Kidnapped pastors regain freedom in northeastern Nigeria
Two church pastors kidnapped on Dec. 29 in northeastern Nigeria were released on Sunday (Jan. 5), Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) leaders said.
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Faith and tragedy in the jungle: 69 years after the sacrifice of five missionaries in Ecuador
On January 8, 1956, five Christian missionaries lost their lives in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador at the hands of the Waodani, an isolated tribe known for its extreme violence, even within their own group. Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming and Roger Youderian were a team of pioneers dedicated to establishing peaceful contact with the indigenous people, with the aim of sharing their Christian faith. On the day they were supposed to report about their first interaction, however, the
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Rocked by revelations of corruption and misgovernance, Pakistan's oldest seminary removes chairman
The chairman of the Board of Directors of Pakistan’s oldest seminary has been removed from his position over allegations of financial corruption and gross irregularities in a building project, and alleged illegal and unconstitutional actions that have damaged the operations of the institution once known as the cornerstone of theological education in the subcontinent, Christian Daily International has learnt.
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Five key trends that shaped Christianity in China in 2024
Since the implementation of the reform and opening-up policy in 1980, which reinstated the foundational principle of religious freedom, Christianity in China has journeyed through phases of restoration, growth, and eventual revival.
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Hindu nationalists tie up, brutalize Christian woman in India
Hindu extremists in eastern India on Dec. 26 stripped and beat a tribal Christian woman, tying her to a tree after she redressed and continuing to torture her till she lost consciousness, sources said.
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MonitorLatino unveiled list of the 100 best songs of 2024
MonitorLatino, the renowned platform that tracks radio airplay and ranks the most popular songs in the Latino music industry, has unveiled its much-anticipated annual Top 100 list.
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Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday (Jan. 6) killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said.
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Rock legend Sir Cliff Richard’s fans warned about imposters pretending to be pop star who used to perform at Billy Graham rallies
By Chris EyteFans of legendary British rocker Sir Cliff Richard - known for his appearance at Billy Graham rallies after his conversion experience - have been warned about imposters pretending to be the world famous pop star as he plans to visit Oceania later this year, 2025.
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Muslims sue to block church construction in Indonesia
Muslims in Indonesia said they will sue Catholic leaders to prevent completion of a church building after months of construction, sources said.
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Ghanaian coach steers war-torn Sudan football team to Africa’s top tournament 'by God’s grace'
By Ken KagichaSudan’s national football team remarkably qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) despite an on-going civil war that has engulfed the country for nearly two years. The team’s head coach, Ghanaian Kwesi Appiah, gave “glory to God” for the qualification amidst a devastating civil war and stiff competition from other teams.
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Leading cause of death worldwide revealed in new report
Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2024, according to new data published by Worldometer, which shows there were 45.1 million abortions globally last year. This surpassed deaths caused by cancer (8.2 million), smoking (5 million), HIV/AIDS (1.7 million), traffic fatalities (1.35 million) and suicide (1.1 million), Breitbart noted, adding that the combined total of all non-abortion deaths was estimated at 62.5 million, so the procedures accounted for just over 42% of all human de
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Herdsmen destroy Christian worship building, homes in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen began the new year by attacking a predominantly Christian community at dawn on Wednesday (Jan. 1) in Kaduna state, Nigeria, burning down a Christian church building and six houses, sources said.
