13 Stories from the Greater Middle East and Africa From 2024

Traditional melody suggests it is only when Christians realize the holiday comes with “hard realities” that the spirit of Nativity dwells in their hearts.

Marginalized minority groups receive New Testament translations. “If Jesus delays his return, they will say: Christians preserved our culture.”

Many believers were already avoiding fellowship after warning by ISIS, which claimed responsibility for the killing at a Catholic congregation in Istanbul.

Religious tourism initiative at ancient city recalls Moab, Byzantium, and Arab tribal Christianity, amid speculation on Paul’s possible first missionary journey.

Experts debate the origin of the date- or nut-filled pastry, but Middle Eastern believers love the taste and the Good Friday symbolism in its shapes.

Leaders extend prayers and lament road safety after 45 were killed on the way to Zion Christian Church in South Africa.

Ngalakh combines baobab fruit and peanuts to end Easter in West African nation, reciprocated by the sharing of meat breaking Ramadan’s fast.

Interview with leader of new evangelical alliance describes his escape from Khartoum and the pressure to pick a side.

Even other Christians thought it was strange when two Kenyans wanted to evangelize their Chinese neighbors.

Evangelical head of the oldest Protestant seminary in the Middle East outlines his ecumenical vision for transforming theological education to better serve both church and society.

Lausanne report tells global body of believers that there is hope beyond the headlines, as old and new Christians carry forward an apostolic-era testimony to the world.

In Israel’s only communal village of believers in Jesus, three women reflect on loving their neighbors—and their enemies—in the midst of war.

Church leaders weigh competency and faith background as the West African nation heads to the polls.