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
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
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
A significant Christian movement is quietly growing in parts of the Middle East, an area traditionally considered an Islamic stronghold. Recent reports attribute this rise in conversions and new church communities to a wave of personal experiences, such as dreams and visions, that individuals describe as encounters with Jesus. This phenomenon is capturing the attention
In a recent escalation of violence, extremist settlers targeted Taybeh, the last majority Christian town in the West Bank, by torching cars and defacing the area with hostile graffiti. Religious leaders and advocacy groups have raised alarm over these incidents, describing them as part of a persistent pattern of aggression that threatens both the safety
The Vatican has officially recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Salvador Valera Parra in Rhode Island, marking a pivotal step toward his potential sainthood. The decision, announced on July 22, is drawing widespread attention and sparking renewed spiritual fervor among Catholic communities. Vatican Investigation Confirms Newborn’s Survival as a Miracle After a thorough investigation,