Christians arrested in Iran’s post-conflict crackdown
At least 21 Christians have been arrested in five different cities in Iran in a crackdown on “dissent” following the end of military conflict with Israel, according to advocacy group Article18.
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After UN court says countries can sue over climate damage, Christian leader warns: ‘The real crisis is spiritual’
In a landmark legal development with global implications, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on July 23 that countries can be held legally accountable for breaching climate obligations under international law—a move that allows poorer nations to sue wealthier ones for contributing to climate change.
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The history behind the first Welsh Bible and its connection to Queen Elizabeth I
The Welsh language has had the whole Bible since 1588. This is the story … The Welsh language is the original language of Britain. It was the local language of the province of Britannia during the Roman occupation, and as a result it absorbed some Latin. When the Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain, they brought the English language. English and Welsh are not mutually understandable. In English, the word for foreign became the modern word ‘Welsh’ because the local British language was foreign to the
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South Korean church leaders call for new strategy in rebuilding North Korean churches
To mark the 80th anniversary of liberation and division, the 7th North Korean Church Planting Forum was held to review the Korean church’s readiness and direction for unified mission work and the planting of churches in North Korea, and to refine strategies. Under the theme “80th Anniversary of Liberation: Diagnosis and Vision for North Korean Church Planting,” the forum was held on July 17 at the Cappella Hall in the basement of the Second General Building of Chongshin University in Dongjak-gu,
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Fourth annual IPAC meeting strengthens global Anglican–Pentecostal cooperation in mission and service
A shared commitment to global mission and service was reaffirmed during the fourth annual meeting of the International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC), as delegates explored ways to deepen cooperation between the two Christian traditions.
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Mark Short appointed as new Anglican Primate in Australia, 'first evangelical since 1982'
By Chris EyteA former journalist and evangelical—Right Rev Dr Mark Short, Bishop of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn— has been confirmed to be the next Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. In a Facebook post, the Canberra Declaration stated: “For the first time since 1982, an evangelical bishop — Mark Short — will serve as the national leader of Australia’s Anglican Church.” In a public statement (July 21), the Archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, himself an evangelical Christian, welcomed the
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National Guard evicts Anna Sanders Seminary, seizes Assemblies of God property in Mexico City
By Ommar AyalaA large-scale security operation was carried out in Mexico City last Friday at the premises of the Anna Sanders Theological Seminary, part of the National Council of the Assemblies of God. Authorities also intervened at the “Jesus Christ Light to the Nations” Christian Church, the Southern District offices of the Assemblies of God, and the offices of the Christian bookstore Recursos Cristianos Kerygma.
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Pastor and extended family massacred in Suwayda city, Syria
By Edward RossAn armed group in Suwayda city, Syria last week massacred a Christian pastor and several members of his extended family as they hid in their house from military clashes in the area, according to published reports.
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Focus on Jesus at center of 129th annual Allianzkonferenz in Germany
By Chris EyteThe 129th Allianzkonferenz (Alliance Conference), Germany’s oldest Bible conference, will take place July 30 to August 3, 2025, with a clear focus on the person of Jesus Christ as its central theme. Organized annually by the German Evangelical Alliance (Evangelische Allianz in Deutschland), the event will gather hundreds of Christians in the town of Bad Blankenburg, Thuringia, for five days of Bible teaching, fellowship, and discussion on faith and society.
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Christian artist Forrest Frank fractures back in skateboarding accident, writes viral worship song from bed
By CDI StaffForrest Frank, the Christian singer behind hits like “Good Day,” “UP!” and “Your Way’s Better,” suffered multiple back fractures in a skateboarding accident last week — but turned his painful setback into a moment of praise that’s resonating widely online.
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Joel Smallbone on for KING & COUNTRY'S 'important' hiatus, Christmas comeback: 'Grand reset'
For KING & COUNTRY is going from Christmas to Christmas, and making history along the way. After stepping back from the touring spotlight for a year of creative rest and renewal, the Grammy-winning duo will return to the stage this December with A Drummer Boy Christmas: The Live Experience, concluding with a five-night holiday residency at the Grand Ole Opry House, marking the longest artist residency ever held at the iconic Nashville venue.
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Relatives of Muslim pressure Christian family to drop rape charges
Relatives of a Muslim in Pakistan who raped a 14-year-old Christian girl are threatening her family to compel them to drop charges, sources said.
