‘In blatant violation’: Russia severely violates religious freedom, report says
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.
Nigerian official disputes reports of anti-Christian violence
A high-ranking Nigerian official dismissed reports by international human rights organizations about widespread violence against Christians in his country as “not supported by the facts on the ground,” but some Nigerian Christian leaders disagreed.
Wife of slain missionary sentenced to 24 years in Angolan prison
The wife of 44-year-old SIM USA missionary Beau Shroyer, who was fatally stabbed in 2024, in Lubango, Angola — near where the couple and their five children lived — has reportedly been convicted and sentenced to 24 years in an Angolan prison.
Oklahoma superintendent issues ‘crucial step’ on Bible, Ten Commandments in schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters issued a directive June 27 requiring all schools to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments into the curriculum, effective immediately.
First person: Addressing ‘gross mishandling of Scripture’
In the days following the July 13 assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, an application of Scripture related to the situation made the rounds on social media and has continued to draw concern from ministry leaders …
Court denies Christian parents custody of daughters
A Christian couple’s battle to regain custody of their two daughters suffered a setback after the European Court of Human Rights ruled their case “inadmissible,” ending appeals.
NAMB announces new abuse prevention, response plan
The North American Mission Board announced a new abuse prevention and response plan today (May 25) through a statement by
Katy Weirich’s journey through music sees difficult days, offers listeners hope
Sometimes it’s small things and sometimes it’s big things that can change the course of a life. For Katy Weirich,