Africa

French Priest’s Murder ‘Horrifies’, But in Africa Alone, Many Church Attacks and Leaders Killed

French Priest’s Murder ‘Horrifies’, But in Africa Alone, Many Church Attacks and Leaders Killed
The 26 July killing of a Catholic priest in his church in St. Etienne du Rouvray, France, once again has pushed jihadist violence into the headlines.

Nine Christians Killed in Another Attack in Eastern DRC

Nine Christians Killed in Another Attack in Eastern DRC
An attack by unknown armed men early on Tuesday morning (5 July) has claimed the lives of at least nine Christians in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

U.S. Christian Families Urged to Welcome African Orphans

U.S. Christian Families Urged to Welcome African Orphans
Christian families in the U.S. are being encouraged to open their homes to orphaned African children as part of an effort started by international group Force for Christ.

Drought in Africa Adds Pressure to Religious Groups, Relief Organizations

Drought in Africa Adds Pressure to Religious Groups, Relief Organizations
Churches in eastern and southern Africa are appealing for humanitarian aid in the region, as 36 million people grapple with the worst drought in decades.

Catholic Priest Nominated to Receive Special Award for Sheltering 1,500 Muslims

Catholic Priest Nominated to Receive Special Award for Sheltering 1,500 Muslims
A Catholic priest who leads a mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been nominated to receive an award for aiding both Muslims and Christians amidst the country’s sectarian violence.

African Countries Clamp Down on Churches Tied to ‘Miracle Cures’

African Countries Clamp Down on Churches Tied to ‘Miracle Cures’
Led by charismatic preachers and self-proclaimed prophets, African churches are swelling with promises of miracle healings, signs and wonders. But in recent months, governments across the continent are trying to rein in these churches.

Illegal Trade in Body Parts Threatens Africans with Albinism

Illegal Trade in Body Parts Threatens Africans with Albinism
Since 2006, 164 people have been murdered and 264 maimed, according to Under the Same Sun, an advocacy organization for people with albinism based in Canada and Tanzania that tracks these cases. Many more attacks go unreported.

Sexual Revolution Versus the Gospel

Sexual Revolution Versus the Gospel
If Jesus wrote a letter to the American Church in 2015, what would He say? Maybe what the Church around the world is saying now.