Edward Ross

Xi-appointed bishop speaks only of 'Sinicization\' of religion, no mention of persecuted clergy
Xi-appointed bishop speaks only of 'Sinicization' of religion, no mention of persecuted clergy

Despite 10 Catholic bishops in China in being held detention, "disappeared" or forced from their positions, the government-installed bishop of Shanghai at a conference this month spoke only on President Xi Jinping's "Sinicization" of religion, without mentioning hoped-for pastoral plans.

Day of prayer highlights persecution of Christians
Day of prayer highlights persecution of Christians

This year's International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for the persecuted church comes as worldwide tensions have turned up pressure on Christians, challenging the global Body of Christ to keep pace in aid and supplication.

Nicaragua jails pastors for alleged \'money laundering\'
Nicaragua jails pastors for alleged 'money laundering'

Authorities in Nicaragua have jailed nine pastors for more than a month on charges that they formed part of a criminal operation along with three U.S. missionaries, according to a mission organization.