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Originally published in Christian Today This week sees the two-year anniversary of the imprisonment of pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran. Abedini, a US citizen, was working on an orphanage project in his native Iran when he was arrested for “threatening the national security” and sentenced to eight years in prison. […]
Originally published in Christian Today Deborah Savely was devastated when a beloved Bible fell out of her backpack over 40 years ago. Sure, she could have gone to the store and bought another one quite easily, but this particular Bible had special meaning, having been bought by her father in […]
Originally published in Christian Today It was a closely fought campaign to the end but on the night, Scots affirmed their desire to remain within the UK by a consistent margin. Key areas like Glasgow and Dundee voted Yes as they had been expected to, but the victories were not […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Over 800 police officers in Australia arrested 15 people on Thursday allegedly connected to terror group ISIS, who are believed to have planned to kidnap and behead people on camera. The counter-terrorism raids on houses and vehicles in Sydney and Brisbane were the largest […]
Originally published in Times of Israel Despite warnings that the pope may be targeted by Islamic State-aligned terrorists, the Vatican has said that Francis will not be changing his plans to visit Albania, which has a majority Sunni Muslim population. “There is no reason to change the pope’s itinerary,” Vatican […]
Originally published in Morning Star News Three pastors in Iran are facing charges that could lead to the death penalty for activities in the house-church movement in an unprecedented crackdown on converts from Islam, according to human rights groups. Iranian authorities recently filed charges against Silas Rabbani, assistant pastor in […]
Originally published in The Christian Post After almost being martyred in Sudan for refusing to renounce her Christian faith a few months ago, global Christian icon Meriam Ibrahim, 27, is breathing easier now and smiling. “Faith means life. If you don’t have faith, you are not alive,” said Meriam Ibrahim […]
The Muslim terrorist group ISIS, or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, has released a third beheading video, this time executing a British aid worker who had been providing humanitarian assistance in Syria. The video, which was labeled “a message to the allies of America,” begins with footage of UK […]
Once hardline Protestant leader, Rev Ian Paisley, who later in his life opted for an alliance with bitter Catholic rivals helping to bring Northern Ireland peace, died Friday at the age of 88, his family said. “My beloved husband, Ian, entered his eternal rest this morning,” a statement announcing his […]
Originally published in Ecumenical News Ukrainian Greek-Catholic bishops from around the world, meeting in Lviv for their annual Holy Synod, have appealed to the international community to help restore peace in Ukraine. “Ukraine is flowing with blood!” the bishops began, noting the “direct military intervention” in Ukraine by Russia, Vatican Radio reported […]