Religious rights violations jump in Nicaragua
Cases of religious rights violations in Nicaragua in 2025 jumped to 309, up from 222 documented in the prior year, a new report by a Christian advocacy group shows.
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Seven counter-cultural biblical truths for ethical leadership
Ethics cannot be limited to just one area of life like business. Unfortunately, it is a subject almost forgotten by institutions and organizations in many parts of the world. Christians should not ignore biblically-based ethics in business. In any workplace our most profitable course of action is to be the kind of person or organization our colleagues and clients want to do business with.
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The unhelpful vortex that is the conference industrial complex
NGO professionals can find themselves traveling from conference to conference, only to encounter the same people and organizations time after time, listen to the same first-year university level talks, and have the same conversations that sound good but effectively go nowhere. Questioning the conference industrial complex.
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Jesus is the Christ. You are not, Gustavo Petro
On Tuesday, at a public event at San Juan de Dios Hospital, President Gustavo Petro made statements that not only offend the faith of millions of Colombians, but also reveal a profound historical ignorance, a deliberate theological manipulation, and, above all, a dangerous trivialization of the central figure of Christianity: Jesus Christ.
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How should people of faith respond to Maduro's sudden fall?
With the Maduro regime in Venezuela suddenly collapsed, what should be our response as people of faith? Dennis Petri, an expert in Latin American religious freedom encourages us to respond to the latest developments with both principle and prudence even as we pray for the Venezuelan people and their journey toward a free and flourishing life.
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Opposition lawmaker, evangelical pastors call for return to family values in Mexico
By Ommar AyalaPromoting family values through respect for life, ethical responsibility, and social cohesion were among the topics addressed in one of the main halls of the Chamber of Deputies during the “Family Day in Mexico” forum.
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Brazilian court acquits student over posts on biological sex
Brazil’s Federal Regional Court of the 5th Region has closed the case against veterinary student Isadora Borges, marking a historic victory for freedom of expression, according to a statement from ADF International.
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Latin Evangelical Alliance hosts 'Women in Victory' congress in Argentina
The Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) held its fifth International Congress, “Women in Victory,” organized by the AEL Women’s Commission and coordinated by Dr. Fátima Oliva. The event took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from March 10 to 14, with delegations from 12 Latin American countries.
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Christian lawyers weigh Argentina’s move to lower criminal responsibility age to 14
Argentina has lowered the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 under a new juvenile justice reform enacted by decree and signed by President Javier Milei, a move that marks a significant shift in how minors are prosecuted and has sparked debate among legal experts, rights advocates and Christian leaders.
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Nicaragua bars ordination of new priests and deacons, church leaders warn of pressure
Nicaragua’s government has prohibited the ordination of new Catholic priests and deacons in several dioceses, a move church leaders say intensifies pressure on religious communities in the country.
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Singer-songwriter Edilberto Cruz to hold 'Solo busco amor' recital for autism awareness
Singer-songwriter and poet Edilberto Cruz will present a recital titled “Solo busco amor” on Sunday, March 15, at Parque del Norte in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. The performance aims to raise awareness about autism.
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Bill to protect against forced conversions/marriages advances in Pakistan
A key committee of Pakistan’s Punjab Province Assembly on Monday (April 13) reportedly approved legislation that would help protect Christian and other minority-religion girls targeted for forced conversion and illegal marriage.
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