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Amid a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, Hanna Massad, a former pastor of Gaza Baptist Church, remains closely connected to his homeland. His nonprofit, Christian Mission to Gaza (CMG), now based in the U.S., distributes up to 3,000 hot meals monthly across Gaza. Using local cooks and wrapped portions, CMG delivers food safely to tent
Brother Andrew’s Cold War-era Bible smuggling remains part of Open Doors’ legacy, but the methods have evolved. In some nations, possessing a Bible still carries severe penalties. While hard copies are still delivered discreetly, today’s efforts also include tiny SD cards, audio devices, and encrypted digital files. The ministry continues to adapt distribution to meet
President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the White House on Friday, celebrating the signing of a peace agreement aimed at ending decades of hostilities. The deal includes a U.S.-developed transit corridor through Armenia, connecting Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave. Named the “Trump Route for International Peace
Historic Appointment in Evangelical Advocacy Juan Rivera, lead pastor of Victory Church near Youngstown, Ohio, has been appointed as the first president of the Hispanic Israel Leadership Coalition (HILC). The announcement came from the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), a global network representing tens of thousands of churches. Rivera has led HILC as its
About 25 miles from the Russian frontline, Ukrainian Catholics in Zaporizhzhia are helping people displaced from occupied territories. Church members deliver aid to Ukrainian troops and frontline villages. Nuns offer comfort, especially to children fleeing war. Sister Lukia Murashko, head of the Order of Saint Basil the Great monastery, says children seek warmth and safety.
Interest in reclaiming German citizenship has surged among descendants of Jews who fled Nazi Germany. Following Germany’s expanded citizenship laws, many American Jews now see the opportunity not only as a practical benefit but also as a symbolic act of reclaiming heritage. While some applicants cite perks like easier travel within the European Union, others
A surprise eviction occurred last Friday at the Anna Sanders Theological Seminary, a longstanding institution affiliated with the Assemblies of God in Mexico. Authorities, including the National Guard, Attorney General’s Office (FGR), and Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC), stormed the premises without prior notice. The operation involved removing staff, documents, and furniture, and placing closure seals
Iran has intensified persecution of Christians in the weeks following its ceasefire with Israel, arresting at least 21 believers, raiding house churches, and pushing anti-Christian propaganda, according to advocacy group Article 18. The arrests, which took place in Tehran, Rasht, Orumiyeh, Kermanshah, and Varamin, are part of what activists describe as a targeted effort to
Humanitarian Programs at Risk After Foreign Aid Freeze World Vision, the world’s largest evangelical humanitarian group, faces steep funding cuts following the Trump administration’s closure of USAID. The U.S. government had provided World Vision over $400 million annually—around a third of its total revenue. With the loss of roughly $170 million in 2025, the organization
China’s weakening economy and rising social unrest have triggered a renewed wave of Christian persecution. Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the government has intensified restrictions on religious activity, targeting both local believers and foreign missionaries. Arrests of pastors for collecting tithes and heightened surveillance in churches mark the latest efforts to suppress unregulated faith communities. Pastors
Tanzania’s government has deregistered the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church just one day after its founder, Bishop Josephat Gwajima, condemned a rise in enforced disappearances and abductions. Gwajima, a lawmaker from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, delivered his remarks during a Sunday sermon that launched a weeklong prayer campaign for justice. The closure
Federal Judge Orders Admission of Refugees Blocked by Trump’s Freeze A U.S. District Court in Washington state has ruled that the U.S. government must admit thousands of refugees who had booked travel before President Donald Trump’s January refugee program freeze. Judge Jamal N. Whitehead issued the order on Monday, July 14, affirming that many of
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