Latin America
Mexican Bishops Beg for Prayer as Cartel Firestorm Engulfs Nation After El Mencho Takedown
Mexican bishops call for urgent prayer as cartel violence erupts across 20 states following the military killing of drug lord El Mencho.
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Europe
EU Parliament Makes History: Christianophobia Officially Recognised as 380 Million Suffer in Silence
European Parliament formally recognises Christianophobia for first time, demands EU coordinator as 380 million Christians face persecution worldwide.
Latin America
El Mencho Dead: How Mexico's Most Wanted Drug Lord Forced Over 100 Churches to Close
Mexican drug lord El Mencho killed after his cartel forced over 100 churches to close through death threats and extortion of pastors.
Middle East
Egypt Honors Its 21 Martyrs But Ignores 10 Million Persecuted Copts Still Living Under Fire
Egypt's Coptic Christians face daily persecution through blasphemy laws, mob violence, and systemic discrimination while the world only pauses to remember the 21 martyrs once a year.
Africa
African Bishops and the AU Just Signed a Landmark Pact That Could Reshape the Continent
Catholic bishops and the African Union sign renewed memorandum of understanding to strengthen peace, governance, and humanitarian cooperation across Africa.
Battle Lines
Lent 2026: Why This Ancient Season Could Transform Your Faith in 40 Days
Evangelist J. John reveals four powerful reasons why Lent remains one of the most life giving seasons in the Christian year.
Africa
Washington Moves to Sanction Those Behind the Slaughter of 125,000 Nigerian Christians
U.S. Congress introduces bill to sanction Fulani militias and Nigerian officials linked to the mass killing of up to 125,000 Christians.
US
Mark Wahlberg Wakes at 3 AM to Pray on His Knees: 'The Rest of the Day Is Easier'
Mark Wahlberg reveals he starts every day on his hands and knees in prayer before dawn, partnering with the Hallow app for Lent.
UK
Scotland Passes Law Letting Children Override Parents on Religious Education
Scottish Parliament passes bill allowing children to override parental withdrawal from religious education classes by 66 votes to 51.
US
Priests Walk Through Barbed Wire to Bring Communion to ICE Detainees After Landmark Court Win
Catholic clergy enter Broadview ICE facility for first time in six years to deliver Communion and ashes to detainees after federal judge orders DHS access.
Europe
EU's 'My Voice My Choice' Abortion Scheme Faces Fierce Opposition From Christian Legal Warriors
Christian legal group ECLJ urges EU Commission to reject cross border abortion funding scheme before critical February 25 decision on My Voice My Choice.
Latin America
Guatemala Fights to Keep Bible Day Alive as Court Threatens to Strike Down Historic Law
Guatemala's Evangelical Alliance defends Bible Day law as Constitutional Court reviews Decree 5 2025 amid fierce debate over religious freedom and secularism.