Christian couples, attorney assaulted in India
A Hindu extremist mob in northern India last month assaulted two Christian couples and an attorney for several hours, accusing them of forced conversion, sources said.
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Nigerian Christian sentenced to death by hanging granted full pardon after pressure from US lawmaker
A Nigerian Christian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani radical in self-defense following an attack on his farm has been released from prison after Adamawa state Gov Ahmadu
New York Village Threatens Church for Christmas Tree Fundraiser
A New York town told a Catholic church that its annual Christmas tree fundraiser violated its zoning laws. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in the Village of The Branch in Long Island, New York, urged ...
How should we understand the Nigerian crisis?
Misrepresenting or politicizing the security problem in Nigeria will not help us move toward a solution. Unbalanced, sensationalist narratives can do a lot of damage, our brothers and sisters in Nigerian churches deserve better.
Trafficking victims rise worldwide as experts, survivors call for stronger action
Earlier this month, the Institute of Anthropology of the Pontifical Gregorian University organized an international conference in Rome to discuss trafficking prevention efforts.
Former pastor, now Santa Claus, finds Gospel opportunities | Baptist Press
FORT WORTH (BP) – Imagine being a child at the mall asking Santa Claus for a wish he cannot possibly fulfill. Now imagine watching as Santa bows his head in prayer to ask God to make your wish come true.
Early Christmas gift for some Nigerian families of abducted children
Families in Nigeria were given an early Christmas gift this week as 130 children and teachers kidnapped a month ago from a Catholic school were released on Sunday, according to government and church officials. International Christian Concern here summarize the situation.
How candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe
Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many outside the region. Yet across Eastern and Central Europe, Christmas is still marked by traditions shaped by faith, memory and shared life—customs that quietly anchor the season in meaning and community.
Muslims block Christians from celebrating Christmas in Indonesia
As police looked on, Muslims in West Java Province, Indonesia on Dec. 14 formed a human wall to block Christians from attending a Christmas service, according to local media.
Maine Church Sues UMC, Claims Denomination is Wrongfully Trying to Take over Property
A small Maine congregation is suing a regional body of The United Methodist Church, claiming that the mainline denomination is trying to take over its property
