Berlin, Germany – With religious freedom under growing pressure globally, a major international conference will gather government officials, religious leaders, and civil society organizations in Berlin this week. The 2024 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) alongside the International Religious […]
USCIRF Report Highlights India’s Deteriorating Religious Freedom Conditions Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released a comprehensive report detailing the worsening state of religious freedom in India throughout 2024. The report, titled “India Country Update”, highlights the severe violations of religious rights, including killings, beatings, and lynchings of […]
A disturbing incident at Civil Hospital Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan, has once again highlighted the pervasive religious discrimination faced by Christians in the country. The incident involved doctors who, instead of fulfilling their duty to save lives, exhibited shocking medical negligence and blatant hatred towards a Christian patient.Yousaf Masih Gill, a Christian resident, reported that his […]
A recent study has revealed a connection between high levels of government corruption and increased persecution of Christian communities in several nations. The Christian Post reports that a study by the US-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC), titled Corruption and Christian Persecution, authored by ICC Fellow Lisa Navarrette, highlights that corrupt governments frequently fail […]
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: […]
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 […]