Month: December 2024

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko continues to crack down on Christian dissenters, sentencing Catholic priest to 11 years in prison.

In neighboring Russia, Belarus guarantees freedom of religion in its constitution. However, as observed in many former Soviet Union countries, this right is often severely restricted in practice. Such was the case this week when a Catholic priest in Belarus was convicted on charges of high treason for criticizing the government and handed an 11-year

Archaeologists say they may have discovered the real Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) tomb in Turkey.

In Turkey, archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus thought to belong to Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the figure of Santa Claus. Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism discovered a sarcophagus during an excavation at St. Nicholas Church, located in the two-story annex in Antalya's Demre neighborhood. In the fourth century, Saint Nicholas was a

Christian church in Germany investigated for promoting Palestinian terrorism at Christmas market

In Hesse, Germany, a Protestant church is under investigation after vendors were seen selling items associated with the terrorist group Hamas at its Christmas market. Prosecutors are examining whether the Michaelskirche parish was involved in inciting hate and used prohibited terrorist symbols during the event. The market included stalls offering keyrings displaying Hamas’ red triangle emblem,

Woman acquitted in Nigeria of blasphemy after defending Christian girl who was set on fire by Muslim mob

Nigerian persecution of Christians and other minority religions Rhoda Jatau, a Christian and mother of five in Nigeria, has been fully acquitted of any wrongdoing after a two-and-a-half-year legal ordeal involving alleged blasphemy charges. Jatau was imprisoned in May 2022 for reportedly sharing a video on WhatsApp that condemned the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a

“Living Truth Bible Study Guide – Book of Revelation” uncovers the myteries behind the Bible’s most profound work of prophetic literature.

Revelation is a profound work of prophetic literature that serves as an apocalyptic letter detailing the events of the end times. Its apocalyptic style, replete with vivid imagery, symbols, and dramatic visions, may be challenging to decipher; however, its enduring impact lies in its compelling depiction of faith, resilience, and divine justice. Despite its beautiful

House of David will premiere on February 27, 2025, on Prime Video. Take a look at the first-look images from this highly anticipated series.

New series will feature three episodes at launch, followed by a new episode every week Today, Prime Video announced the premiere date for its new biblical drama series, House of David, alongside eight exclusive first-look images. House of David, created by visionary filmmakers Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution, American Underdog) and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), will launch

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