Death sentence upheld for Christian defending against attack in Nigeria
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday (March 7) upheld the death sentence for a Christian who defended himself against an attack by Fulani herdsmen.
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Christian legal rights group publishes damning report against pro-lobby’s push to normalize prostitution
A Christian legal rights group has issued a damning report highlighting the "shattered lives" suffered by millions of women exploited into prostitution, in reaction to International Women’s Day by the United Nations. The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) published "Prostitution: The Liberalisation Lobby in Europe" in the same week that the U.N. marked the global women’s event on Saturday (March 8), this year calling for equal rights under the theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equ
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Prayer groups in soccer clubs: more than faith, an emotional refuge for players
In the competitive world of soccer, where pressure and expectations can be overwhelming, prayer groups within clubs have taken on a fundamental role in the lives of athletes. As Brazil's O Globo reports, beyond religion, these spaces have become an emotional and psychological support for many players facing challenges on and off the field.
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Syria update: Christians among over 1,000 massacred amid worst atrocities since Assad's ousting
Christians and other religious minorities in Syria are sounding the alarm as more than 1,000 people have been killed since last Thursday in what rights groups describe as some of the worst atrocities since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December.
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Iran hands pregnant Christian woman, two others harsh prison sentences
Iran’s Revolutionary Court sentenced a pregnant Christian woman to 16 years in prison on Saturday (March 8) and also handed harsh punishments to two other converts from Islam, a rights group reported.
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3,000 gather for 14th Congress of Christian Leaders in Germany: leading courageously into the future
By Chris Eyte“Leading courageously. Shaping the future.” This was the central theme of the biennial Congress of Christian Leaders (Kongress Christlicher Führungskräfte/KCF), which brought together 3,000 participants from Germany and abroad this past week. Organized by the evangelical news agency IDEA, the event explored how Christian values can help shape leaders to successfully navigate challenging times.
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Police free Christian girl from kidnapper in Pakistan
A 12-year-old Christian girl has reunited with her parents last week after she was abducted two months prior by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him, sources said.
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Christian couple in India convicted of ‘forced conversion’ wins bail
A Christian couple in India convicted of forcible conversion despite lack of evidence and sentenced to five years in prison has won bail while they appeal, sources said.
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Refugee Highway Partnership highlights detention centers as focus for this year's World Refugee Sunday in June
By Chris EyteThe Refugee Highway Partnership (RHP) is calling on churches and individuals to honor World Refugee Sunday 2025 by responding to Jesus’ words—“I was in prison, and you came to visit me” (Matthew 25:36). Observed annually on the Sunday before or after World Refugee Day on June 20, this year’s World Refugee Sunday falls on June 15 and 22 and focuses on those who find themselves stuck in detention centers.
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UK and Christian leaders fear ‘Islamaphobia’ board could lead to blasphemy law
By Chris EyteHumanitarian Lord David Alton of Liverpool criticized a move to create an “Islamaphobia board” as a potential ploy leading to laws against blaspheming Islam in the United Kingdom.
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Africa's Church growth outstrips theological training capacity, sparking innovative solutions, ACTEA head says
The Christian landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the center of gravity shifting decisively towards the Global South, particularly Africa. This unprecedented Church growth presents both immense opportunities and considerable challenges, especially for theological education.
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Christian in Pakistan beaten, shaved and paraded through village
Muslim landowners in Pakistan abducted a Christian laborer, shaved his head and facial hair, blackened his face and paraded him on the back of a donkey for allegedly stealing wood from their property, his brother said.
