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At a Feb. 4 House hearing, former Ambassador Sam Brownback warned that an authoritarian alliance threatens religious freedom worldwide. He told lawmakers that this authoritarian alliance threatens religious freedom because regimes see faith as a rival source of authority. Brownback called the trend unprecedented and alarming. He said communist and totalitarian governments now coordinate efforts
Church Leaders Denounce Christian Zionism Senior Orthodox and Catholic leaders in Jerusalem released a joint statement criticizing Christian Zionism as a damaging ideology. The declaration, signed on January 17 by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, emphasized their exclusive authority to speak on behalf of Christians in the Holy Land. They warned
Supporters across the UK have raised over $124,000 to assist students affected by Spurgeon’s College’s sudden shutdown. The Baptist Union of Great Britain launched an emergency appeal after the historic theological institution closed without warning in July 2025. The fundraising total reflects strong backing for theological education and ministerial training amid significant disruption. Financial Collapse
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, to testify before a U.S. congressional committee following newly released documents linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The connection between Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein has again come under scrutiny due to U.S. Justice Department files showing years of contact between the former royal and
Diplomatic Fallout Over Social Media Posts South Africa ordered Israeli diplomat Ariel Seidman to leave the country within 72 hours, accusing him of violating diplomatic norms. The Foreign Ministry claimed Seidman’s social media posts insulted President Cyril Ramaphosa and undermined bilateral relations. Officials said this action marked a breach of protocol and declared Seidman persona
Historic Confirmation at St. Paul’s Cathedral On January 28, Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury during a ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Her confirmation marks the first time a woman has held the position in the cathedral’s 1,400-year history. Mullally described her appointment as “an extraordinary and humbling
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Moscow, the only official Anglican congregation in Russia, has suspended its worship services amid a leadership and legal dispute. The congregation, affiliated with the Church of England, cited the absence of authorized personnel under Russian law as the reason. The announcement stressed that no group linked to foreign religious organizations,
Early Christian Art Unearthed in Turkey Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a rare third-century mural of Jesus as the “Good Shepherd,” shedding light on early Christian art. The well-preserved fresco was found in a subterranean burial chamber within the Hisardere necropolis near Iznik, historically known as Nicaea. This ancient city holds deep Christian significance as
Chinese House Churches Face Renewed Persecution Early Rain Covenant Church and Zion Church—two prominent house churches in China—are facing a coordinated government crackdown. Early Rain leaders had anticipated persecution after a surge in harassment, threats, and detentions. Their prediction came true when, on January 6, police detained at least nine members, including church leader Li
An archaeological journey to uncover clues about the ark of the covenant was abruptly halted due to breaking news: Israel had launched strikes on Iran, and in response, closed its airspace. The journey aimed not to find the lost ark itself, but to investigate its biblical arrival in Jerusalem and its implications for the city’s
The discovery of Yehohanan’s remains in 1968 provided the first and only physical evidence of crucifixion in antiquity. Although tens of thousands were crucified during the Roman Empire, no skeletal proof had ever been found—until archaeologist Vassilios Tzaferis unearthed a Jewish tomb in Giv‘at ha-Mivtar, northeast of Jerusalem. Among the ossuaries, or bone boxes, one
Christian Identity Under Fire Despite Sporting Triumph India’s victory in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in October 2025 marked a historic moment, but for star player Jemimah Rodrigues, the aftermath was bittersweet. After her match-winning performance in the semifinal against Australia in Navi Mumbai, Rodrigues publicly credited her Christian faith. She cited a Bible verse
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