Call to free Christians accused of blasphemy in Nigeria
In a joint report, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief (SRFoRB), Nazila Ghanea, refers to “rising episodes of violence” relating to accusations of blasphemy targeting religious minorities in Nigeria.
Muslim-Christian clash erupts in Egypt over an affair
A large-scale clash between Muslims and Christians in a village 18 miles south of Cairo on March 5 has resulted in at least two deaths and a burnt church.
Six killed in Nigeria church blast
Dr Khataza Gondwe, from Christian Solidarity Worldwide, told Premier's News Hour the threat is extreme: "We're talking about 750 people dead - at least - since the new President was inaugurated on May 29th.
Deaf Christians show love in action in South Sudan
Sudan’s sign language differs from South Sudan’s, but it’s usually an easy barrier to overcome. “They’re (refugees) not coming with a significant amount of sign language, so it’s a little bit of a blank slate,” Myers says.
Nigeria rescues hundreds of citizens from CAR
The Defense Ministry says a military transport plane and chartered aircraft have carried home 831 of 1,620 Nigerians who had sought refuge at their country’s embassy in Bangui, the capital, in an ongoing operation that began Friday.
Ghanian archbishop condemns Desmond Tutu’s homophobic heaven statement
"Archbishop Tutu is respected in the Anglican Church and around the world but this time he has misfired and all Anglican Bishops from Africa, Asia and South America condemn his statement in no uncertain terms," he told Adom News.
200 churches destroyed in Nigeria from Aug to Oct, 2014
THERE was a surge of anti-Christian violence by Muslims around the world that included the destruction of nearly 200 Christian churches in Nigeria during a short period around October.
Medical aid access to people in Libya blocked
THE international medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is demanding that parties involved in the conflict in Libya grant it access to violence-affected areas, including the dispatch of humanitarian supplies.
Libyan clergy appeals for urgent help to Eritrean refugees
LIBYAN Christian clergy have appealed for urgent help for Eritrean refugees who have taken shelter in a church in Tripoli, following days of violent anti-government protests.
Nigerian Christians say ‘enough is enough’
CHRISTIANS in Nigeria are saying, ‘Enough is enough.’ The Christian Association of Nigeria convened an emergency meeting this week in response to the Boko Haram’s latest violence.
The happiness of suffering
Suffering for our own mistakes tends to be a source of shame. But to suffer for the sake of righteousness (because we are followers of Jesus) is a cause for joy in the Lord.
Have faith in God: Smith Wigglesworth
It is grand to see people believe God. God knew all about this leg and that it was broken in two places. I said to the woman, "When I pray, something will happen." Her husband was sitting there; he had been in his chair for four years and could not walk a step.
Churches petition Murmu to save Christians in Manipur
An estimated 35,000 Meitei Christians face “total cleansing and obliteration" in all the valley districts of the hilly state, according to their memorandum submitted to Murmu on June 26.
