Anugrah Kumar

Latest

• 
  Feb 24, 2024

  Pray.com removed from Apple App Store in China, restricting access to content

  Pray.com, a leading digital platform for faith-based content, has been removed from the Apple App Store in mainland China, reflecting the Chinese government's strict internet publishing policies.

• 
  Feb 23, 2024

  Churches rebuked for hosting ‘rave in the nave’ events to attract new visitors

  Historic cathedrals across England have drawn criticism for hosting what critics call "rave in the nave" events, aiming to attract new visitors and raise funds with silent discos, including the venerable Canterbury Cathedral.

• 
  Feb 22, 2024

  Christian convert fights German authorities over Bible verse sticker

  A taxi driver in Essen, Germany, is contesting a fine imposed by local authorities for displaying a Bible verse sticker on his vehicle, which reads "Jesus – I am the way. The truth. And the life," sparking a debate over religious expression and advertising laws.

• 
  Feb 20, 2024

  Indonesia ends decades-old policy of referring to Jesus Christ by Islamic name

  Indonesia has officially changed a decades-old state policy of referring to Christian holidays by their Islamic names, such as Isa Messiah for Jesus Christ. President Joko Widodo signed a Presidential Decree to mark this shift to accommodate the Christian population in the country, which has the world’s largest Muslim population.

• 
  Feb 19, 2024

  Church of England urged to tackle problem of parishioners ‘bullying’ clergy

  The Church of England is poised to address the escalating issue of parishioners bullying clergy, with proposals for legal sanctions and a new code of conduct on the agenda for the upcoming General Synod. The move follows numerous reports of vicars being aggressively forced out by congregants.

• 
  Feb 18, 2024

  Russian priest suffers stroke after being detained for holding Alexei Navalny memorial service

  A priest in St. Petersburg has suffered a stroke after being arrested and detained for planning a memorial service for the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in Russia.

• 
  Feb 18, 2024

  Christian groups urge ‘matriarch of modern Qatar’ to use influence to help free hostages in Gaza

  Christian groups have launched a campaign urging Moza bint Nasser, the mother of Qatar’s Emir, to leverage her influence for the release of hostages in Gaza. A billboard featuring bint Nasser and an Israeli infant hostage appeared in Times Square, New York City, bearing the plea “It’s in your hands” and “Release the hostages.”

• 
  Feb 17, 2024

  British police threaten street preacher with 'hate crime' charge for sharing Bible verses

  British police have escalated their actions against Christian street preachers in Uxbridge, London, threatening arrests over allegations of hate crimes and violations of anti-social behavior laws.

• 
  Feb 17, 2024

  Christians warn against German bill that aims to crack down on pro-life prayers

  Christians in Germany are expressing their concerns over a proposed bill that aims to establish censorship zones around abortion facilities, potentially penalizing pro-life prayers and offers of help, with fines up to €5,000, or $6,300.

• 
  Feb 16, 2024

  Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates

  Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.