Christian group in Indonesia appeals revocation of building permits
A Christian organization in Indonesia is appealing a decision to revoke its construction permits, asserting the revocations were unlawful, sources said.
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Sri Lanka churches shift from emergency aid to long recovery weeks after Cyclone Ditwah
Several weeks after Cyclone Ditwah devastated large parts of Sri Lanka, the immediate emergency phase has eased in some areas, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe for hundreds of thousands of families who lost homes, livelihoods and basic possessions, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka.
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Interview with Professor Tobias Brandner: Understanding Hong Kong's diverse Christian faith
Originally from Switzerland, Tobias Brander came to Hong Kong with the Basel Mission in 1996. Having lived in Hong Kong for 29 years, he worked first as a prison chaplain and now teaches at the Divinity School of Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong as an academic professor.
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Jamaican churches seek repair funds after Hurricane Melissa ravages island
More than 170 churches across Jamaica have applied for government repair grants after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island, damaging religious buildings that often serve as emergency shelters and community hubs. The Category 5 hurricane hit the island on Oct. 28 with 185 mph (298 km/h) winds and up to 30 inches of rainfall leading to severe flooding and landslides. Parts of the South West went underwater with roads and bridges washed away. 45 people died with up to 27 missing and more than
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Floods kill more than 200 across Southern Africa as churches become shelters
Torrential rains have killed more than 200 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across Southern Africa since late December, as churches across the region open their doors as emergency shelters and relief centers amid widespread flooding and infrastructure damage.
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Argentina creates national bioethics commission that includes faith leaders
Argentina’s Ministry of Health has formed a National Advisory Commission on Bioethics that includes prominent Christian and other faith leaders, giving religious voices a formal role in advising on sensitive ethical issues in medicine and public health.
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Jordan seeks to boost Christian pilgrimage in talks with global evangelical leaders
By Daoud KuttabJordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazeen met Monday with senior evangelical leaders to explore ways to expand Christian pilgrimage to the kingdom, as Jordan steps up preparations for major upcoming commemorations linked to key events in Christian history.
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Stuttgart conference to focus on Muslim engagement as leader calls Church to be ‘prepared to answer’
As Europe grapples with questions of religious identity, migration and social cohesion, Christian leaders from across the continent and beyond will gather in Stuttgart from March 17–21 for a training and networking event aimed at equipping churches to engage more thoughtfully and confidently with Muslim communities.
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Churches among buildings destroyed by wildfire in southern Chile
A dense cloud of smoke covered the sky over southern Chile yesterday, as thousands of families in the towns of Lirquén and Penco faced the aftermath of recent wildfires. The fires have killed at least 20 people and burned more than 34,000 hectares, affecting communities across the region, including faith-based groups.
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‘Break the Debt Blues’ campaign launched by UK charity tackling financial anxiety
By Chris EyteChristians Against Poverty (CAP) has launched a new nationwide campaign aimed at helping millions of U.K. adults struggling with financial anxiety in the aftermath of the Christmas season, as rising household costs deepen pressure on already stretched budgets. The “Break the Debt Blues” campaign, launched this month, comes as an estimated 5.3 million adults report that the festive season added significant pressure to already stretched budgets, according to CAP. The charity says many now face the
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Mass kidnapping from churches in village in Kaduna state, Nigeria confirmed
Residents of a village in Kaduna state have confirmed to news outlet Truth Nigeria that 177 Christians were kidnapped from three churches on Sunday (Jan. 18) following government attempts to impede access and block information about the crime.
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Officials in Nigeria deny mass kidnapping at churches
Suspected Fulani militias in Kaduna state, Nigeria raided three church worship services on Sunday (Jan. 18) in what local leaders said could be the largest mass kidnapping of Christian farmers in the area.
