In less than two weeks, Colombia has witnessed the shocking murders of two Christian pastors, shaking the nation’s religious community. On Dec. 29, the Lora Rincón pastoral family was killed in Aguachica, Cesar, in a targeted shooting. Days later, on Jan. 8, Pastor Iván Darío García González was gunned down after preaching at the Nuevo Renacer Christian Church, leaving one parishioner injured.
On January 8, 1956, five Christian missionaries lost their lives in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador at the hands of the Waodani, an isolated tribe known for its extreme violence, even within their own group. Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming and Roger Youderian were a team of pioneers dedicated to establishing peaceful contact with the indigenous people, with the aim of sharing their Christian faith. On the day they were supposed to report about their first interaction, however, the
MonitorLatino, the renowned platform that tracks radio airplay and ranks the most popular songs in the Latino music industry, has unveiled its much-anticipated annual Top 100 list.
On January 1, 2025, New Year's Day, the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, hosted the 61st edition of a rally organized by the La Batalla de la Fe (Battle of Faith) ministry, with over 20,000 attendees.
At the initiative of Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and with the support of the Christian Alliance of Evangelical Churches of Argentina (ACIERA) and the Argentine Bible Society (SBA), among others, more than 400 cities across the country united to bring the message of hope in Jesus Christ to the streets of Argentina. As part of the effort, over 4,000 strategically located prayer tables were organized, where the Word of God was shared and prayers were offered for citizens who were open to embrace th
In recent days, the Mexican Ministry of the Interior (Segob) held a working meeting with 16 denominational leaders from the Evangelical Fellowship of Mexico (Conemex) to discuss key issues related to the current needs of religious associations in the country. According to Conemex, the dialogue focused on simplifying bureaucratic procedures and addressing the social challenges faced by congregations in various regions of Mexico.
At the initiative of the Chilean ministry “Evangelio Creativo” (Creative Gospel), a group of children and pre-teens participated in a simulation of their first missionary trip in the city of Concepción, Chile. The activity included a time of preparation, a simulated arrival in a foreign country with passport and immigration checks, and training for outreach.
Brazil's Federal Supreme Court has unanimously decided to allow the presence of religious symbols in public buildings, stating that their display does not conflict with the country's secular principles.
For the second consecutive year, Gospel Night was held, an event organized by the Ministry of Culture of the City Government of Buenos Aires. The event brought together more than two thousand artists from different churches across the city and was attended by over 80,000 people, according to organizers.
Nicaraguan media in exile report that Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera, president of the Nicaraguan Episcopal Conference, has been banished to Guatemala. He is the third bishop to be expelled by Daniel Ortega's regime in the past year.
Two strong earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.8 on the Richter scale surprised the Cuban population on Sunday, Nov. 10. Cities in different regions in the southestern part of the island, which were close to the epicenter, reported collapsed buildings. As of this moment, no fatalities have been reported yet. But it only adds to the suffering of a population that experienced storms and blackouts, as Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition, reported earlier.
Elim Evangelical Church in Alfafar, inaugurated only last September, suffered severe damage after the recent floods in Valencia. The storm left the premises unusable, with more than a meter and a half of water destroying furniture and essential materials. Despite the losses, the evangelical community has received great support from neighbors who have offered to help. Mariana Gálvez, a member of the congregation, expressed her gratitude and excitement at seeing the community’s response.
