Dozens of Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo – Open Doors

A burial following one of the devastating attacks on Christians in recent weeks. (Photo: Open Doors) At least 80 Christians have been killed in a wave of attacks in the Democratic Republic Congo, according to Open Doors.  The attacks happened across villages in North Kivu between 4 and 8 June. Over 50 Christians were killed … Read more

Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests

(Photo: Unsplash/Tomas Robertson) UK: Dozens of bishops have signed a public statement saying that pastoral guidance should be issued to allow priests to enter into same-sex marriages.  The statement, published in Church Times, has been signed by 44 bishops, 15 diocesan and 29 suffragan. Among them are the Bishop of Bristol, Vivienne Faull, the Bishop of … Read more

Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'

(Photo: Unsplash/Joshua Sukoff) Over 50 Christian and Jewish leaders have urged US President Joe Biden to show “unlimited and unqualified support for Israel” as he visits the country on Wednesday.  Signatories of the open letter published in The Jerusalem Post include Harvest pastor Greg Laurie, president of the Congress of Christian Leaders, Johnnie Moore, president of the National … Read more