Worldwide
South Sudan: urgent support needed
29 Jan 2016
An alert from the Integrated Food Classification (IPC) states that in some areas of South Sudan the situation has reached ‘catastrophic’ and ‘emergency’ levels. Over a third of the population are experiencing severe levels of hunger,…
USA and Uganda Primates in Canterbury
22 Jan 2016
The Most Revd Dr Foley Beach, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, was a full, voting participant in the Primates’ gathering, but did not feel it appropriate to vote as he’s not part of…
Over a billion people live with some form of disability, and it disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. They often do not receive needed health care, and disabled children are less likely to attend school. They are more…
President Rouhani says the official implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers will increase Tehran’s engagement with the world. Companies will again be able to send skilled workers and university lecturers into…
Pakistan: pastors’ and prayer leaders’ gathering
22 Jan 2016
A pastor and prayer warrior in Pakistan writes, ‘We started the prayer chain for our conference ten days ago, and will close it with a fasting day on Saturday. Thanks to the Lord, we are expecting…
Cuba: unprecedented church crackdown
22 Jan 2016
Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that the scale of persecution being encountered by Christians in Cuba is unlike anything seen before, with a ten-fold increase in violations of freedom of religion or belief last year (2,300 cases).…