Christians call for end to India's forced conversion laws

Burnt Bibles from the attacks on Christians in Manipur. (Photo: Open Doors) Release International, a UK-based Christian ministry, has used India’s national elections to renew calls for an end to anti-conversion laws, saying they have led to an increase in arrests of Christians and violence against believers. Almost a billion people will vote during India’s … Read more

US Senate's Schumer Sparks Strong Reaction for Call on Israel to Hold Elections, Replace Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli and U.S. leaders reacted to what some are calling an unprecedented call by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for new elections in Israel. Schumer wants elections so Israelis can replace the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The comments came in the face of the worst crisis the Jewish people have faced … Read more

Indian bishops call for prayer and wise voting to uphold secular democracy

(Photo: Unsplash) India’s Catholic bishops have called on citizens to vote wisely in the upcoming federal elections to uphold the country’s secular democracy. In a statement issued at the conclusion of their 36th biennial meeting, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) expressed concern over rising divisiveness and violence against Christians in the country. They … Read more

Court of Justice Stops Short of Genocide Label and Ceasefire Order for Israel, but Pro-Israel Critics Call Decision 'Absurdity'

JERUSALEM, Israel – The International Court of Justice stopped short of ordering a ceasefire and did not charge Israel with genocide in a ruling Friday on charges brought by South Africa in The Hague concerning Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza, but supporters of Israel reacted with “utter dismay” at the decision and called it “an absurdity.” After … Read more

Andhra Pradesh's call for SC status sparks national discourse on Dalit Christian rights

(Photo: Pixabay) A recent demand by the government of Andhra Pradesh to grant Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians has been welcomed by Christian leaders across the country. The SC status provides benefits under India’s affirmative action policy aimed at uplifting marginalised communities. The Andhra Pradesh Minister of Social Welfare, Merugu Nagarjuna, stated that … Read more

Christian leaders and charities call for action on rising UK and international poverty

Volunteers prepare emergency food supplies at a food bank operated by The Trussell Trust. (Photo: The Trussell Trust) A coalition of churches and charities is urging politicians to take urgent action to address growing poverty in the UK and around the world. With the UK entering a general election year, they say that poverty is … Read more

Church leaders and aid agencies call for end to fighting in Gaza

(Photo: Christian Aid) Dozens of Church leaders and aid agencies have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging an end to fighting in Gaza.  The letter says that generations of Palestinian families are being “wiped out” and expresses heartache at the destruction of schools, hospitals and religious sites. Nearly 70 church leaders … Read more

Mizoram Christians call for protests due to disagreements over Sunday vote-counting

(Photo: Unsplash/Element5 Digital) Tensions have been escalating in Mizoram due to a dispute over the date set for the vote counting during the ongoing election season. Since the announcement of the election schedule, there has been a widespread appeal to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to change the vote counting date. The concern stems … Read more

Israeli-American mother recalls last phone call with her son before Hamas took him hostage

Doris Liber, the mother of Hamas hostage Guy Iluz, tears up as she speaks with The Christian Post in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 8, 2023. (Photo: The Christian Post/Nicole Alcindor) An Israeli-American mother remembers hearing the sound of gunshots during her last phone call with her son, who called to say his last words before … Read more

Evangelicals call for an immediate ceasefire in the Holy Land, urgent action towards just peace

(Photo: Unsplash/Taylor Brandon) Responding to the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land, a coalition of Regional and National Evangelical alliances as well as credible Christian organizations from around the world have issued a heartfelt plea for an immediate ceasefire in the Holy Land. The statement, released on November 1, 2023, reflects a deep commitment to … Read more