(CBN News) Christians in the Middle East have suffered persecution for centuries but in the past number of years, this persecution has increased dramatically. Stephen Rasche, the Counsel of the Chaldean Archdiocese in Erbil, Iraq, writes in his book called Disappearing People: The Tragic Fate of Christians in the Middle East, that the situation is delicate … [Read more...] about Persecuted Middle Eastern Christians Fear Being Forgotten Amid Virus Pandemic
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Canada’s Virtual National March for Life Kicks off With a Bang
(LifeSite News) Campaign Life Coalition’s 22nd annual Canadian March for Life kicked off yesterday, this time with a virtual twist because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. At the first event, more than 3,100 tuned in to view a free screening of global pro-life advocate Obianuju Ekeocha’s documentary Strings Attached. The Virtual National March for Life … [Read more...] about Canada’s Virtual National March for Life Kicks off With a Bang
Restart or Re-Stop? Countries Reopen Amid Second-Wave Fears
(AP) Plastic spacing barriers and millions of masks appeared on the streets of Europe’s newly reopened cities Monday, as France and Belgium emerged from lockdowns, the Netherlands sent children back to school and Spain let people eat outdoors. All faced the delicate balance of trying to restart battered economies without causing a second wave of coronavirus … [Read more...] about Restart or Re-Stop? Countries Reopen Amid Second-Wave Fears
Israel Threatens to Pull Evangelical Christian TV Station Aimed at Jews
(The Guardian) The Israeli government is threatening to take off air a Christian television channel that launched in the country to preach to Jews, warning that it will be barred if it breaks strict rules around proselytising. GOD TV, an evangelical media network that broadcasts across the world, signed a seven-year deal with a major Israeli cable television provider, HOT, … [Read more...] about Israel Threatens to Pull Evangelical Christian TV Station Aimed at Jews
The Latest Fallout From COVID-19? A ‘Tsunami of Hate’ Across World, Says U.N. Chief
(Fast Company) The death toll from COVID-19 currently stands at just over 270,000 with that number sure to rise substantially before the pandemic is finally over. But perhaps an even more horrifying fallout from the pandemic is the “tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering” it’s leaving in its wake, according to United Nations chief António … [Read more...] about The Latest Fallout From COVID-19? A ‘Tsunami of Hate’ Across World, Says U.N. Chief