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Imprisoned Pakistani Christian Found Dead
A Pakistani Christian man who was sentenced last year to life in prison for “blasphemy” was found dead Tuesday morning, according to officials in the Islamic republic.
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Millions to Observe Ash Wednesday, First Day of Lent
Millions of Christians worldwide will usher in the 40-day season of Lent by imposing the sign of the cross on their foreheads with ash on Wednesday.
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China Tightens Foreign Reporting Policy Amid Clashes
The reporting policy that China loosened ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was tightened up this past week with new restrictions placed on foreign journalists working in the communist nation.
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Muslim Brotherhood, Like Egypt's Future, Remains Murky
With the Muslim Brotherhood poised to play a growing role in Egypt’s government following the resignation of the country’s long-time president, many observers have been looking into the long-banned group for clues to what lies ahead for Egypt.
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Chinese 'Underground' Church Leaders Lament Gov't Travel Ban
Members of the underground churches of China have released a joint statement in response to efforts by the Chinese government to prevent leaders of their movement from attending a major international gathering of Christian leaders.
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Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in
Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ family faces health challenges: Phil Robertson’s alzheimer’s battle and Miss Kay’s injury
The Duck Dynasty family is leaning on faith as they navigate serious health struggles affecting both Phil and Miss Kay Robertson. While Phil, the Robertson patriarch, is facing Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Miss Kay, recently suffered a severe leg injury from a fall.
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One day until the premiere of House of David—What you need to know before watching
Amazon Prime Video’s highly anticipated biblical drama House of David is set to premiere tomorrow(2/27), bringing the epic story of King David to life in a way never seen before. With just a day left before the first episodes are released, here’s everything you need to know before watching.
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Horror in Congo: ISIS-linked militants behead 70 Christians in church massacre
At least 70 Christians were brutally beheaded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a massacre carried out by Islamist militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS), according to multiple reports from humanitarian organizations and local sources. The attack, which took place in the eastern province of North Kivu, saw victims murdered inside a church, leaving their headless bodies behind as a chilling warning.
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Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites
Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.
