Priest in Spain could face prison under ‘hate speech’ law
A Catholic priest in Spain could face up to three years in prison after making remarks critical of Islam.
Persecution Incidents
Sudan separates, deports South Sudanese women and children Persecution of Christians globally worsens significantly, rights leaders say Jihadists in Mozambique kill Christians, burn homes and churches Kidnapped pastor in Nigeria slain after ransom payment Wrongly imprisoned Christian in Pakistan dies after release Christians in India say pastor’s ‘accidental’ death was murder Five Christians in Iran sentenced to prison on ‘propaganda’ charges
Headlines
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A proposed law to regulate the registration and formation of religious groups in Mozambique is likely to compound the scale of persecution of Christians in the country. A joint report released by World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors International, and the Associação Evangélica de Moçambique (AEM), observed that the legislation disproportionately requires Christian groups to collect no fewer than 2,000 notarized signatures to register and would mandate theological qualifications for leaders.
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Sudan separates, deports South Sudanese women and children
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Spanish Evangelical Alliance opposes the inclusion of abortion as a constitutional right
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Thousands of students to unite in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025
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U.S. churchgoers’ pro-life conviction plummets by 20 points in two years, new study reveals
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Canterbury Cathedral graffiti installation draws criticism from J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and UK church leaders
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Nigerian evangelicals call for repentance and integrity as nation marks 65 years of independence
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‘Soul on Fire’ film based on John O'Leary's true story earns rare 'A' CinemaScore, 98% audience rating in opening weekend
Opinion
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I was forced from home for my faith in Christ
After a miraculous healing and turning to Jesus, an Indian family has faced persistent persecution. Recently it became so fierce they were forced to flee. Nevertheless, a powerful witness to faith in Christ remains in their village that we pray will one day bear much fruit. Here is their first-hand story.
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Lasting peace and true justice in Gaza and the Holy Land will require more than political agreement
As the ceasefire and exchange of people signals relief in Gaza and Israel, those who live and serve in the Holy Land know how fragile this peace can be and how difficult it will be to rebuild livelihoods. Hope of lasting peace will only be found when all people living in the land are able to live freely and are treated with dignity. In the meantime, followers of Jesus in the land remain faithful, trusting not in geopolitics but in the Prince of Peace.
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A stirring call to reactivate the Church as a movement
Evangelicals yearn to see crowds entering God's Kingdom and this is legitimately happening in some parts of the world, commonly known as people movements. By removing some persistent barriers, it is possible to see the Church reactivated as a movement, even as it already is in some of the most hostile of contexts. This opinion links to a statement that encourages the Church worldwide to reactivate itself to once again see crowds coming to Christ.
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History reveals the slippery slope to fascism for Christians with ears to hear
The rise of politicians from America to Russia claiming to champion Christian values and peace yet preaching hatred and division is polarizing families, churches, and communities even far beyond their own countries.
Regional Highlights
Indian Church growing fast, but discipleship and leadership development remain urgent needs, head of Evangelical Fellowship says
The Church in India is witnessing remarkable growth, a sign of God’s work across the country, said Rev. Vijayesh Lal, General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI), in an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International. But he cautioned that alongside the encouraging expansion there is a pressing need for greater depth in discipleship, leadership, and community engagement.
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Christians unite to help victims after deadly floods devastate central and eastern Mexico
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Surrogacy industry dehumanizes women and children, should be banned globally, UN expert says
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Oxford’s legendary 'Inklings' pub, where C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien socialized and discussed works, to be restored
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Jihadists in Mozambique kill Christians, burn homes and churches
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Trump State Dept. demands China release detained underground church pastor, father of US citizens
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Madagascar church leaders call for peace and dialogue amid ongoing Gen-Z protests against government
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Trump awards Charlie Kirk posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'Martyr for truth and for freedom'
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Nigeria’s Anglican Church breaks from Church of England over appointment of newly elected same-sex affirming Archbishop of Canterbury
Features
‘No future for our youth’: Christians in Bangladesh voice despair after deadly Khagrachhari unrest
As ethnic unrest intensifies in Bangladesh, Christian leaders say fear and uncertainty are spreading among the country’s religious minorities, who feel increasingly vulnerable amid growing political instability and a breakdown of trust in state protection.
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Franklin Graham to return to UK for 2026 evangelistic event in Manchester
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Nigeria security agents prevent clergy from officiating funeral service in Jos, arrest Christian journalists covering altercation
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Church of England Evangelical Council urges Mullally to protect biblical teaching as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
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Report finds 100 million Christians worldwide lack access to a Bible: ‘A modern famine of the Word’
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Royal Albert Hall to host Alpha Leadership Conference 2026 with Christian leaders worldwide
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Mullally’s support for same-sex marriage blessings makes new Archbishop of Canterbury 'impossible as a focus of unity', Gafcon says
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Kidnapped pastor in Nigeria slain after ransom payment
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Five Christians in Iran sentenced to prison on ‘propaganda’ charges
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Wrongly imprisoned Christian in Pakistan dies after release
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Anglicans in Australia voice concern over implementation of LGBTQ+ anti-conversion law
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Muslims attempt to seize Christian school in Sudan
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Christian acquitted in landmark case in Uttarakhand, India
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Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India
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Former UK PM Boris Johnson tells Liberty University students he hopes for them to become 'next generation of Charlie Kirks'
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Hamas frees final hostages as Trump visits Israel to back ceasefire plan
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Cameroon evangelicals urge peace and integrity as Biya, 92, seeks reelection after four decades in power
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Panel of Latino media leaders reveal insights how to share message of faith and purpose across 'every screen'
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for KING + COUNTRY release new single ‘World on Fire’ featuring Taylor Hill, launching new era of faith and hope
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Spanish public broadcaster apologizes for program labeling evangelical churches ‘dangerous’
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Good leadership requires the wisdom of Solomon
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We bring our ethnic uniqueness with us when we become new creatures in Christ
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Christians in Lebanon still hold fast to God in the midst of great troubles
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Synthetic saints and the death of truth: AI, martyrdom, and the collapse of discernment
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Christian Zionism is destroying our gospel witness in the Middle East
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Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety
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A cry for peacemakers in a time of violence
