Persecution expected to rise in 2024

(Photo: Pixabay) Persecution against Christians is expected to rise in several countries in the coming year, according to Release International. The organisation’s new Persecution Trends report, released this week, warns of an intensfication of persecution in a number of countries, including Nigeria, India, Pakistan and China in 2024. Nigeria has suffered one of its worst … Read more

At Least 3,000 Christians from 80 Nations Expected for Jerusalem Sukkot Celebration

JERUSALEM, Israel – The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) will host at least 3,000 Christians from more than 80 nations for the annual Sukkot or Feast of Tabernacles celebration. Nations from near and far are expected to take part, including delegations from Egypt and Turkey, and a large contingent of Christians from Fiji in the South Pacific. … Read more

Biden Taps Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as US Ambassador to Israel, Opposition Expected

JERUSALEM, Israel – President Joe Biden has nominated former Treasury Secretary Jacob (Jack) Lew to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Lew served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as Treasury Secretary and White House chief of staff and also served in the Clinton administration. Lew will encounter Senate Republican opposition in his confirmation hearings, as … Read more