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Far-left group Anonymous sets fire to Pentecostal church with ties to WEA
A leftist group has publicly acknowledged setting fire to a German church office for being linked with the “conservative, Bible-believing wing” of the World Evangelical Alliance.
Bid to remove charitable status from religious groups draws ire of Evangelicals in Canada
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has raised concerns about recommendations presented to the Canadian government calling for the removal of charitable status to religious charities and anti-abortion organizations.
Over 400 Christian leaders in India demand Modi take action to quell religious violence
More than 400 Christian leaders in India ended 2024 with a strongly-worded appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put an end to a surge in violence against Christians that was especially heightened during the Christmas season.
Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide
Operation World, dubbed the “definitive volume of prayer information about the world,” celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, 2024.
Proposed regulation in Sri Lanka targets churches’ religious freedom, Evangelicals warn
A proposed regulation in Sri Lanka targets Christian churches in the Buddhist-majority country, according to an Evangelical association.
King Charles sends 'good wishes' to evangelistic campaign sharing the Good News as only 20% of UK citizens believe Jesus is Son of God
King Charles III has expressed his support for the “Shine Your Light” campaign that aims to galvanize 100,000 Christians in the U.K. to take part in pop-up carol singing, Nativity plays and other creative efforts to help people know Jesus is the King of Kings during the festive period.
SK church leaders pray for 'stability,' warn against becoming ‘Squid Game nation' after Pres. Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment
Following the National Assembly's passage of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Dec. 14, religious leaders have called on the Korean Church to pray for the stability of South Korea.
Pakistani Christians reject gov't cash scheme, demand better work instead
A provincial government in Pakistan is set to launch a scheme for religious minorities on Dec. 20 under which a tri-monthly stipend will be given to poor families. However, Christian leaders have urged the government to instead focus on creating jobs for their marginalized community members to enable them to earn a respectable livelihood.
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell faces calls to resign amid BBC report on handling of sex abuse case
The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, second highest ranking leader in the Anglican Communion, is facing calls to resign over his supervision of sexual assault allegations involving a priest known for his charismatic preaching.
Evangelical Alliance fears push for assisted dying in Ireland after UK Parliament vote
The U.K. Parliament’s recent approval of assisted dying has apparently been mirrored to a certain extent in Ireland where a final report (March 2024) by the Oireachtas [National Parliament] Joint Committee on Assisted Dying recommended “that the government introduces legislation allowing for assisted dying, in certain restricted circumstances.”