Christian Newswire

• Syria's churches to unite in prayer

  Churches in Syria will unite in prayer on Saturday 11 May in many places around the war-torn nation

• Attacks against Christians in Iraq ongoing

  Islamist extremists want Iraq to be a "Muslim only" country. As a result, Christians in Iraq remain continuous targets of violent attacks.

• World Vision fundraises amid US government cuts

  At a time when foreign aid continues to be threatened by US government cuts and sequestration, World Vision is taking a bold step in the push to make life better for the world's next generation.

• Boston churches reach out after bombing tragedy

  Churches in Boston are responding to provide support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing through a website called BostonMarathonSamaritans.org.

• Bible study changing lives of prisoners in India

  "I realised my past was wrong in the eyes of the Lord - now I want to change my life," says one prisoner who completed a Bible study course in north-east India

• Syrian pastor: Situation for Christians worsening

  Open Doors is helping more than 3,000 families spread all over Syria in partnership with local churches.

• Tornado-damaged missionary plane ready for service in Congo

  Two years after it was badly damaged by a tornado, a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft is beginning a new career as a missionary plane in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

• North Korean church leaders ask for prayers

  North Korean church leaders are asking Christians worldwide to pray for their country amid increased war threats and combat preparation by North Korean military officials.

• Christian radio station looted in Central African Republic

  An HCJB Global partner radio station in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), has been overrun by looters following a weekend coup.

• India: Missionary released after eight years in prison

  After eight years of imprisonment under false accusations and numerous delays in justice proceedings, a Gospel for Asia-sponsored missionary in India has been released.

• 40,000 turn out for Andrew Palau evangelistic festival in Haiti

  Lively all-night church services, one-on-one prayer at eyeglass clinics, and a message of hope for the entire city helped characterise Haiti's second Fun in the Son Festival with Andrew Palau.