Herdsmen kill seven Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Aug. 24 killed two Christians in Benue state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of five others earlier in the month, sources said.
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Colombia: Petro government proposes churches pay taxes on commercial activities
The government of Gustavo Petro has introduced a sweeping tax reform bill in Congress that would require churches in Colombia to pay income tax on their commercial activities. Worship-related work such as congregational meetings, Masses, services, or prayers would remain exempt.
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'Nigeria’s oldest missionary' Ruth Elton dies at 90 years leaving a legacy of selfless service to God and people
Ruth Elton, a 90-year-old British missionary woman who has lived all her life in Nigeria planting churches and preaching the gospel has died after more than seventy years of active ministry.
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‘We need each other as helpers, friends, companions, and partners’ to strengthen the Church’s mission, says European Evangelical Alliance co-leader Connie Duarte
European evangelicals must hold fast to hope in Christ and pursue unity across borders if they are to strengthen their witness, said Connie Duarte, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance. She described hope and unity as inseparable, reminding believers that “without hope, we are most to be pitied,” and that the church grows stronger when it works together in Christ.
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Boko Haram terrorists kill eight Christians in northeast Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday (Aug. 30) killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.
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‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women
By Chris EyteLord David Alton, a veteran Christian human rights campaigner, has urged European governments to act after a United Nations committee raised concerns about reports of forced abortions and sterilisation of women with disabilities in some European Union member states.
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Concerns raised over limited sign language access during Jamaica election debates
By Chris EyteAs Jamaica heads to the polls on Sept. 3, questions have been raised about the quality and consistency of sign language interpretation during the televised debates that shaped the campaign. Advocates for the Deaf and hard of hearing community, which makes up an estimated 1–2 percent of the population, say reliable access is essential to ensure full participation in the democratic process.
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Quebec prayer ban shows 'profound misunderstanding' of faith and society, Christian think tank warns
By Chris EyteA leading Christian think tank has criticized Quebec’s plan to ban public prayer, warning that the proposal reflects a growing misunderstanding of religion’s role in society and could undermine institutions central to civic life. Jean-François Roberge, the province’s minister responsible for secularism, has pledged to advance legislation this fall that would prohibit prayers in public spaces. The move, floated by Premier François Legault, was framed as a response to Muslim prayer gatherings at p
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Woman lynched by mob in Nigeria for alleged blasphemy after her response to a marriage joke
By CDI StaffA food vendor in northern Nigeria was killed on Saturday (Aug. 30) by a mob that accused her of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. A casual conversation between a nephew, who jokingly suggested marriage to the woman, turned into another lynching by the public on the grounds of alleged blasphemy.
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Recent Christian convert lured to his death
A former Muslim in eastern Uganda who put his faith in Christ in March was lured to his death on Aug. 19, sources said.
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Men’s ministry conference to debut in Korea Oct. 9, aiming to strengthen families and churches
By CDI StaffA U.S.-based Christian men’s discipleship movement will launch its first conference in South Korea on Oct. 9, introducing an approach to ministry its organizers believe is crucial for the health of churches, families and society.
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Africa Sings Festival marks 10 years of building bridges of peace, sharing the gospel through music and art in Benin
By Ken KagichaIn a small village called Bethlehem in the Northwestern region of Benin, an annual festival of culture and music has been bringing together 20 diverse ethnic groups, and diffusing economic, social and religious tensions that have fuelled violent extremism in West Africa. The 10th edition of the Africa Sings Festival, held on Aug. 15-17, 2025, targeted social cohesion between herder and farmer communities living in a region predominantly and historically occupied by Christians and Muslims.
