H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), issued a statement on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, expressing deep concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, which persists more than a decade after the outbreak of conflict. Mgr. Crociata: “Christians communities are an integral and essential part […]
Photo: UCU The Conference of European Churches (CEC) contributed to the symposium on “Security in Europe: Religious Dimensions of War and Moral Responsibility for Peace,” held from 12-13 February in Munich. The event was organised in the context of the Munich Security Conference, in cooperation with Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Ukrainian Catholic University Lviv, and […]
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on religious freedom in Egypt: Egypt Country Update – This report assesses the situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Egypt. While in certain respects the government continues to support initiatives that selectively promote religious diversity […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a powerful display of faith and community, thousands of college students gathered at Ohio State University on Tuesday night for a revival event organized by the Unite US movement. Despite sub-freezing temperatures that dipped into the teens, nearly 2,000 students made the life-changing decision to give their hearts to God. This […]
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed his admiration for the current U.S. administration’s decision to limit foreign aid, particularly through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a recent statement, Orbán described this shift as a “new wind” in international politics, dubbing it the “Trump tornado” in reference to […]
LAHORE – Rev. Dr. Tariq Masih, Chairman of Full Gospel Assemblies USA, currently on a tour of Pakistan, met with Baba Falbous Christopher MPA, Chairman of the Standing Committee of Human Rights for the Government of Punjab, to discuss issues facing religious minorities in the country. The meeting focused on potential collaboration between the Full […]
DACHAU, Germany — U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial on Thursday, walking through the solemn grounds alongside a group that included Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, who was once imprisoned at the site of immense suffering and mass murder. Vance’s visit to this powerful symbol of World War II comes as […]
Washington, D.C. — The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) proudly participated in the 2025 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, held from February 3 to 5, marking the largest global gathering dedicated to advancing religious freedom. This year’s summit brought together a diverse coalition of partners, including RFI and Pepperdine University, to address pressing issues surrounding religious […]
Dubai, UAE — The Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies (ESCRS) is proud to announce the second edition of the International Dialogue of Civilizations & Tolerance Conference, taking place under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Co-existence. The event is scheduled to commence in just 2 […]
Washington, D.C. — In a historic and transformative move for the Middle East, President Donald Trump has presented an ambitious plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip—an initiative aimed at sparking long-term stability and economic revival in the region. U.S. President’s statement came during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White […]