Originally published in CBN News. Athens, Greece, was once a city of glory, intellect, and progress. Today, the once booming acropolis is no stranger to economic turmoil and uncertainty about how to handle the millions of Syrian refugees now teeming at its shores. Some 97% of the country identifies with […]
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Over 3 500 Muslim refugees baptised in Germany
Originally published in Christian Today More than 3 500 Muslim refugees have turned to Christ and been baptised in Germany in the last two years, a new survey reveals. Churches report that many of the refugees being baptised had converted in their home countries such as Syria and Iraq, and […]
Franklin Graham moves Christian persecution summit from Russia
Originally published in Christian Today Evangelist Franklin Graham has said he is cancelling a summit meeting on persecuted Christians in Russia because of new laws restricting Christian freedom. Instead, the summit will take place in the US next year. Writing on Facebook, Graham said: “Earlier this year I announced that […]
Attack inside French church shocks West, but not Christians in Africa
Originally published in Fox News The murder Tuesday of an elderly priest inside a church in France during Mass shocked and sickened the West, but Christians in Africa have long known there is no sanctuary from radical Islamic terrorism. In 2015, more than 2 000 Christian churches in Africa were […]
In a place where churches are closing, this man keeps the faith alive
Originally published in CBN News Traditional Christianity is losing ground across Europe. Many churches are closing as their members abandon the faith. But CBN News found a tiny nation where the opposite is happening. Thanks to the efforts of one man, Christianity is not only alive but thriving in the […]
Originally published by Charisma News The United Kingdom shocked everyone and made the decision to leave the European Union. With 72.2 percent voter turnout, 51.9 percent chose to leave. England and Wales voted to leave while Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain. You can see a breakdown of the […]
Thousands attend first National Day of Prayer in war-torn Ukraine
Originally published in Assist News Services For the first time in the history of Ukraine, all of the churches of the country recently came together for a National Day of Prayer for their war-torn nation and for peace. The three-hour event, that took place on Saturday, June 18, 2016, was […]
Noah’s Ark replica shipwrecked
Originally published in Breaking Israel News Johan Huiber’s dream almost sank last Friday when his reproduction of Noah’s Ark collided with a Norwegian Coast Guard vessel in Oslo Harbor. Like the Biblical original, Huiber’s ark has no engine or rudder, meaning that cruises require towing the ark. While moving the […]
Pope Francis meets with Evangelical, Pentecostal leaders in John 17 spirit
Originally published in The Christian Post Pope Francis and several prominent Evangelical and Pentecostal leaders met in Rome last Friday to discuss areas of mutual agreement and where they respectfully disagreed. The aim of the gathering, which had no official agenda, was to build unity between Christian traditions that have […]
Jesus appears to refugees crossing stormy Aegean Sea, calms waters
Originally published in God Reports When the wind and the waves threatened to swamp a boat filled with refugees fleeing the Middle East, Jesus made a dramatic appearance to them and calmed the waters, saving their lives. The truly amazing account is from Erick Schenkel, executive director of the Jesus […]