Christian in Pakistan awaits verdict in high-profile blasphemy case
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are facing renewed criticism as a Christian charged in a high-profile case awaits a verdict that could carry the death penalty.
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Kenya plans $15 million fund to help children leave orphanages for family care
Kenya’s National Treasury is planning a Sh2 billion ($15 million) Child Welfare Fund aimed at helping thousands of minors transition from institutional care into family-based environments, according to reports by Kenyan media.
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Son of pastor in Cuba remains jailed amid civil unrest
A pastor was briefly detained in Cuba after uploading a Bible teaching video on YouTube, while the 16-year-old son of another church leader on the island remains in custody after being accused of participating in a protest march, an advocacy group reported.
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Canadian evangelicals call for halt to assisted dying expansion for mental illness
Canadians could become eligible for assisted dying solely for mental illness in March 2027, unless legislation is changed, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada warns.
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US Christians rethink orphanage support, but giving patterns lag behind, Barna study finds
A growing number of U.S. Christians are rethinking their views on orphanages and the care of vulnerable children, but their financial support has yet to reflect those shifting beliefs, according to a new study by the Barna Group in partnership with Faith to Action.
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'North Americans must see themselves as partners with the global Church', Urbana director says
For nearly eight decades, Urbana has stood as one of the most influential missions gatherings in North American evangelicalism, inspiring generations of young Christians to consider their role in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. But as Christianity’s center of gravity continues shifting toward the Global South, the triennial event grappled with the question: what does mission look like in a world where leadership is no longer primarily Western?
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UK House of Lords passes abortion measure; evangelical leader calls it 'a tragic failure'
By Chris EyteMothers in England and Wales may be less likely to face criminal charges for ending their own pregnancies up to birth after the House of Lords approved a controversial legal measure on Wednesday (March 18), prompting strong concern from evangelical leaders who say the change weakens protections for women and unborn children.
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Interfaith body delays church permit in Medan, Indonesia
A state-supported organization formed in 2006 to maintain religious harmony and tolerance in Indonesia has delayed recommending whether to support a building permit for a church in North Sumatra Province, sources said.
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Opposition lawmaker, evangelical pastors call for return to family values in Mexico
By Ommar AyalaPromoting family values through respect for life, ethical responsibility, and social cohesion were among the topics addressed in one of the main halls of the Chamber of Deputies during the “Family Day in Mexico” forum.
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Christian acquitted in baseless blasphemy case in Pakistan
A court has acquitted a 62-year-old Catholic of baseless blasphemy charges after the complainant said he had “forgiven” him and wished to withdraw the case, the victim’s lawyer said.
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Officials in Pakistan defy order to correct Christians’ religious ID
Authorities in Pakistan failed to correct the religious identity of a Christian family in the national database despite a court directive, leaving them vulnerable to social pressure and economic hardship, they said.
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Faith-based hospitals in Kenya warn unpaid Social Health Authority bills threaten care for most vulnerable patients
Faith-based hospitals in Kenya say delayed reimbursements from the new Social Health Authority (SHA) are crippling operations and threatening patient care, officials with the Christian Health Association of Kenya told Christian Daily International.
