Middle East

Expert sounds alarm on ‘gruesome’ Christian persecution in Syria

Originally published in Faithwire Christian leaders recently came together to send a letter to President Donald Trump, warning the commander-in-chief about the dire situation for Christians and other minority groups inside Syria. The letter, written by Dede Laugesen, president of Save the Persecuted Christians, was delivered before Trump held a meeting last […]

SA Christian leaders committed to countering misinformation, promoting friendship, after visit to Israel

Originally published in Israel Today A high-level delegation of South African Christian leaders visited Israel in mid-November with a clear mission: to witness the reality on the ground, strengthen long-standing ties with the Jewish state and return home as “ambassadors for truth” at a time when diplomatic ties between Jerusalem […]

Blind Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy

Originally published in Christian Daily A 49-year-old blind Christian in Pakistan has been arrested and charged with blasphemy, punishable by death, after a Muslim accused him of insulting Islam’s prophet, his mother said. Martha Yousaf, the nearly 80-year-old mother of Nadeem Masih, said that Waqas Mazhar and other Muslims often […]

Could this be a miracle? Archaeologists unearth 1 200-year-old artifact etched with Christ’s Image

Originally published in Charisma Archaeologists just may have made a truly miraculous discovery. According to Fox News, a group of researchers in Turkey just found a 1 200-year-old loaf of bread that was burned with the image of Jesus Christ on it. The Karaman Governorship made the announcement of this incredible […]

‘Sign of hope’: Churches destroyed by the Islamic State reopen in Iraq

Originally published in The Christian Post Two historic churches in Mosul, Iraq, have officially reopened after years of restoration, nearly a decade after their destruction during the Islamic State’s occupation. The reconsecration ceremonies marked a rare moment of revival for the region’s dwindling Christian population. On Wednesday, local residents, clergy […]

Joy, surprises, and spirit: ‘Israel Night’ shines at ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem

Originally published in allisraelnews The dedicated “Israel Night” at this year’s International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) gathering for the Feast of Tabernacles was surprisingly healing. Tears of joy and relief came unexpectedly as crowds representing 71 countries around the world — including 120 South African pastors — all burst into rejoicing, enthusiastically […]