Dozens of Christians slain and kidnapped in Benue state, Nigeria
Fulani attacks on predominantly Christian areas of Benue state, Nigeria have killed dozens of Christians since March 28, area sources said.
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'Quiet Revival': Bible Society report shows young people in England and Wales turning to church
Church attendance is on the rise in England and Wales, especially among younger generations, marking a significant reversal in decades-long trends, according to a new report from the Bible Society. The report, The Quiet Revival, is based on two datasets compiled by YouGov: one from 2018 with 19,101 adults and another from 2024 with 13,146 adults in England and Wales. It found that younger people, particularly young men, are leading a surge in church attendance.
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Regional presbyteries urge largest Korean denomination not to join World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly
Several regional presbyteries within the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong), led by Moderator Rev. Jong-hyuk Kim, have submitted proposals to the upcoming 110th General Assembly in September, calling for the denomination to refrain from participating in the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly scheduled to take place in Seoul.
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Most US church leaders believe in climate change but rarely talk about it, study finds
While most U.S. church leaders believe in human-caused climate change, few regularly discuss the issue with their congregations, according to a recent study. The findings were published March 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal in a study titled Most Christian American religious leaders silently believe in climate change, and informing their congregation can help open dialogue.
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US missionary abducted in South Africa during church service
An American missionary was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday evening (April 10) during a church service in a town in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Several news outlets reported that masked armed men stormed the Fellowship Baptist Church and abducted Josh Sullivan, a missionary with a Tennessee-based church.
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More than 50 Christians slain in Plateau state, Nigeria
Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack today (April 14) on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.
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Christians in area of Mauritania fear for their lives after protests against their presence
By Edward RossAuthorities last week approved a demonstration by Muslims against the presence of Christians in a town of southern Mauritania that resulted in protesters exhuming the body of a Christian and dragging it through the streets, sources said.
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Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa reelected amid political tensions, promises to protect family values
President Daniel Noboa secured a second term Sunday, April 13, with a decisive victory over leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez, solidifying his mandate to confront escalating violence and promote conservative social policies in a deeply polarized nation.
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Trump nominates former pastor, congressman for top religious freedom post
In a post to his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday evening, Trump announced that he is appointing former Rep. Mark Walker of North Carolina to oversee the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom. "A former pastor, Mark was elected unanimously to House Leadership, and did an incredible job as Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security's Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee," stated Trump.
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Shen Yun performances a 'disguised proselytism' for Falun Gong, Korean church group warns
By CDI StaffThe United Christian Churches of Korea (UCCK), which is currently led by President Rev. Kim Jong-hyuk, issued an official notice on April 11 to member denominations, expressing concern over Shen Yun Performing Arts’ ongoing shows in South Korea and advising all citizens, including Christians, to exercise caution when considering attendance.
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Muslims in Nigeria kill 70-year-old Catholic woman alleging ‘witchcraft’
Muslims who killed a 70-year-old Catholic woman in Nigeria on March 2 were motivated by a traditional healer’s falsehood that she had used witchcraft on the wife of one of the assailants, sources said.
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Four Nigerian governors accused of alleged complicity in Fulani jihadist attacks against Christians, face international isolation campaign
By Ken KagichaA Nigerian human rights and advocacy group has accused four governors in South-East Nigeria for their alleged inaction in preventing religious violence. In a report released on April 3, 2025, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) blamed Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Francis Nwaifuru of Ebonyi State and Hope Uzodinma of Imo State for what it calls “conspiracy of silence and inaction maintained by their governments.”
