In the latest of seemingly never-ending reports of deadly violence in Nigeria comes news that suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 65 people at a funeral in a village in the north-east of the country last Saturday. In the past decade tens of thousands of people — mainly Christians […]
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Age-defying champion golfer champions his Lord
Let’s get this straight from the start: The golfers on the senior tours for the over-50s in America and Europe are not a bunch of geriatrics hacking the ball around. Golf lends itself to longevity and a player of 50 can still be extremely competitive. Yes, you may lose a bit of power off […]
Testimonies of God at work in Muslim world
Despite war and persecution in the Middle East, Muslims there are encountering Jesus and coming to believe that He is the Son of God and witnessing miraculous answers to prayer in Jesus’ name. During a recent visit to South Africa, Jane*, a missionary based in Lebanon, shared with Gateway News […]
Pro-Trump, pro-Israel, pro-religious freedom Boris Johnson to lead Britain
Article compiled from reports in CBN News, Fox News, Christian Today, Charisma News and Breaking Israel News Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson will become Britain’s next prime minister after he convincingly won a ballot vote of Conservative Party members against Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, it was announced yesterday. He will replace outgoing […]
Week of repentance, prayer for peace called in unrest-hit Malawi
Intercessors around world urged to join campaign Christian leaders in Malawi have called a national week of repentance and prayer for peace in response to ongoing civil unrest in the nation following allegedly rigged national elections on May 21. The theme of the week from August 5 to August 11 […]
Four Christians executed for wearing crosses in latest Burkina Faso attacks
Originally published in Faithwire Four Christians in Burkina Faso were executed in their village on June 27 by unidentified Islamist terrorists who singled them out for wearing crosses that signified their faith in Christ. Field workers from Open Doors USA who spoke with survivors say the armed militants “Told everyone […]
Uganda’s President Museveni receives Prophet Uebert Angel
Originally published in UG Christian News President Yoweri Museveni this week met and held discussions with visiting Prophet Uebert Angel, the founder of Spirit Embassy (Good News Church), a Pentecostal ministry in the United Kingdom. According to State House officials, Prophet Angel’s meeting with President Museveni on Monday followed several […]
UK report urges sanctions on countries that persecute Christians
Originally published in Aleteia A report commissioned by the British foreign secretary has found that Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the the world, and recommends that sanctions should be imposed on the perpetrators of this oppression. The report, compiled by Philip Mountstephen, the bishop of Truro, and commissioned […]
Cricket World Cup nations with very little religious freedom
Special report by Open Doors SA The 2019 Cricket World Cup is moving toward a climax and many of us have chosen our favourite teams (though sadly the Proteas are out of the competition) and cricketers around the world. A shocking reality is that half of the countries (five) participating […]
South African family murdered in Afghanistan inducted onto martyr’s memorial
Originally published in Charisma News The induction ceremony of Werner, Jean-Pierre and Rode Groenewald onto the Martyrs Memorial in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was streamed online last Saturday as part of the inaugural Day of the Christian Martyr. Werner, Hannelie and their two children, Jean-Pierre and Rode, left their comfortable lives in […]