Underground Church Pastor in Kenya Beaten, Wounded for Converting to Christianity
A Somali pastor of a secret fellowship in Kenya is still recovering from an infected wound after attacks on him, his wife and child for leaving Islam, he said
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“Famine is at the door” of Somalia, UN Says
The United Nations said Monday it will likely declare famine in the Southern Bay region of the country. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths told reporters that he was shocked at the sight of starvi...
Canadian Leaders Call for More Limits on Free Speech After Deputy PM Confronted by Angry Protester
Canadian leaders have promised to introduce a set of "online harm" bills which would target expression that "undermines Canada's social cohesion or democracy," but according to experts it signals harmful restrictions on free speech rights.
Russia Shuts Down Renowned Magazine, Paper
A Russian judge on Tuesday revoked the publishing license of an independent magazine, Novaya Rasskaz-Gazeta, that's affiliated with a newspaper. The invalidation of the magazine came a day after the...
World Council of Churches Elects First President from 'African Instituted Church'
The World Council of Churches has elected eight new presidents, including the first president to be elected from an African Instituted Church Their obligations include promoting ecumenical ...
An 'Inevitable' Partnership: The Path to Peace and Cooperation Between Iran and Israel
Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran and Israel shared a mutually cooperative relationship. The two countries worked together in areas like economic development, agriculture, and health care. The recent success of the Abraham Accords that brought peace and cooperation between Israel and three Arab countries has experts hopeful that a similar partnership could be forged between Israel and its arch enemy, Iran.
'It's Like God is Speaking Our Language': Zambian Christians Hear the Bible in Their Native Tongue for the First Time
Christians in Zambia hear and read the Bible in their native tongue thanks to the efforts of Wycliffe Associates.
Christians who fled China forced to relocate again after South Korea rejects asylum claims
A Christian congregation that fled to South Korea from China has now traveled to Thailand to appeal for asylum due to continued persecution from Chinese officials
Churches Urged to Take Precautions Ahead of Winter Storms
Christian insurers Ecclesiastical are urging churches to take steps to protect their buildings now before the winter sets in.
Christian Teacher Who Refused to Use Gender Neutral Pronouns Jailed for Contempt of Court
A Christian teacher has been sent to prison for contempt of court following a dispute with his school over the use of transgender pronouns.
