangelical Alliance calls on political leaders to prioritize stubbornly high poverty levels in Northern Ireland
In light of stubbornly high poverty levels in Northern Ireland that also affect nearly a quarter of children, a leading evangelical body highlighted the significant contributions churches make to addressing poverty in the communities but called on political leaders to prioritize the issue and take action to address root causes.
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Evangelical voices at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Brazil: 'faith communities as promoters of social cohesion'
From August 19 to 23, the G20 Interfaith Forum is taking place in Brasilia, featuring key contributions from Evangelical leaders. Pastor Juan Cruz Cellammare, President of the Latin Evangelical Alliance, and Pastor Harold Segura, Director of the Faith and Development Department for World Vision Latin America and the Caribbean, were among those prominently involved. Their contributions have centered on vital issues such as religious freedom, poverty, social inequality, and the Church's role in fo
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Ban on Christian dance group in Barbados stands in spite of rescinded ruling
By Chris EyteA Christian dance group in Barbados remains disqualified for its biblically based performance on gender identity despite an arbiter rescinding his decision to uphold the ban, according to reports.
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Christian parents regain custody of three girls in Pakistan
Three girls illegally detained by their employers were forced to testify that they had converted to Islam and wished to return to their captors, but a judge in Pakistan returned them to their Christian parents, sources said.
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Amid Sudan peace talks in Geneva, church leaders hold onto hope for God's mercy to end civil war
In the sandy streets of Khartoum, new graffiti scrawled messages of freedom, peace, and liberty, an echo of the dreams of the Sudanese youth in 2019. Back then, amidst the arid landscape of this bustling capital, hope blossomed in the desert. A people’s revolt backed by the military ousted President Omar Hassan al-Bashir who had been in power for three decades.
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First Bible translation for indigenous ethnic people groups completed in Colombia
By CDI StaffThe Colombian Bible Society has unveiled the first complete translation of the Bible into an indigenous language: Wayuunaiki, which will serve two indigenous ethnic groups in Colombia. The Wayú ethnic community constitutes 20% of the indigenous population. The Nasa people, another native group, represent approximately 12.8%, according to data from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) in 2019.
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Australian Christian charity calls for drastic action after survey reveals 1 in 10 teens homeless
By Chris Eyte1-in-10 teenagers surveyed had experienced homelessness in Australia in the past year, according to a 2023 youth survey by Mission Australia, a national Christian charity that revealed the stark figures for its ‘The Unfair Divide’ youth homelessness report published on August 1.
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Pro-life worker in UK compensated for arrest outside abortion clinic
By Chris EyteA Christian pro-life worker arrested twice for praying silently outside an abortion clinic in England has received 13,000 pounds (16,858 USD) from police for her “unjust treatment and the breach of her human rights” by officers, according to legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International.
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Turin Shroud could be 2,000 years old, new scientific research finds
By Chris EyteRecently published scientific analysis of the Turin Shroud (TS) suggests the linen cloth bearing the image of a crucified man, whom some believe to be Jesus himself, is 2,000 years old – far older than previously thought.
