World

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

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
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
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.

Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates
Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.

Evangelicals venture to Israel in show of solidarity
Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.