International
Events and issues facing believers around the world
- Most Latin American Evangelicals Support Israel. Their Region Is More Divided.As Christians rally and pray, some political leaders break ties with the Jewish state over Gaza violence.
- Bethlehem Cancels Christmas, But Local Pastors Still Expect a Holy NightAs war disrupts traditional festivities, Palestinian Christians see an opportunity to return to the Nativity story and share the gospel.
- A Muted Christmas in Philippine City After ISIS Attack on ChurchgoersThe small Catholic community in Marawi has weathered ongoing threats in the Islamic city.
- For Messianic Jews, Debate Over Hamas Gets BiblicalNetanyahu’s allusion to the Amalekites sparks discussion of how to responsibly apply Scripture stories to current events like Israel’s war in Gaza.
- Jesus Remains in UK State Schools—in a Manger in the Nativity PlayBritish culture continues to act out the Christmas story even as fewer believe it.
- How 1 in 4 Countries Restrict Religious ConversionNew report by international religious freedom advocates compiles the text of 73 laws in 46 nations.
- Mike Bickle Shifts Brazil’s Conversation Around Church AbuseIn a country where allegations rarely go public, charismatics are grappling with the claims against the influential IHOPKC founder and with his movement’s response.
- Should Gaza’s Christians Flee South, Evacuate East, or Stay in Church Shelters?Sick, hungry, and weary, Palestinian Christians are urged by IDF to leave the northern strip, while outside advocates debate a West Bank escape. Temporary cease-fire offers window of opportunity to decide.
- Africa’s Wall Street Quiets Christian WorshipIn the commercial capital of Malawi, Pentecostal pastors and churches face fines or removal for making a joyful noise.
- Flight to Egypt: How Pastor’s Wife in Gaza Church Got OutHarrowing journey with children and grandparents reunites family with husband, as Palestinian Christians sheltering at Orthodox and Catholic churches grow increasingly desperate.
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