Kidnapped Nigerian seminarian has been killed
One of four Nigerian seminarians kidnapped last month has been killed, reportedly by his abductors. The three seminarians kidnapped along with him were released in the weeks following their kidnapping.
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How to be hopeful? Stay close to the Lord, pope says on Candlemas
There are always things which seem hopeless if seen with the eyes of the world, which is why those in religious life must stay close to the Lord every day, Pope Francis said Saturday.
IMB TRUSTEES: Chitwood announces five-year plan, new VPs, new missionaries | Baptist Press
Among the elements of IMB president Paul Chitwood's five-year plan announced to trustees are increased church participation in mission and 500 new missionaries. Trustees also elected new VPs and appointed 21 missionaries.
Franklin Graham says cancellation of UK evangelistic events is 'spiritual warfare'
Franklin Graham has asked for prayer as he remains determined to see through his planned UK tour despite multiple venues backing out.
French cardinal acquitted by appeal court of failing to report abuse
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin has been acquitted by a French appeals court of failing to report sexual abuse by a diocesan priest.
Brazil’s president appoints Intelligent Design advocate to head top education agency
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has named an advocate for Intelligent Design as the head of a government agency that oversees the nation s university graduate programs
Three churches reportedly burned down in Sudan
According to a local rights group in Sudan, three churches in a town were burnt down in December 2019 and quickly rebuilt, only to be burnt down again earlier this month.
Muslim Fulani herdsmen kill 16 Christians in Nigeria; gov't condemned for inaction
Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 16 Christians in separate attacks in Plateau state this month amid a spate of violence carried out by various groups against believers in Nigeria
Franklin Graham responds after UK venue cancels tour event over evangelist's views
Evangelist Franklin Graham released a statement Monday after an entertainment venue in the United Kingdom canceled his event due to objections over his views
Algeria orders another Christian church to close as crackdown continues
Yet another Christian church has been ordered to shut down in Algeria as the government s crackdown on houses of worship continues
