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Africa
Religious and civil society leaders in Ethiopia's Tigray region have issued an urgent appeal for peace as sporadic clashes continue across the northern region, raising fears of a devastating new humanitarian crisis.
Middle East
On February 15, Coptic Christians worldwide marked the anniversary of the 21 men beheaded by ISIS on a Libyan beach in 2015. The world remembers the orange jumpsuits, the kneeling figures, and their final words: "Lord Jesus Christ."
Africa
Authorities in Sudan's Northern State have ordered a Coptic Christian community in Wad Diab Al Gaba to cease all worship activities and halt the reconstruction of their church building, according to a report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) published on February 17, 2026.
Europe
Ash Wednesday 2026 falls on February 18, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter. Millions of Christians across the globe will attend church services where a priest or minister will trace a cross of ashes on their foreheads.
Europe
Two Byzantine monks created the Cyrillic alphabet and translated Scripture into Slavic, giving Eastern Europe its written language and Christian faith.
Africa
Church of England General Synod votes to add 21 Coptic Christians executed by ISIS in Libya to its official calendar of commemorations.
Celebrity News
Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from
Catholic News
Man Murders Pastor, 7 Year Old Girl, and Four Others in Mississippi Killing Spree Daricka Moore Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Six Family Members Execution Style Daricka M. Moore, 24, pleaded not guilty this week to eleven charges linked to a murder spree in Clay County, Mississippi, that left six
Catholic News
Black Lives Matter Activists Including Don Lemon Invade Church During Worship to Target ICE Official Who Pastors The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating after activists disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, chanting anti-ICE slogans and forcing worship to end. The protesters, including members
Europe
Split Happens Platform Uses Artificial Intelligence to Replace Human Pastoral Care for Broken Families A new digital platform designed to support young people affected by parental separation has launched, replacing traditional pastoral care with artificial intelligence. Split Happens, created by Your Direction, part of the Christian charity Restored Lives, was
UK
Labour Christians Join 61 MPs Calling on Prime Minister to Stop "Unregulated, Addictive" social media Platforms Christian MPs have urged the government to support an Australia style ban on social media for children under 16, joining 61 Labour MPs who signed a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
USA
Government Hires DC Firm to Claim Christians Are Protected as Four Believers Shot Dead in Sleep Nigeria has hired a Washington lobbying firm and will pay upwards of $8.3 million in a desperate bid to convince US officials that Christians are being protected in the country, even as four