Originally published in Christian Today 4 000-6 000 Christians lived in targeted cathedral. A Christian cathedral in Bambari was attacked on Monday (July 7), leaving at least 20 dead and 25 injured. Survivors say members of the Seleka rebel group and Muslim civilians attacked St Joseph’s Cathedral around 1400 GMT. […]
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Bank teller fired for telling customers’ to “have a blessed day”
Originally published by CBN A bank teller in Kentucky, United States of America, claims she was fired from her job for telling customers, “Have a blessed day.” Polly Neace wished customers at US Bank in Walton, Kentucky, well with those words of blessing for more than two years. She said she […]
Sudanese authorities demolish church building
Originally published in Christian Telegraph Sudanese authorities demolished the Church of Christ in Thiba Al Hamyida, North Khartoum on June 30, after giving the church’s leaders 24 hours notice of the action. However, a mosque on the same plot of land was left standing, reports Jeremy Reynalds, Senior Correspondent for ASSIST […]
Sudanese mom: Giving birth in shackles may have disabled my child
Originally published in Charisma News Meriam Ibrahim, the Christian Sudanese mother who was forced to give birth with her legs chained in prison, says that her baby daughter is disabled as a result. “Something has happened to the baby,” she said, according to The Telegraph. Ibrahim said she doesn’t know […]
Iraqi Christians flee to Biblical city for refuge
Originally published in Charisma News The advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has left few safe havens for Iraq’s Christians. Many have found protection in Iraqi Kurdistan and help from American believers. When CBN News learned that many fleeing Christians found refuge in the northern Ninevah […]
Christian health worker disciplined after “religious bully” claims
Originally published in Christian Concern A Christian occupational therapist has been disciplined for praying for a Muslim colleague, despite being encouraged by the colleague to talk about her faith. Victoria Wasteney, Head of Occupational Therapy at the East London NHS trust, prayed for the newly-qualified Muslim worker after she expressed […]
Sudanese Christian mother freed, arrested, freed
Meriam Ibrahim could spend 5 more years in prison Originally published in The Christian Post Christian mother turned global persecution icon Meriam Ibrahim could possibly spend another five years in prison after escaping death row on Monday, if Sudanese officials convict her of forging the South Sudanese travel documents she […]
Meriam Ibrahim rearrested with husband, children at Khartoum airport
Originally published in The Telegraph Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman released from prison on Monday after worldwide protests at her death sentence for apostasy, has been rearrested with her husband at Khartoum airport after less than 24 hours of freedom. The 27-year-old was arrested along with her American husband, Daniel […]
Sudan releases woman sentenced to death for apostasy
Originally published in Assist News Yesterday (Monday, June 23, 2014), finally came the news that many around the world had prayed for -– that Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, the young mother, sentenced to death by a Sudanese court for her refusal to renounce her Christian faith — was released along with […]
Christians targeted in al-Shabaab attack on kenyan town; around 50 dead
Originally published in barnabasfund Around 50 people were killed in an al-Shabaab attack on a mainly Christian town in Kenya; the gunmen went door to door questioning occupants about their faith and shooting non-Muslim men. The militants descended on Mpeketoni, a coastal town in Lamu district near the border with […]