Organized by the Minnesota group MARCH—Multifaith Antiracism, Change and Healing—the gathering brought together clergy and representatives from faith organizations to share accounts of ICE activities and their effects on communities across America. Participants engaged in a day of strike action, braved sub-zero temperatures for a march, held a prayer and worship service, and staged a
Years of conflict and upheaval have driven many in the Middle East to explore Christianity, leading to a notable surge in new believers. However, this rapid expansion is straining the region's limited support structures for discipleship. New converts often lack adequate guidance due to tight restrictions on religious freedom, which hinder open practice and teaching
Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians marked Timkat, the vibrant celebration of Jesus' baptism, with processions, symbolic baptisms, and prayers, providing a moment of unity and joy in a nation grappling with famine and regional tensions. Rich Traditions of Timkat Timkat, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in
An Episcopal bishop has issued an urgent call for clergy members to prepare for what he describes as a "new era of martyrdom," urging them to finalize their wills and arrange their personal affairs. The warning reflects growing concerns within religious communities about increased tensions and potential persecution facing faith leaders in the United States.
Christian advocacy group Open Doors reports that persecution and discrimination against Christians worldwide intensified in 2025, affecting more than 388 million believers—an increase of eight million from the previous year—with 4,849 faith-related killings, predominantly in Nigeria. Annual World Watch List Findings The organization's World Watch List evaluates 50 countries based on factors including violence, restrictions on private
A Nation in Turmoil Turns to Prayer The Evangelical Council of Venezuela has issued a nationwide appeal for a dedicated week of prayer and fasting, urging congregations to seek peace, justice, and healing in the wake of the removal and transfer of Nicolás Maduro to the United States. Church leaders describe the current moment as one