Christian found dead after kidnapping in central Nigeria
A village head kidnapped along with seven other Christians in central Nigeria was reportedly found dead on Monday (March 17).
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Syrian Christians persevere amid conflict, sharing faith and hope: 'pray for boldness and wisdom for the church'
Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political turmoil and violence. As their country faces deepening instability, they navigate daily hardships, including power outages, water shortages, and threats to their safety. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their mission, offering spiritual and practical support to their communities while calling for prayers and divine intervention.
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Palau Festival visits Najayo prison in the Dominican Republic
Najayo Prison, a prison complex in San Cristóbal province, welcomed Andrew Palau and his wife, Wendy, as they shared a message of hope with inmates. The visit was part of the Palau Santo Domingo 2025 Festival, held March 14-15 at the Faro a Colón in the Dominican capital, according to reporting by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
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Migration to US through Darién Gap plummets 99% while Trump cracks down on illegal immigration
Migrants attempting to reach the United States through the dangerous jungles of the Darién Gap have dropped by 99%, a dramatic decline that the White House celebrated in praise of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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Four northern states in Nigeria close all schools for Ramadan
Christian leaders decried a decision by Muslim governors of four northern states in Nigeria to close all schools for five weeks for Ramadan.
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Court in Pakistan annuls Christian woman’s forced marriage/conversion
In a significant legal victory against forced conversions/marriages in Pakistan, a civil court has annulled the marriage of a Christian woman who was given to a Muslim man as a child and coerced to convert to Islam and marry him, sources said.
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Africa Bible Impact Summit calls for Christ-centered transformation in Africa
By Jim OlangThe Africa Bible Impact Summit (ABIS), held Feb. 11-13, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, brought together 144 delegates, including more than 80 denominational leaders, mission and ministry leaders, Christian CEOs, and government officials, representing 30 African countries, the United Kingdom, Mexico, the United States, Thailand, Finland, and India.
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Australian Christian housing charity urges government to increase unemployment payments, highlights long-term benefits
By Chris EyteFor the third consecutive year, a parliamentary committee has outlined key measures to combat poverty, and Mission Australia, a Christian not-for-profit provider of community and housing services, is urging the government to adopt the “consistently recommended” reforms.
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US evangelical body calls for compassion and aid to help refugees and the poor, while acknowledging need for reform
By Chris EyteThe National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible stewardship of U.S. resources while urging compassion for vulnerable populations. In a newly adopted motion, the organization calls on the federal government to maintain international aid programs and work with faith-based organizations to support those in need at home and abroad.
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Canadian evangelical body urges government to retain religious charities' status amid proposed policy changes
By Chris EyteThe Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has voiced strong concerns over government plans to remove the advancement of religion as a charitable purpose, emphasizing the significant contributions religious organizations make to Canadian society through social services, volunteerism, and community support.
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Herdsmen kill one Christian, then six others in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Monday (March 10) killed at least six Christian villagers in central Nigeria after stabbing another to death the prior day because he objected to them grazing their cattle on his property, sources said.
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Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm
The primary elections in Honduras, held last Sunday, were marked by public discontent due to serious failures in the distribution of electoral materials, causing delays of up to 16 hours at several polling stations. Amid rising frustration, evangelical leaders called for calm and urged citizens to maintain peace as protests erupted over logistical mishaps and irregularities in the voting process.
