Christians are the victims of 80 percent of all acts of religious discrimination globally, but 80 percent of the Christians in the world have no direct contact with that persecution, according to research a University of Notre Dame professor presented at Baylor University.

In his response to a Pennsylvania grand jury report detailing allegations of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children by Roman Catholic clergy, Pope Francis condemned the abuse as a crime and called the church to solidarity with its victims.

For millions of Americans, summer is the season for short-term mission trips. But for mission trip operators, it’s also time to weigh the risks and rewards that come with bringing the well intentioned face-to-face with real-life hardships in far-flung locations.

Africa’s youngest head of state heals the wounds of one of its oldest churches. (via Christianity Today)

The mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria is calculated genocide abetted by the government in the nation that is Africa’s most Christian, cries a growing number of leaders calling on the United States to intervene.

The Trump Administration sanctioned two high-level officials in Turkey for what it says is their role in the case of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces terrorism-related charges.

Vice President Mike Pence used a State Department summit of foreign ministers and religious leaders to call on Turkey to release U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson and threatened the country with sanctions if it did not.

American pastor Andrew Brunson’s continued imprisonment in Turkey following a July 18 court hearing is probably an act of political maneuvering rather than Islamic persecution, two Islamic studies professors say.

Last fall, Vice President Mike Pence Pence said persecuted minority Iraqi communities would receive support directly from the U.S. Agency for International Development to help them rebuild. But most parties involved say they are increasingly concerned even the most successful rebuilding program faces a vexing issue—security.

Elijah Brown stressed the power of Scripture to transform lives and the importance of building bridges as he welcomed the global Baptist community to the historic city of Zurich in his opening remarks to the Baptist World Alliance General Council.

Advocating for religious liberty in eastern Ukraine, protecting women and girls, and keeping immigrant families together were the focus of resolutions the Baptist World Alliance General Council approved at its meeting in Zurich July 2-6.

As the Buddhist listened to his friend sing Christian songs, a sense of peace overcame him. As they spent more time together, his friend shared the gospel while explaining the meaning behind the songs. His friend told him if he received Jesus as his Savior, he would find spiritual peace and eternal security.