CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Prayer Vigils Held for Victims of Nice Attack Around the World

Jul 18, 2016

People from different faiths came together for a prayer vigil at Louisville’s Islamic Center to pray the victims of the barbaric attack in Nice which killed 84 people and injured more than 50.

Turkey: Over 90 Killed in Military Coup Attempt, Civilians Come in Support of Government

Jul 18, 2016

Over 90 people were killed and thousands were wounded in a military coup to overthrow President Tayyip Erdogan's government in Turkey. However, the public came out in support of the President and confronted the rebel army on the streets, due to which the coup lost much of its strength.

Russia's 'Yarovaya Law' Imposes Restrictions on Evangelism, Speech

Jul 13, 2016

Russia’s new legislation to counter terrorism is being seen as extraordinarily restrictive and is expected to have an adverse effect on citizen freedom.

Anglican Church in Canada Reverses Resolution to Reject Same-Sex Marriage

Jul 12, 2016

One day after the Anglican Church of Canada rejected a proposal to authorize same-sex marriage, the church reversed its decision after discovering a miscount during the voting process.

Anglican Church of Canada to Vote on Gay Marriage After Three Years of Debate

Jul 11, 2016

The Anglican Church of Canada will vote today on alteration of marriage definition to accommodate same-sex unions. The voting is a part of six-day General Synod that began last week in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto.

Egypt: Christian Homes Burned by Muslim Mob to Warn Against Building Church

Jul 10, 2016

At least four Coptic Christian homes were torched by a mob of 300 Muslims in Samalout, Egypt. The attack was perpetrated in Kom el Loofy village by the mob to warn the Copts against building a church on land owned by a Christian man Ashraf Khalaaf.

Christians and Minorities in Iraq Face Threat of Extinction, Says Rights Group

Jul 06, 2016

Christians and other minorities in Iraq are facing persecution at unprecedented levels and are at the verge of extinction, as they are suppressed and abused by Islamic State [ISIS] which gained prominence in the area two years ago.

Church of England Set to Discuss Gay Marriage in General Synod 2016

Jul 06, 2016

The Church of England will convene a General Synod in York this week where as many as 500 members are expected to come together and discuss same-sex marriage.

China Implements Law Compelling Churches to Hand Over Tithes and Donations to Authorities, According to China Aid Report

Jul 05, 2016

Chinese state government in Zhejiang province has implemented a new law for some of the churches to hand over all their income and donations to the authorities, the China Aid reported.

Multiple Suicide Bombings Target Mosques, US Consulate in Saudi Arabia

Jul 05, 2016

Suicide bombers blew themselves up in three different cities of Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the season of Ramadan nears its completion.

Russia Seeks to Restrict Evangelism Through Potential Law; Christians Pray and Send Petition to Putin

Jul 04, 2016

Russia's legislature has passed a set of draconian restrictions on evangelism and church, similar to the ones in the Communist Era, according to media reports.

Iraq: Baghdad Bombing Killed At Least 125, Wounded Over 200

Jul 04, 2016

A truck packed with explosives in Baghdad’s Karrada neighborhood killed at least 125 and wounded over 200 on Saturday night when residents were celebrating Ramadan.

IJM Human Rights Lawyer, Client, Taxi Driver Who Were Abducted Found Murdered in Kenya

Jul 01, 2016

A Kenyan human rights lawyer who was abducted in Nairobi, along with the client he was defending, and a taxi driver, right after a court hearing were found murdered in northeast part of the city.

'The Bridge' Conference to Raise Awareness on Religious Persecution in the Middle East

Jun 30, 2016

International Christian Concern is organizing its first annual “The Bridge” conference in Washington DC to raise awareness about the persecuted church in the Middle East, and to arrive at ways to support the Christians and minorities in the region.

Turkey Says Islamic State Likely Behind the Istanbul Airport Attack that Killed 42 People and Injured Over 230

Jun 30, 2016

Turkish authorities say that they suspect Islamic state’s hand in Tuesday’s terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport.