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.
Africa
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.
Netanyahu to Christian Zionists: ‘We Have No Better Friends’
sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently traveled to Africa where he met with Christian Zionists.
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
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
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.
Missionary to Africa: Terrorism is the Biggest Threat to Mission Work
A missionary to Africa has said that the greatest threat facing mission work there is terrorism.
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
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.
