CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Munich Attack: Messages of Support Pour in from Around the World

Jul 24, 2016

Germany mourned for the victims of Munich attack, even as condolence messages poured in from all over the world.

China to Shut Down Churches and Religious Gatherings Ahead of G20 Summit Citing Safety Reasons

Jul 24, 2016

China has banned churches in and around Hangzhou city in the eastern Zhejiang province ahead of G-20 summit in order to “create a safe environment” for world leaders when they attend the conference.

KBS drama 'Doctors' consistent high ratings may exceed SBS drama 'Descendants of the Sun'.

Jul 23, 2016

Korean drama 'Doctors' believed to surpass hit Korean drama series 'Descendants of the Sun'.

Anglican and Episcopal Churches Join Efforts to Provide Shelter and Food to Displaced South Sudanese

Jul 22, 2016

Church leaders of the Anglican and Episcopal churches have been providing shelter and material assistance for people in South Sudan as tens of thousands have been internally displaced or fleeing the country due to the violence that has persisted in the country.

Kenya: Four Police Officers Charged with Murder of Christian Lawyer and His Client

Jul 20, 2016

The International Justice Mission has launched a global online petition calling for swift conviction of those involved in the murders of Lawyer Willie Kimani, Josphat Mwenda, and Joseph Muiruri.

Over 100,000 Venezuelans Cross Into Colombia to Buy Food and Necessities

Jul 19, 2016

Over 100,000 Venezuelans waited on an international bridge to enter Colombia so that they could shop for food, toiletries, and medicine which are hardly available in any of the country’s stores.

Prayer Vigils Held for Victims of Nice Attack Around the World

Jul 18, 2016

People from different faiths came together for a prayer vigil at Louisville’s Islamic Center to pray the victims of the barbaric attack in Nice which killed 84 people and injured more than 50.

Turkey: Over 90 Killed in Military Coup Attempt, Civilians Come in Support of Government

Jul 18, 2016

Over 90 people were killed and thousands were wounded in a military coup to overthrow President Tayyip Erdogan's government in Turkey. However, the public came out in support of the President and confronted the rebel army on the streets, due to which the coup lost much of its strength.

Russia's 'Yarovaya Law' Imposes Restrictions on Evangelism, Speech

Jul 13, 2016

Russia’s new legislation to counter terrorism is being seen as extraordinarily restrictive and is expected to have an adverse effect on citizen freedom.

Anglican Church in Canada Reverses Resolution to Reject Same-Sex Marriage

Jul 12, 2016

One day after the Anglican Church of Canada rejected a proposal to authorize same-sex marriage, the church reversed its decision after discovering a miscount during the voting process.

Anglican Church of Canada to Vote on Gay Marriage After Three Years of Debate

Jul 11, 2016

The Anglican Church of Canada will vote today on alteration of marriage definition to accommodate same-sex unions. The voting is a part of six-day General Synod that began last week in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto.

Egypt: Christian Homes Burned by Muslim Mob to Warn Against Building Church

Jul 10, 2016

At least four Coptic Christian homes were torched by a mob of 300 Muslims in Samalout, Egypt. The attack was perpetrated in Kom el Loofy village by the mob to warn the Copts against building a church on land owned by a Christian man Ashraf Khalaaf.

Christians and Minorities in Iraq Face Threat of Extinction, Says Rights Group

Jul 06, 2016

Christians and other minorities in Iraq are facing persecution at unprecedented levels and are at the verge of extinction, as they are suppressed and abused by Islamic State [ISIS] which gained prominence in the area two years ago.

Church of England Set to Discuss Gay Marriage in General Synod 2016

Jul 06, 2016

The Church of England will convene a General Synod in York this week where as many as 500 members are expected to come together and discuss same-sex marriage.

China Implements Law Compelling Churches to Hand Over Tithes and Donations to Authorities, According to China Aid Report

Jul 05, 2016

Chinese state government in Zhejiang province has implemented a new law for some of the churches to hand over all their income and donations to the authorities, the China Aid reported.