International News Archives - Page 3 of 39

Ukrainian Baptists, faith leaders issue appeal to pray for Ukraine

August 8, 2025

Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.

US Olympic officials: Biological men barred from competing in women’s sports

July 24, 2025

USA Fencing reportedly became the first sport to announce updated gender eligibility rules in response.

Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into school; more than 30 killed

July 21, 2025

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI jet crashed Monday (July 21) into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood, killing at least 19 people, including the pilot, and injuring over 160 others …

Prayer urged for persecuted Christians in Nigeria

July 21, 2025

The Center for Global Religious Freedom at Dallas Baptist University, Texas Baptists’ Christian Life Commission and the Baptist World Alliance have issued a call to prayer for victims of religious persecution in Nigeria.

Persecution, violence and religious freedom addressed at BWA Congress

July 16, 2025

Bruce Webb, pastor of The Woodlands First Baptist Church of Woodlands, Texas, recounted the history of Baptist advocacy for freedom of religion during a breakout

‘In blatant violation’: Russia severely violates religious freedom, report says

July 1, 2025

The Russian government continues to violate the rights of religious groups “in blatant violation of international law,” a new report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported.

‘It’s my mission’: Interview with a Ukrainian Baptist chaplain

July 1, 2025

Ukrainian Christians are reconsidering how to be present where blood is being shed — and how to witness to Christ in the harsh and brutal struggle. One of those who chose the path of military chaplaincy is Ivan Horbyk.

US bombs Iran nuclear sites: What’s next? How Christians can pray.

June 23, 2025

In the aftermath of the U.S. military bombing Iran nuclear sites over the weekend, many continue to speculate on what will happen next. When will Iran retaliate? What will that look like and where will all of this lead?

Churches targeted in Russian-occupied Ukraine

June 13, 2025

Authorities in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region of Ukraine raided an unregistered Baptist church during a Pentecost Sunday worship service, an Oslo-based news service focused on international human rights and religious freedom reported.