Armenia’s Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan placed under house arrest

ARMENIA: Trial of Catholicos, six bishops "violates" Church's "right of autonomy"

The criminal trial of seven senior bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including its leader Catholicos Karekin, is due to begin at Armavir Region First Instance Court on the afternoon of 7 August. They face up to two years' imprisonment for "failing to execute a judicial act or obstructing its execution" for refusing to reinstate a dismissed bishop in defiance of a court order. Ara Avakyan of the Investigative Committee, who led the investigation, refused to talk. The case "violates the right of autonomy of religious institutions", says Isabella Sargsyan.

Hebrews 13:3 – Understanding the Call to Stand with the Persecuted

At A Glance: Hebrews 13:3 calls believers to remember persecuted and imprisoned Christians with deep compassion, identifying with their suffering as fellow members of the Body of Christ. This article explores the meaning of Hebrews 13:3, its connection to Christian unity, and how today’s global Church can practically support suffering believers through prayer, advocacy, and […] The post Hebrews 13:3 – Understanding the Call to Stand with the Persecuted appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

Thirty-Five Christians Killed by Islamists in Ituri Province, D. R. Congo

The Unification Church Case in Japan: Buddhist Leader Shindo Mizuta Speaks Out

Kongoji Temple’s Chief Priest warns that the dissolution is reshaping Japan’s treatment of religion in ways that threaten every faith community. The post The Unification Church Case in Japan: Buddhist Leader Shindo Mizuta Speaks Out first appeared on Bitter Winter.