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In Guatemala, public schools turn to Bible study to boost reading and resist gang culture
In Guatemala, public schools turn to Bible study to boost reading and resist gang culture

Some teachers were reluctant to bring a Bible programme into classrooms but have come to accept it.

Christian politician makes history in Pakistan
Christian politician makes history in Pakistan

Christian politician Anthony Naveed has achieved a major political milestone after he was elected as the first Christian Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Provincial Assembly last Sunday.

During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel\'s best friend
During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel's best friend

As criticism against Israel mounts and pressure for a ceasefire rises, Israeli leaders are working to shore up evangelical support.

Warnings of another Christian exodus from Iraq
Warnings of another Christian exodus from Iraq

Christians are leaving Iraq in their droves because they cannot see any future in the country after years of political instability and persecution.

Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war
Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war

"The terrorists are determined to kill every Christian in the region, and this is making us live in fear because we have already lost our loved ones."

YWAM co-founder 'reeling' from death of missionaries in bus crash
YWAM co-founder 'reeling' from death of missionaries in bus crash

"In these days, tears are being poured out across the world by individuals, families and YWAMers worldwide," said Darlene Cunningham.

Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack
Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack

There have been appeals for prayer after 15 Christians were killed in an attack during a church service in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead
Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead

At least 15 people have been reported dead after an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash
11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash

Eleven missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) died in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday near Arusha, Tanzania. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also claimed the lives of several others, including the bus driver.

Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine
Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, families in the country are desperate and looking to the Church for support, putting clergy under huge pressure.

Iran's Christians experiencing '1984-style nightmare'
Iran's Christians experiencing '1984-style nightmare'

"My interrogators told me frankly and boldly: 'You have no rights and no choice because your religion has already been chosen for you.'"

Brian Houston denies posting tweet about 'ladies and girls kissing'
Brian Houston denies posting tweet about 'ladies and girls kissing'

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has denied sharing a tweet on his X - formerly Twitter - account about "ladies and girls kissing".

2 Americans accused of preaching, conversions at Baptist hospital in India
2 Americans accused of preaching, conversions at Baptist hospital in India

Reports of arrest and detention are false, superintendent of police says

Pakistani Christian sentenced to life in prison for blasphemy
Pakistani Christian sentenced to life in prison for blasphemy

"We were praying for Shahid's acquittal because he's innocent, but the verdict has shattered our hopes for justice."

Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity
Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity

An organisation supporting Ukrainians who fled to the UK after the outbreak of war with Russia is appealing to the UK government to give them more ways to stay long-term.

Jordan Peterson wrestles with God
Jordan Peterson wrestles with God

In a new lecture tour to support a forthcoming book, the psychologist and public intellectual hews ever closer to Christianity, tantalizing fans who take their cues on converting from his secular but religiously curious thought.