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EU mission to review Pakistan’s human rights record
Rights activists urged the European Union to investigate widespread human rights violations in Pakistan, including persecution of religious minorities, ahead of a review starting Monday by a key EU mission monitoring the country’s eligibility for preferential trade terms.
WEA GA elects new International Council, elects veteran evangelical leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair
The General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) elected a new International Council and Sri Lankan leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair during its business sessions held Oct. 29–30 in Seoul, Korea.
‘Where is the Church?’ Religious freedom advocate decries Church’s silence amid global persecution crisis
Williams, who serves as Director of Africa Services for Open Doors, shared heart-wrenching testimonies of believers enduring violence and displacement in regions where faith in Christ comes at a devastating cost.
European Evangelical Alliance elects Andreas Wenzel as new president
The European Evangelical Alliance has elected Andreas Wenzel of Germany as its new president, succeeding Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, who concluded 12 years in the role.
‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’ - researchers say movement’s centre has shifted to Global South
“Christianity and evangelicalism look fundamentally different than they did a generation ago."
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour named new Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance
It marks the first time an Arab Christian leader will head the global body representing more than 600 million evangelicals in over 148 countries.
Christian-majority countries are in decline - report
The number of countries with Christian majorities declined between 2010 and 2020, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center, highlighting a notable shift in global religious affiliation.
Rick Warren sees crucial role for African evangelical leaders in completing the Great Commission
'Africa is now the most Christian continent on Earth'.
Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American pontiff
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV and becoming the first American to hold the papacy.
Canadian evangelicals concerned about possible removal of charitable status from religious, pro-life groups
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has raised concerns about recommendations presented to the Canadian government calling for the removal of charitable status to religious charities and anti-abortion organizations.
Protests erupt in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree
Christians in Syria are on alert after a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah was set on fire, triggering protests.
Church leaders express shock and sorrow over 'inhuman attack' at German Christmas market
"Many people throughout Germany and around the world are feeling the horror, grief and sympathy today."
Chris Wright: 'I hope Lausanne will stay true to its DNA'
"It's not Lausanne doing mission. It's Lausanne catalyzing, facilitating, and then letting other people do the research and the networking and the activities, which will serve God's Church around the world."
Tributes paid to Christian comedian Steve Legg
A personal tribute has been paid to one of England's most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last Monday, following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months.
First Bible translation for indigenous ethnic people groups completed in Colombia
The Colombian Bible Society has unveiled the first complete translation of the Bible into an indigenous language - Wayuunaiki, which will serve two indigenous ethnic groups in Colombia.