Syrian Christians in Aleppo face “grave danger” after Islamist militias took over the city, local church leaders say. The militias, including jihadist groups, have seized control following the withdrawal of government forces and are removing all Christmas decorations, according to a report.
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks have been targeted with bomb threats and swatting incidents, the FBI has said. Law enforcement responded swiftly to ensure the safety of the affected individuals, with Trump’s team expressing gratitude for their actions, according to media reports.
Bishop T.D. Jakes has credited divine intervention for averting a potentially fatal health incident that occurred during his sermon last Sunday.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has unanimously ruled to allow the presence of religious symbols in public buildings, affirming that their display does not conflict with the country's secular principles.
Greg Locke, the pastor of Global Vision Bible Church, announced Sunday that it will host its first service in a new 32,600-square-foot warehouse facility in Tennessee next Sunday, preaching his final Sunday service from a large white tent in Mt. Juliet.
ISIS militants in Mozambique have captured and killed four Christians in northern Cabo Delgado Province, according to a report. The victims, who were apprehended over a span of several days in early November, were killed in separate incidents involving throat slitting and a gun attack.
A pastor’s family in Michigan is questioning why the undocumented immigrant driver involved in the fatal crash that killed their loved one was released after the incident.
Christian leaders across Cuba have condemned the government for its continued violations of religious freedom, issuing a joint statement decrying the fines imposed on religious leaders and restrictions on worship. The Alliance of Christians of Cuba stated that government actions are obstructing religious groups’ ability to provide humanitarian aid amid a worsening national crisis.
A Russian pastor has been arrested after criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, urging believers not to participate in the conflict. Nikolay Romanyuk, senior pastor of the Holy Trinity Pentecostal Church in Moscow Region, is the first religious figure to be charged under legislation that deters criticism of the authorities amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The New Zealand Ministry of Health released a long-anticipated report this week, stating that there is limited evidence supporting the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children suffering from gender identity issues.
