As Iranian authorities again restrict internet access and tighten their grip on dissent, Christians inside the country say they feel more cut off than ever from the outside world, even as they continue to worship, serve their neighbors, and quietly share the gospel. Diaspora pastors and ministries report only fragmentary contact with underground house churches,
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Construction has resumed on a monumental statue of Jesus Christ planned for Mount Hatis in Armenia, a project its backers say will become the world’s largest depiction of Christ even as it continues to face resistance from the Armenian Apostolic Church and lingering public controversy. Recent photos and project representatives confirm that work is under way
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead Monday afternoon, including three adult worshippers and two teenage suspects, according to law enforcement officials who stressed there is no ongoing threat to the community. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters that officers responded to reports of an active shooter at
Pope Leo XIV is advancing the Roman Catholic Church's ecumenical mission to foster unity among mainstream Christian denominations. Earlier, he joined Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I in worship services in Istanbul and a pilgrimage to Nicaea, the site of the First Ecumenical Council 1700 years ago. Both leaders expressed aspirations for restoring full communion among
Organized by the Minnesota group MARCH—Multifaith Antiracism, Change and Healing—the gathering brought together clergy and representatives from faith organizations to share accounts of ICE activities and their effects on communities across America. Participants engaged in a day of strike action, braved sub-zero temperatures for a march, held a prayer and worship service, and staged a
Years of conflict and upheaval have driven many in the Middle East to explore Christianity, leading to a notable surge in new believers. However, this rapid expansion is straining the region's limited support structures for discipleship. New converts often lack adequate guidance due to tight restrictions on religious freedom, which hinder open practice and teaching
Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians marked Timkat, the vibrant celebration of Jesus' baptism, with processions, symbolic baptisms, and prayers, providing a moment of unity and joy in a nation grappling with famine and regional tensions. Rich Traditions of Timkat Timkat, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in
An Episcopal bishop has issued an urgent call for clergy members to prepare for what he describes as a "new era of martyrdom," urging them to finalize their wills and arrange their personal affairs. The warning reflects growing concerns within religious communities about increased tensions and potential persecution facing faith leaders in the United States.
Christian advocacy group Open Doors reports that persecution and discrimination against Christians worldwide intensified in 2025, affecting more than 388 million believers—an increase of eight million from the previous year—with 4,849 faith-related killings, predominantly in Nigeria. Annual World Watch List Findings The organization's World Watch List evaluates 50 countries based on factors including violence, restrictions on private