At least 200 people were killed in central Nigeria. Long-standing religious and ethnic tensions fueled the violence. The Nigerian president prioritizes combating insecurity. Nearly 200 people have been killed in a series of raids on villages in central Nigeria, according to local authorities, and the UN human rights commissioner expressed his “deep alarm” over these … Read more
FAISALABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited Jaranwala on Monday to express solidarity with the victims of Christian community whose houses were destroyed in violence. On the occasion, the prime minister distributed checques worth two million rupees each amongst the affected people. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present on the occasion. The prime minister … Read more
41 people died and 14 were hurt when a fire broke out in a church in Cairo. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi offered his condolences to the victims and their families. Police believe that an electrical short-circuit may have caused the fire. CAIRO: The Coptic Church of Egypt said that at least 41 people died … Read more
A Syrian desert monastery that was once a magnet for interfaith discourse has reopened. Deir Mar Moussa Al-Habashi, north of Damascus, attracted 30,000 visitors in 2010. The onset of civil war and the disappearance of Father Paolo Dall’Oglio scared away visitors. A Syrian desert monastery that was once a magnet for interfaith discourse and drew … Read more
Nigerian religious leaders have demanded justice for the killing of a Christian student accused of blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad, who was stoned to death. Deborah Samuel was stoned and her body was burned by an angry mob of students in the northwest city of Sokoto on Thursday after she published a social media post … Read more
Six soldiers and a policeman were killed in central Nigeria during conflicts between farmers and herders, local police confirmed on Wednesday. A joint military and police team was attacked on Tuesday in Tarti village, Takum district, Taraba state, according to state police spokesman Usman Abdullahi. “We lost six soldiers and a policeman in the attack … Read more
A regional official claimed on Friday that several hundred people had been arrested following a deadly attack on Muslims in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar. According to a local Islamic organization, more than 20 people were killed on Tuesday when heavily armed “extreme Christians” attacked mourners at a Muslim elder’s funeral and destroyed Muslim … Read more
A US commission stated Monday that nonsecular freedom has deteriorated “notably” in India under the Hindu nationalist government because it again endorsed focused sanctions over abuses. It changed into the third instantly year that the US Commission on International Religious Freedom requested that India be placed on a listing of “nations of precise concern” — … Read more
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed once more for a truce in conflict-torn Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, “to ease the suffering of exhausted human beings”. The blue and yellow flag of Ukraine flew among the trustworthy gathered on St Peter’s Square, wherein the chief of the Roman Catholic Church recalled that preventing erupted two months … Read more
This weekend, England will celebrate St. George’s Day, its patron saint. Christians all over the world will celebrate St. George’s Day. St. George’s Day has gained popularity in recent years. But we don’t get a day off because St. George’s Day isn’t an English public holiday. The idea of making St. George’s Day a bank … Read more
Jill and I join fellow Christians around the world in celebrating Easter Sunday — a day of joy and hope, of renewal and rebirth. Once again, Holy Week has taken us on a journey from sorrow to salvation. As we reflect today on Christ’s Resurrection, we are reminded that with faith, hope, and love — … Read more
BISMARCK: This year’s Holy Week in North Dakota may look a little different for Christians. For certain churches, today is Maundy Thursday, which marks the start of Holy Week and the Last Supper commemoration. However, many streets in Bismarck are still covered in snow, so congregations are finding creative ways to go to church. “With … Read more
Christians in Palestine have been participating in Ramadan initiatives to commemorate the Muslim fasting month. Aid initiatives, street and market decorations, and the distribution of water and dates before iftar are just a few of the things they’ve done in Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Nablus in the West Bank. Khalil Kawa, a 41-year-old Christian, has been … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 24, 2021 (AFP) – Omicron’s rise has heralded another pandemic-tinged Christmas for billions, with Santa’s arrival and longed-for family reunions overshadowed by the prospect of yet more Covid restrictions. Festive jokes about reindeer having “herd immunity” and millions isolating “Home Alone” may be wearing thin, but the emergence of the ultra-infectious Omicron variant means … Read more
A group of Muslims, Jews and Christians have laid the foundation stone of a project dubbed as ‘House of One’ in the German capital as a symbol of interfaith dialogue that will allow people of all three religions to worship. According to the reports of the international news agency, the founder of the project, the … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has felicitated the Christian citizens of the Pakistan on the occasion of Easter. According to the details, Imran Khan on Sunday took to his Twitter handle and wrote: Wishing all our Christian citizens a happy Easter. Wishing all our Christian citizens a happy Easter. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 4, 2021 … Read more
A Malaysian court has allowed Christians living in the country to say the word “Allah”. The Kuala Lumpur High Court overturned a law banning Christians from using the word “Allah” and allowed Christians to say “Allah” as well as “God”. According to the British media reports, the Malaysian court has given this decision on a … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan extended his Christmas wishes to all Christians and urged everyone to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOP) during the festival. PM Imran Wrote on Twitter, “Wishing all our Christian citizens a very Happy Christmas. Please stay safe by observing COVID 19 SOPs.” Wishing all our Christian citizens a very Happy … Read more
