Originally published in Premier News An iconic church in Iraq that was vandalised by terror group ISIS has been repaired in what has been described as an encouraging turning point for Christians in the country. Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) repaired e Great Al-Tahira Church (Church […]
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Archbishop condemns oil companies for ‘sparking environmental genocide’
Originally published in Anglican News The Archbishop of York has called for urgent action to stop the oil spills that are devastating communities in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state. Following the release of an interim report of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission, which he chairs, the Archbishop, Dr John Sentamu […]
Religious affairs minister in Sudan signals freedom of religion in new era
Originally published in Morning Star News In another sign that Islamist elements hostile to Christianity in Sudan could be reined in, the minister of religious affairs has reiterated that Christian properties confiscated under the previous regime would be returned. Acknowledging that Christians were persecuted and endured “very bad practices” under […]
Churches attacked, clergy killed in rising unrest in Ethiopia
Originally published in CBN News During the past two years since a young prime minister has taken over as the new leader of Ethiopia, more than 30 churches have been attacked with more than half of the buildings burned to the ground. In addition, clergy and church members have also […]
‘Halloween-cancelled’ event sparks community revival prayer move
An October 31 campaign to take back Halloween for Jesus developed into a global live-streaming event equipping people to pray for revival in their communities, said Warren Horak of Father’s Heart International Ministries. It started after he sent out a prayer event notice via social media advising that Halloween had […]
Impactful ‘Anglicans Ablaze’ conference in Lesotho
By Canon Matiisetso Libetso, chairman Anglicans Ablaze organising committee Anglicans from across Lesotho and from South Africa last month attended an Anglicans Ablaze Conference at the Anglican Cathedral of St Mary and St James in Maseru. It was the second Anglicans Ablaze Conference hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Lesotho and […]
‘Voice of the Unborn Baby’ case in Pretoria High Court next week
WATCH: Flower festival inspires hope in midst of severe drought
In spite of the worst drought in generations, a group in the Karoo town, Middelburg, decided to go on with a practice that looked insane in the circumstances — a flower festival in the middle of a severe drought! Middelburg’s annual Flower Festival, organised by the interdenominational ladies group, the […]
Urgent call for cash donations to help feed drought-stricken Sutherland farmers
A distress call has gone out for cash donations to help put food on the table of Sutherland farmers who are struggling to survive in a crippling drought that is now in its seventh year. “Onbeperkte Menswees”, a non-profit organisation which plans to provide grocery parcels to farmers in the […]
WATCH: Why you need to speak up on sexuality education now!
Parents, school governing body and teacher organisations, and political parties are up in arms about the Department of Basic Education’s lack of consultation on implementing Comprehensive Sexuality Education. But the department itself appears to have adopted a dismissive attitude and is happy with its level of consultation, says Freedom of […]