ESSAY: ARE CALLS FOR STATE VISIT BAN IN UK MISGUIDED?
Writing from London, MAL FLETCHER takes a critical look at calls to ban President Donald Trump from the UK following his recent immigration policy announcements…
Trump ban will hurt Christian refugees fleeing conflict, say Iraqi Catholic leaders
RNS As confusion continued over President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven Muslim countries, Catholic leaders from Iraq are warning that the policy change will hurt thousands of Iraqi Christians languishing in Middle East refugee camps. “They would like to continue their lives in Europe, Canada, Australia or America,” Archbishop Bashar Warda […]
Prague furious as Sudan sentences Czech Christian to 20 years
BosNewsLife (with DAVID ADAMS) The Czech Republic has condemned a Sudanese court’s ruling that sentenced a Czech missionary and film-maker to 20 years imprisonment, while a local pastor and a Christian activist have reportedly received a 12 year jail term. Shortly after Sunday’s ruling, Czech officials pledged to do everything they can to secure the […]
Sri Lankan church continues to meet despite destruction
BosNewsLife The leader of a church in northwestern Sri Lanka which was destroyed by suspected Buddhist militants says his congregation will continue worship services. “No attack can stop us. We shall continue to meet and pray under a tree,” said Kamal Wasantha, who leads the Kithu Sevana Prayer Centre in Paharaiya. “We shall continue to […]
IRAQ: CHURCHES ‘EXCLUDED’ FROM RECONSTRUCTION PLANS, SAYS REPORT
World Watch Monitor reports…