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Islamic studies no longer required for religious minority students in Pakistan; Christians rejoice
Christians in Pakistan have breathed a sigh of relief over the government’s decision to no longer require Islamic studies for non-Muslim students in schools at all levels.
'Sleeping giant': Evangelical missionary movement in Latin America continues to grow
When Carlos and Ana married, they had a dream: to serve God as missionaries somewhere in the world. Both had grown up in Evangelical churches in Colombia and had felt God's call to share the Gospel with other cultures. However, they didn't know how to make it happen.
Nicaragua jails pastors on trumped-up charges of ‘money laundering’
Authorities in Nicaragua have jailed nine pastors for more than a month on charges that they formed part of a criminal operation along with three U.S. missionaries, according to a mission organization.
Brazil floods leave at least 12 dead, Evangelical group mobilizes aid
At least 12 people were killed and one more is missing after heavy rains caused flooding in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, state Governor Claudio Castro told a press conference.
Ecuadorian gov't declares state of emergency amid kidnappings, murder outside church
A group of drug traffickers, armed with rifles and grenades, interrupted a live broadcast on a TV station in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The incident occurred amid the kidnapping of at least seven police officers and a series of explosions, a day after President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency in the south American country.
Christians arrested in Mauritania for holding baptism ceremony that outraged Muslims released
Officials in Mauritania have released all Christians arrested after a video of a baptism ceremony in November prompted Muslims to call for their punishment, Christian leaders in the region said.
Evangelical leader among inter-religious group praying for President Javier Milei
After a swearing in ceremony at the National Congress, newly inaugurated President of Argentina Javier Milei participated in an interfaith ceremony at Buenos Aires Cathedral.
Mauritania arrests Christian leaders amid Muslim outrage over baptism video
Authorities in Mauritania have arrested 15 Christian leaders since late November following calls for punishment by Muslims outraged over a video showing a baptism ceremony, sources said.