World Dec 03 Trump administration restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
World Nov 30 Watch 6:52 Peace remains elusive for Lebanese Christians as Pope Leo visits war-torn country On his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is carrying a message of unity and peace to the Middle East. Sunday in Lebanon, he challenged leaders to be true peacemakers and set aside their differences. It’s a precarious… By Simona Foltyn, Adrian Hartrick, Mohammed Zanaty
World Nov 29 Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on Christian unity Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united. By Nicole Winfield, Andrew Wilks, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
World Nov 28 Pope joins Eastern and Western patriarchs at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity The prayer marked the highlight of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey and the main reason for his trip, the first of his pontificate. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Nov 18 Trump says Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria. Experts and residents say the reality is more complicated Experts and residents say that in the West African nation's widespread violence, everyone is a potential victim, regardless of background or belief. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
Nov 01 Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action over claims of Christian persecution By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West African country. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 7:13 China’s Xi launches largest crackdown on country’s Christians in years By Nick Schifrin, Claire Mufson Ahead of Trump’s visit next week, China’s President Xi has launched a major crackdown on the country’s Christians, which number in the tens of millions. Earlier this month, Beijing arrested a prominent underground church pastor and more than 20 other… Continue watching
Aug 07 Trump energizes conservative Christians with religious policies and assaults on cultural targets By Peter Smith, Associated Press President Donald Trump has repeatedly delivered for the conservative Christians who form the bedrock of his Republican support. Continue reading
Dec 22 At least 22 people killed by Israeli airstrikes as Vatican envoy visits Gaza for pre-Christmas Mass By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 22 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said, while Gaza's small Christian community celebrated a pre-Christmas Mass. Continue reading
Oct 18 What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush By Isabella Volmert, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press The term has deeply racist and misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars. It is inspired by the biblical story of the evil Queen Jezebel, who persecuted prophets and was punished with a horrible… Continue reading