Originally published in Persecution.Org In statements on social media and state-owned media platforms, China is celebrating an increase in government persecution of religious minorities in 2024. The Chinese government views religious freedom as a threat to the exclusive loyalty it believes is owed to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules […]
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Hungary helping families of beheaded DRC Christians, urges world not to ignore massacre
SA voices also speak out on Christian persecution Originally published in Worthy News Hungary says it is rushing aid to families of 70 Christians who were beheaded by Islamist fighters in a Protestant church in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urges the world “not […]
Man who saved 2.4m babies by donating blood dies at 88
Originally published in Faith Pot James Harrison, an Australian man whose rare blood antibody saved the lives of 2.4 million babies, has died at age 88. The Bible tells us that “the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11). Harrison lived this truth. His story shows how […]
7 million Christians partake in record-breaking event
Originaly published in Premier Christian News A global Christian movement has made history, uniting an estimated seven million believers from 225 countries and territories in a 25-hour worldwide event. Through cutting-edge AI technology, livestreaming, and a shared commitment to prayer and worship, Christians across every continent participated in Gather25. The […]
Judge rules school chaplain’s sacking for challenging LGBT+ ‘unsafe’
Originally published in Christian Daily A judge in England on Tuesday March 4 , ruled a school chaplain’s firing for challenging LGBT+ teaching was “unsafe” due to anti-Christian bias of a member of the employment tribunal that had dismissed his appeal, according to an advocacy group. Trent College in Long […]
Evangelical leaders in Jerusalem call for Israeli sovereignty over Biblical heartland
Originally published in Israel365News A group of conservative American evangelical leaders recently visited Jerusalem, expressing robust support for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria — the biblical heartland of the Jewish people — and calling for an end to Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip. The visit occurred as US […]
Pope’s condition still critical, but shows ‘slight improvement’
Originally published in Church Leaders Doctors said there has been a “slight improvement” in Pope Francis’ condition on Monday after he suffered a respiratory crisis and blood work showed initial signs of kidney failure over the weekend. Despite the promising report, however, the doctors said their prognosis remains guarded. “The […]
Elderly woman first to be arrested in Scotland under ‘buffer zone law’ criticised by JD Vance
Originally published in The Christian Post A 74-year-old woman has been arrested near a Glasgow hospital, marking the first case under Scotland’s new “buffer zone law”. She was subsequently charged under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act. Police Scotland said they received a report last week about people gathered […]
Evangelical groups break ground, seek to raise R919m for new worship centre in Qatar
Originally published on The Christian Post The World Evangelical Alliance joined the Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar in a ceremony held on January 24 to break ground for a planned worship center for Evangelical Christians near the capital of the Middle Eastern country. The US $50 million (R919 million) project […]
Heartbreak in Israel as nation mourns deceased hostages
UPDATE (Feb 21): Shock and outrage after release of hostage remains shows body of Shiri Bibas not released, 3 others murdered in captivity — READ STORY ON ALL ISRAEL NEWS The nation of Israel is in mourning. The bodies of four kidnapped hostages from the October 7 massacre made their […]