Iranian Christian human rights activist Mary Fatima Mohammadi (PHOTO: International Christian Concern) Originally published in International Christian Concern. International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on April 21, Christian human rights activist Mary Fatima Mohammadi received a suspended prison sentence of three months by the Iranian government. The sentence included […]
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Israeli unity government deal prevents unprecedented 4th election
Originally published in CBN News. After 480 days of uncertainty and political turmoil, Israeli leaders agreed to a national unity government. Just before the opening ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Leader Benny Gantz signed an agreement on a […]
Over 40 000 Christians worldwide stand for Yom HaShoah siren
Originally published in Breaking Israel News. As the memorial siren sounded across Israel on Tuesday morning to mark Yom HaShoah, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem hosted over 40 000 Christians worldwide in a live online ceremony which had viewers stand for the siren to honour the over six million Jews who […]
World’s most committed Christians live in Africa, Latin America, US.
Originally published in Pew Research Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with a big presence in most parts of the globe. But not all Christians share the same levels of religious commitment. Christians in Africa and Latin America tend to pray more frequently, attend religious services more regularly and consider […]
Muslim woman finds her ‘dream church’
Originally published in God Reports On the verge of a nervous breakdown, Fatima* cried out to God to reveal Himself to her. Growing up in a strict Muslim home had led her to the point of extreme depression and anxiety. What happened that night launched her on a journey toward […]
More Christians now live in Africa than on any other continent
Originally publish by UG Christian News New research findings reveal that for the first time, Africa has the largest number of Christians in the world. Latin America held that title previously. An infographic provided by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shows that more than […]
Researchers believe they have discovered the Star of Bethlehem
Originally published in Christian Headlines The Star of Bethlehem has intrigued scientists and theologians for centuries. Now, researchers believe they have identified what the star was and where in the sky it can be seen today. According to an article by Ron Allen, the founder of the International Star Bible […]
International Christian group proclaims Jerusalem ‘undivided capital of Jewish state’
Originally published in Breaking Israel News On Tuesday, Christians for Israel International presented a “Jerusalem Declaration” to President Reuven Rivlin at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The Declaration states that Christians acknowledge that the city of Jerusalem belongs to the Jewish people as part of God’s covenant promise and expresses […]
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 […]
Meriam Ibrahim getting media award for showing “what it means to not be ashamed of Christ”
Originally published in Christian Post Meriam Ibrahim, the Christian mother who was held prisoner and initially sentenced to death in Sudan for her faith, is set to receive the National Religious Broadcasters’ President’s Award later in February for showing “what it means to not be ashamed of Christ.” “Meriam Ibrahim […]