Pope Leo XIV has called for renewed unity among Christian communities during the 2025 Ecumenical Week in Stockholm, Sweden, marking the centenary of a seminal global Christian conference and the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Addressing participants, the Pope emphasized the shared witness of Christians to the suffering of humanity and
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to Christian leaders gathered in Stockholm for the 2025 Ecumenical Week, urging believers to offer a united witness of compassion amid global suffering. The occasion marks both the centenary of the Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work and the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. A Message
A Christian high school student in New York has won a significant legal victory, securing the right to display a Bible verse in her parking space after a contentious battle with her school district. The appeals court’s decision is being celebrated by advocates for religious liberty and has sparked widespread discussion about freedom of expression
Recent moves by the Russian Orthodox Church to establish new dioceses in Africa have drawn sharp condemnation from the Patriarch of Alexandria, raising concerns about the unity of Eastern Orthodoxy and the influence of geopolitics on global Christian communities. The expansion, closely aligned with Russian state interests, has been described as an unprecedented challenge to
Outline/Summary The Lamb of God The day after John testified about Jesus, he was with two of his disciples when he saw Jesus passing by. He again said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus. Jesus turned around and asked them, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi (teacher), where are you
On August 6, 2025, coordinated attacks struck Christian farming communities in Benue state, Nigeria, leaving at least nine people dead and many displaced. Armed militants targeted homes and farmlands in a region already marked by ongoing violence, escalating fears of further instability and raising alarms within local and international Christian organizations. Escalating Violence in Nigeria’s Middle
Thousands attended a large-scale Christian revival meeting in Portland during the first weekend of August, led by Athey Creek Christian Fellowship and featuring major modern Christian musicians. The gathering, held at the Moda Center and drawing people from across the region, marked one of the largest revival events the city has seen in decades, reflecting
Outline/Summary The Lamb of God takes away the sins of the world The day after the Jewish leaders questioned John, he saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the world’s sins! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me
Catholic bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have strongly condemned a massacre at a Catholic church, calling for swift justice and heightened protection for Christian communities. The attack, which resulted in multiple casualties, has intensified concerns over the safety and security of congregations in a region increasingly targeted by armed groups. Attack on Worshippers On Sunday,
A Venezuelan asylum seeker and committed Christian, Jesus Teran, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite his active involvement in his local church and positive standing in his community. Faith leaders and church members in Pennsylvania are organizing support for Teran's family and appealing for his release, as his detention brings