Thirteen Israeli citizens were arrested after breaching the border and crossing into Syrian territory at two separate locations in the Golan Heights and Mount Hermon on Thursday, the Israel Defense…
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Jordan raising $100M for construction of first century village ahead of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism
As Christians worldwide look toward a series of major 2,000-year milestones culminating in 2033, marking the death and Resurrection of Jesus, Jordan is accelerating preparations for the first of them:…
Christian group launches ‘Street Preacher’s Charter’ for UK Parliament following arrests for preaching
A new “Street Preacher’s Charter” has been launched in the U.K. Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts…
24 abducted schoolgirls freed in Nigeria week after wave of mass abductions
Twenty-four schoolgirls abducted in northwest Nigeria were released Sunday following a security operation. Their kidnapping was one of several mass abductions across the country over the previous week that have…
38 Christians freed after being abducted from worship service in Nigeria
Thirty-eight worshipers abducted during a church service in North Central Nigeria have been freed following coordinated efforts by security forces and government officials, according to reports. Read More The Christian…
Armenia’s crackdown on Apostolic Church risks US relationship after Trump deal, advocates warn
The recent arrests of senior church leaders in the world’s first Christian nation are effectively silencing clergy from one of the world’s oldest churches and could hinder Armenia’s growing relationship…
Fire at historic Canadian church investigated as arson amid spike in attacks
A fire that destroyed a historic Anglican church in Canada in the early hours before Sunday worship last year is now being investigated as arson. This comes as the nation…
Vatican releases doctrinal note defending monogamy, rejecting polygamy
The Roman Catholic Church is defending marriage as a union between one man and one woman amid concerns about polygamy and polyamory, and increased acceptance of same-sex relationships. Read More…
Another mass abduction in Nigeria: 50 students escape; 253 children still missing
Fifty Nigerian schoolchildren who were abducted last week from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped from captivity and returned home, according to school authorities. The remaining 253 children…
Christian street preacher acquitted of ‘Islamophobia’ charge
A Christian preacher in the United Kingdom, accused of making anti-Muslim remarks during a sermon in a town center, has been found not guilty. A jury at Swindon Crown Court…