Dr. Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s state secretary for the aid of persecuted Christians, visited Ottawa with a mission: to rally support for Christians facing persecution around the world. On October 3 and 4, Azbej met with Canadian lawmakers and church leaders, concluding his visit with a presentation at the Cardus Institute titled “10 Years after Genocide: […]
Month: October 2024
The latest Lausanne ‘State of the Great Commission’ briefing paints a troubling picture of the global state of religious freedom, particularly for Christians. According to the report, state-imposed restrictions on religion have increased globally, while support for Christianity has diminished. Over 360 million Christians worldwide now face significant persecution and discrimination, with a staggering 312 […]
Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark has condemned the widespread neglect of Christian persecution, urging all followers of Christ to stand united with those suffering for their faith. In an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the archbishop emphasized the importance of supporting and defending persecuted Christians, regardless of their circumstances. “It is […]
Biden Administration Reaches Milestone in Refugee Resettlement, Maintains 125,000 Admissions Cap for FY 2025 Washington, D.C. – On September 30, 2024, the White House announced that President Biden signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Presidential Determination on refugee admissions, maintaining the annual cap at 125,000 for the fourth consecutive year. This comes as refugee arrivals […]
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights the positive impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, emphasizing that immigration has been a key driver of growth and has the potential to contribute even more. However, the report also warns that the current U.S. immigration policies are preventing immigrants from fully participating in […]
A special report by the American Immigration Council reveals the staggering financial implications of mass deportation in the United States, estimating a total cost of $967.9 billion over more than a decade. This far exceeds previous one-time cost projections and highlights the long-term financial burden of maintaining an expansive immigration enforcement system. According to the […]
Chhattisgarh — Members of the Christian community in Jashpur district staged a peaceful protest in the form of a human chain against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Raymuni Bhagat. The protest was sparked by Bhagat’s alleged derogatory remarks about Jesus Christ and religious conversions, which were made during a public event in Dhekni village on […]
WASHINGTON — More than 200 prominent evangelical Christian leaders, including moderates and influential conservatives, have signed an open letter urging the presidential candidates of both major parties to adopt immigration policies based on biblical principles. The letter, released on September 30 and organized by World Relief, a leading evangelical humanitarian aid group, specifically expresses concern […]
World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization, has mobilized evangelical Christian pastors and leaders from all 50 states to send a powerful message to the U.S. presidential candidates about immigration policy. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, World Relief has spent the past 80 years addressing humanitarian crises and strengthening communities in over […]
Prem Kohli, a Hindu member of a religious minority community in Pakistan, has emerged as a true hero for his courageous actions to protect the body of Dr. Shah Nawaz Kunbhar, a Muslim health professional killed by police on blasphemy allegations. Despite facing threats from an angry extremist mob, Kohli risked his own life to […]