Easter attack aid controversy: former Sri Lankan president challenges church leader

Christians pray in the streets in Sri Lanka. (Photo: Release International) In 2019, Sri Lanka was shaken by a series of Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed over 270 people, including 11 Indians. The attacks, carried out by the local Islamist extremist group National Thawheed Jamaat (NTJ) linked to ISIS, targeted three churches and three … Read more

Modi sworn in for third term amid coalition challenges

Narendra Modi takes oath as prime minister for the third term. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Firstpost) For an unprecedented third consecutive term, Narendra Modi was sworn as India’s Prime Minister on June 9, heading a coalition government after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a shock setback by failing to secure an outright parliamentary majority. In a grand … Read more

As Spring Holidays Approach, Christians, Jews Face Challenges of Easter, Passover Celebrations During Time of War

JERUSALEM, Israel – For Christians during this Holy Week, and later for Jews in Israel at Passover, the holiday season poses a challenge in celebrating the faith during wartime. Events such as last October’s massacre near Gaza and the refusal to release the Israeli hostages can cause doubt about a loving God. Yet, some insist that … Read more

Press release condemns vandalism, threats and legal challenges in Manipur

Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) press release. (Photo: Screenshot/ITLF) Recent events in Manipur have sent shockwaves through the legal community and sparked concerns about the safety of legal professionals and the integrity of the legal system. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has issued a press release vehemently condemning the vandalism at the residence of … Read more

NCCI's Independence Day message: reflecting on progress, acknowledging challenges

(Photo: Unsplash) As India celebrated its 77th Independence Day, the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) issued a poignant statement through its General Secretary Rev. Asir Ebenezer, urging citizens to remember the courageous individuals who stood up against oppression and to reflect on the nation’s journey towards progress and unity. The NCCI is the … Read more

Nick Vujicic challenges 'delusional' American Church to repent

(Photo: The Christian Post/Leah Klett) Evangelist Nick Vujicic has issued an urgent call to what he sees as an increasingly “delusional” American Church: Repent and speak boldly against pressing issues like abortion, porn addiction and sex trafficking before it’s too late.  “I think most churches are delusional,” the 40-year-old Life Without Limbs founder told The … Read more