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“A Biblical Response to COVID-19” Gives Hope and Understanding of the PandemicRALEIGH, North Carolina, September 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bishop Harvey Spencer never would have thought he would witness and be part of a pandemic. He…

09/04/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) recently released an explainer on the issue of…

AMRITSAR: Amid rising cases of attacks on churches and community gatherings, the Christian community in Punjab on Thursday called for strict measures against the perpetrators of such attacks, in addition to seeking appropriate security…

Yobe State Christian Unity Forum Zone 'B' on Wednesday paid a solidarity visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni at Damaturu Government House. The organizer of the forum, Mr. Emmanuel Degubi, said the visit was aimed at endorsing the Buni…

Editor's note: Ahead of the Seventh Congress of World Leaders and Traditional Religions to be held September 14-15 in Nur-Sultan, The Astana Times has launched a series of articles on the diversity of spiritual life in Kazakhstan. The…

I moved to northeastern Kentucky nearly four years ago to serve as…

Gurdaspur: In Gurdaspur, the issue of Hindus preventing women from preaching Christianity has become hot. Members of the Christian community gathered in large numbers to protest outside City Gurdaspur police station and…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammad Abdulkadir, extended his condolences to the Christain community in the state as the President of the Bauchi State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Reverend Dr…

It's almost like he was meant to be here since he was a kid.Reverend Sam Guidry has been added to the ministry staff of the Boswell Christian Community Church as Youth and Family Pastor. He was a youth group leader at Compelled Church in…

MEMBERS of the community have expressed their disdain at the plan to sell the old church in Gretna. Springfield Community Councilors and Gretna Green were outraged when they discovered the church hall and adjoining car park had…

Although there are many kinship sons, those who study history can understand that there have been conflicts between Islam and Christianity from the beginning. Although it can be traced to the Semitic tradition and exact assimilation of the…

Member of the House of Representatives and Leader of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Hon. James Faleke, has called on the country's Christians not to lose sleep over the emergence of two Muslims as presidential candidates and All…

A few months ago, I reported on the Pew Research Center report on Israel titled “Israeli Society Religiously Divided” (see here and here). In these articles, I have extensively examined the differences in religious practice and…

I recently had foot surgery. As a result, I was housebound for the entire month to recuperate. At that time, I quickly realized that it is neither normal nor healthy for a Christian to be estranged from the community of God's people. We…

I dedicate my words to New Haven's Christian Community Service and, in particular, to its latest housing program. “The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord. (Psalm 34) The Lord often answers…

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The Borno State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has applauded the selection of former state governor, Senator Kashim Shettima, as the running mate of the ruling party, the All…

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By Noé Ebije, KadunaStakeholders in Christian-dominated southern Kaduna have described the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State as an affront to the dignity of people in the area.The state's APC…

House " National " Cemeteries running out of space, Christian community in Chennai seeks new cemetery Posted By: Gopi June 20, 2022 Chennai, June 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Christian community in Chennai faces a major problem of lack of…

Photo: PTIChenai: The Christian community in Chennai faces a major problem of lack of space in cemeteries. The community wants the government to reduce the time it takes to open family tomb vaults in cemeteries for reburial. The community…

Haiti (MNN) — Despair is growing every day in Haiti. Gang violence has killed nearly 200 people in a monthand kidnappings are a constant threat. A believer whom we will call James is working with Global concern in Haiti. “People…

Continuing his catechesis on the value of old age during the General Audience, Pope Francis invites the elderly to overcome the temptation to stray, for the Lord never rejects them, but rather gives them the strength to serve.…

Attacks by suspected Fulani militants on a Christian community in Kaduna State, Nigeria, have left 32 people dead. The attacks were carried out on Sunday June 5 between noon and 6 p.m. on the villages of Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan…

The Christian community on the campus of Kaduna State University has called for the intervention of the concerned authorities for the demolition of its under construction worship chapel in the interest of peace and tranquility.The community…

NNN: The Christian Campus Community (CCC), Kaduna State University (KASU), has called for the intervention of the concerned authorities, regarding the demolition of its worship chapel under construction, in the interest of…

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A major announcement by Pope Francis to elevate 21 clergymen including two Indians to the rank of cardinals has caused a wave of happiness among members of the Christian community who see this development as a "great honor". This came…

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Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz said the government could not allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally at the CTI Ground in Sialkot due to reservations from the Christian community. Speaking to reporters in the…

Eight Republican and Democratic congressmen sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to pressure Israel to ensure freedom of worship in Jerusalem for Christians, Muslims and Jews.Congressman Joaquin…

Western civilization is no longer a Christian civilization. No doubt you recognize the truth of this statement. A third of our generation has no religious affiliation, and this group is concentrated in the cultural and economic…

On Maundy Thursday, Pope Francis washed the feet of twelve prisoners, reenacting Jesus washing the feet of the disciples before his crucifixion. Inspired by the story of the Last Supper of John, this practice is an act of love and a…

19/04/2022 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) - Last week, April 14, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong visited Irigwe chiefdom to offer condolences for recent attacks and…

Iraqi Christians prayed for peace, brotherhood and love in mass ceremonies and Easter processions on Sunday, flocking to churches from the Nineveh plain in the north of the country to Baghdad."The first thing I hope for is to see peace all…

ISLAMABAD: Like everywhere in the world, the Christian community in Pakistan is also due to celebrate its annual Easter Sunday religious holiday on April 17, marking special services and other festivities. Easter Sunday is one of the…

Residence " Gallery " Other " New Delhi: Members of the Christian community go out in procession to mark Good Friday #Gallery Posted By: XYZ Social News April 15, 2022 New Delhi: Members of the Christian community hold a…

Media executive and author Kathleen Cooke says decades of Christian prayer for Hollywood is paying off, with growing numbers of believers speaking out boldly for their faith.Cooke, who moved to Los Angeles with husband Phil in 1991 and…

As anti-minority incidents become more frequent and feelings intense, Archbishop of Bangalore Pierre Machado recount DHit is Chiranjeevi Kulkarni that the patterns of harmony that people have long developed are being destroyed.…

Palm Sunday celebration in Waterlooville. Photo: Sam Stephenson.Worshipers at St George's Church met outside the Heroes pub before marching together to church on Hambledon Road.Palm Sunday commemorates Christ's entry into Jerusalem and is…

WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana State Police identified the man who was killed in an accident in West Baton Rouge Parish Friday night.Warren Beemer, 52, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, died in the accident.Warren…

Among today's readers' favorite writers, or so I'd like to think, along with Asian authors writing in English, is Jonathan Franzen. He was called a "great American novelist" by Time, and this dispute with Oprah only added to his…

Lahore: Provincial Minority Affairs Minister Ejaz Alam Augustine Gustin thanked Prime Minister IK and CM Usman Buzdar on behalf of the entire…

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Ashburn Chemical Technologies recently donated essential products to the Christian Community Service Center (CCSC). "The 'Six Cs' of Ashburn's culture define everything we do and…

Editor's Note: This article is contributed by Rab Nawaz, Development and Relief Sector Secretary, Diocese of Peshawar, Church of Pakistan. He shares the vulnerability of the local Christian community that the…

Zamfara Police confirmed receipt of a threatening letter to the Christian community from armed bandits suspected of closing churches in the state in the next three years or risking fierce attacks The suspected gunmen also list some…

Praying in a church is one of the most important things in everyone's life as it brings happiness in their life.…

Singapore, Singapore, March 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 'Holy Bibles NFT' announces the release of the first-ever charity-based non-fungible token (NFT) collection in mid-March 2022. This is the first step towards establishing a Christian…

10 million Bible Cover NFT will soon be on sale to raise money for global causes, scholarships and churches.Singapore, Singapore, March 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 'Holy Bibles NFT' announces the release of the first-ever charity-based…

By GILBERT EKEZIE The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has urged churches in Nigeria and the entire Christian community in the country to take ownership of the society, calling for more support to meet the day-to-day running and…

LVIV, Ukraine - A heartbreaking humanitarian crisis is brewing in western Ukraine where more than 700,000 people have fled to neighboring countries. As many of them pass through the city of Lviv, the Christians here step in to help, making…

Support for the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion continues to flow through the Orthodox Christian community in Halifax, where some Eastern European members have roots in both countries. St. Vladimir's Orthodox…

Amid the ongoing hijab row in Karnataka, leaders of all faiths - Hindu seers, Muslim clerics and church officials - gathered on Saturday to call for peace and harmony in the state.The religious leaders, who spoke at a press conference after…

Baku, February 14, AZERTAC Azerbaijan is a country with many ethnicities, which testifies to the tolerant environment and harmony that has existed here for centuries. Azerbaijan has already become one of the centers of multiculturalism in…

NNA | Update: February 12, 2022 3:17 p.m. STI Balochistan Feb 12 (ANI): The Christian community in Kohlu district of…

The Udi Albanian Christian community in Azerbaijan made a statement on Albanian churches in the territories liberated from occupation. News.Az presents the statement: “We, the Albanian-Udi Christian Community of Azerbaijan, which…

Baku, February 9, AZERTAC The Udi Albanian Christian community in Azerbaijan made a statement on Albanian churches in the territories liberated from occupation. AZERTAC presents the press release: “We, the Albanian-Udi Christian Community…

Several Christian rights activists and organizations staged a protest calling on the government to better protect the lives and property of religious minorities in Pakistan. The group has called for the arrest and prosecution of…

The gift of relationality as an essential part of discipleship has been challenged somewhat over the past 24 months with the global pandemic and the growing dominance of stifled human time and energy in consumption in line. I confess that…

PESHAWAR: The killing of a Christian priest in Peshawar has reignited fear among local parishioners and brought back painful memories of one of the country's bloodiest attacks on the community in the capital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. armed men…

Prime Minister Imran Khan's special adviser for religious affairs and religious harmony, Tahir Ashrafi, promised Pakistani Christians that the attackers would soon be apprehended and punished. He visited St. John's Church in…

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The murder of a Christian priest in the city of Peshawar has reignited fear among local parishioners and brought back painful memories of one of Pakistan's bloodiest attacks on the community of the same…

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The murder of a Christian priest in the city of Peshawar has reignited fear among local parishioners and rekindled painful memories of one of Pakistan's bloodiest attacks on the community of the same…

Islamabad: The Peshawar Christian community has closed all educational institutions and churches after a pastor was shot dead by armed assailants. According to details shared by law enforcement authorities, William Siraj, who was a pastor…

01/14/2022 south sudan (International Christian Concern) – According to the Barnabus Fund, at least 28 people were killed and 57 homes burned down by Islamist extremists in a…

AMRITSAR: Ahead of the parliamentary elections, the Punjab government promoted Professor Emanual Nahar, chairman of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities, to the rank of cabinet, a move that has thrilled the Christian community in the…

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told Sangh Parivar on Friday about recent attacks on the Christian community across the country and said such hate crimes would not work in the state.Addressing the meeting of CPI-M delegates…

In the wee hours of December 23, the statue of Saint Anthony in the 150-year-old Church of Saint Joseph was vandalized by disbelievers in the Susaipalaya region of the Chikballapur district, 65 km from the capital of the State, Bangalore.…

Festive celebrations were disrupted, statues of Jesus were smashed and effigies of Santa Claus were burned in a series of attacks on the Indian Christian community over Christmas.Amid growing intolerance and violence against India's…

Riyadh: The Indian Christian expat community in Saudi Arabia was overwhelmed and excited this time around when Christmas in Saudi Arabia this year turned out to be different from the previous ones as the small but powerful professional…

The Christian community in Karachi, just like other parts of the world, celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ on Saturday with traditional festivities and holiday cheer amid tight security. Churches were decorated with Christmas trees…

Members of the Christian community attend a special Christmas service on Saturday at St John's Cathedral Church in Peshawar. - White star PESHAWAR: The Christian community celebrated Christmas with religious zeal in…

Mayor Srinagar visits St. Luke's Church to greet Christian communityThe church was…

As the Christian community across the country celebrates the festive occasion of Christmas today (Saturday), government officials, opposition leaders and others have extended their congratulations and well wishes to members of the…

After three decades as a trained nurse and seven years running her own business, Sandra Winzer was ready to grow.“I always knew when I was younger that I wanted to be a nurse and take care of people who can't take care of…

Israel said its Christian population was growing, days after the Church of England's top clergyman backed accusations of a "concerted attempt" to oust the community.Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday there were 182,000…

Reported by Tony Davenport | vision.org.au Thursday 23 December 2021 A Christian ministry founded by Australians in Sudan is still going strong, more than a century later. The Nuba…

Israel said its Christian population was growing, days after the Church of England's top cleric backed accusations of a "concerted attempt" to drive out the community.Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics said on Dec. 21 that there were…

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Israel's Christian community grew 1.4% in 2020 to some 182,000 people, 84% of whom say they are satisfied with life in the country, the Central Bureau of Statistics said in a report released before Christmas. The report, released on…

The Christian community realizes that it hated the RSS and its nationalism but won nothing and that those for whom it voted got nothing,…

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Christian Community Credit Union donated $ 5,000 to the Samaritan's Purse relief effort in response to tornadoes that swept through six states on December 10 and 11, 2021. Donation funds come from the Cards that Give to…

CCCU donated $5,000 to the Samaritan's Purse relief effort in response to the tornadoes that swept through six states on December 10-11, 2021. Image courtesy of Samaritan's Purse.…

The recent incident of a man breaking into a church with a machete in his hand and the burning of some Christian religious books by right-wing groups have heightened fears and feelings of insecurity among Christians in Karnataka, said…

The Christian community in Batticaloa has been facing challenges since the Easter Sunday bombings, a fact-finding mission led by a group of women activists has revealed.Radhika Coomaraswamy, Nimalka Fernando, Sakuntala Kadirgamar, Chulani…

A group made up of Radhika Coomaraswamy, Nimalka Fernando, Sakuntala Kadirgamar, Chulani Kodikara, Rehab Mamoor, Yamini Ravindran, Thyagi Ruwanpathirana, Kumudini Samuel, Shreen Saroor, Ambika Satkunanathan and Muqaddasa Wahid visited the…

With a recent report of an increase in attacks on Christians in Karnataka since the BJP-led state government proposed an anti-conversion law, activists and victims cited "the inaction of the police" as one of the main reasons for this…

The largest number of attacks on members of the Christian community and their places of worship in India has taken place in Uttar Pradesh, according to an investigative report released on Sunday, according to The hindu.The…

Zamfara police have confirmed receipt of letter of threat to the Christian community from armed bandits suspected of shutting down churches in the state over the next three years or risking fierce attacks The suspected armed bandits…

MOSUL - Cymbals, prayers and the Chaldean Catholic liturgy echoed Friday in St. George's Monastery in Mosul, where Iraqi worshipers marked the restoration of two churches destroyed by the jihadists in their former stronghold. Dozens of…

Residents who oppose plans to create a new Christian community in a former hotel overlooking Paignton Harbor say the Roundham area of ​​the town is not the right place for such development. The plaintiffs want to change the use of Cleve!-->…

PASIGHAT (By- Maksam Tayeng) - In an initiative of its first kind among the followers and believers of the Christian community here in the district to recognize the early sacrifices and contributions made by various people who had worked…

A gang of extremist Hindu nationalists assaulted a Christian community in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh over the weekend, according to reports. According to information obtained by International Christian Concern (ICC),…

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Two local Christian groups have joined in the outcry over the death of four-year-old Bella Walker, who died in hospital last Friday after an alleged assault. The Bahamas Christian Council, led by Bishop Delton…

Radicals use extreme violence to make village "Christian-free" 08/11/2021 Washington DC (International Christian Concern) - International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a Christian community in the Indian state of…

Last year I wrote a column about the new East Coast Province of the Society of Jesus and never once mentioned that in addition to priests there were Jesuit brothers. They make the same vows, live in community but are not ordained, that is…