Nick Vujicic Visits, Inspires Israel's Wounded Soldiers 'For Such a Time as This'

JERUSALEM, Israel – Nearly 4,000 Israeli soldiers have been wounded since October 7th, many with life-changing injuries. Recently, a special guest encouraged them not to let those changes ruin their lives. Nick Vujicic, an international Christian speaker who was born with no arms or legs, visited Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv this month. It’s where … Read more

Israel at Crossroads Between Rafah Incursion, Hostage Deal as Blinken Visits

JERUSALEM, Israel – The next 72 hours will be crucial to see which direction Israel goes in its war with Hamas. Either Hamas will agree to an extended ceasefire and a release of hostages or Israel is poised to begin its invasion of Rafah, the last terrorist stronghold of Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived … Read more

'Bring Them Home': Jerry Seinfeld Visits Israel, Meets With Freed Hostages, Families

Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld traveled to Israel Monday in a show of solidarity as he visited freed hostages and the families of those whose loved ones are still held captive by Hamas. “Seinfeld told the families that he feels a deep commitment to raising awareness around the world about the issue of the hostages,” read … Read more

China denies legal visits to detained preacher; family raises alarm over human rights

(Photo: Unsplash/Brian Matangelo) Details have emerged surrounding the April arrest of a house church preacher from China’s Yunnan region who was arrested by local officials and has not returned home. The government has reportedly refrained from issuing a formal written notice of the arrest of Chang Hao or charges to his family, and has repeatedly … Read more

CBCI delegation visits conflict-ridden Manipur, calls for peace and rebuilding

(Photo: EFI) In response to the escalating ethnic-religious crisis in Manipur, a delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), undertook a solemn visit to some of the conflict-ridden areas of the state. The delegation, which included Archbishop Dominic Lumon of the Archdiocese of Imphal in Manipur, Father … Read more