Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 9 – 14, 2023
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday Oct 9, 2023
US Christian leaders urge prayers as Hamas’ attack on Israel leaves over 700 Israelis dead
Afghan earthquake: Christian aid agencies ‘working flat out’ on urgent response
Christian teacher sacked after row over transgender lessons
Texas pastor stuck in Israel as war erupts and US airlines cancel flights
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Praying for a swift de-escalation of violence in Holy Land
Israel-Gaza updates: Iran’s Khamenei praises Hamas’ assault as death toll climbs
Two Christians explain how they are experiencing the outbreak of war
German Christian home-schooling family reportedly given stay of deportation
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Around 7,000 attended Festival of Hope in Essen
Italian Evangelical leaders criticize World Evangelical Alliance for ecumenical prayer at Vatican
Justin Welby condemns ‘abhorrent’ Hamas attacks
Christian and interfaith tours to Israel canceled, while some already there are stranded
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Christian Evangelical Leaders Declare Support for Israel’s Right to Self-Defense
‘Gas the Jews’: Anti-Israel rallies break out following Hamas attack
Bishop says Europe can slow migration by creating jobs in Africa
Church of England pledges £30m to kickstart ambitious net zero plan
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Pastor and 50 US pilgrims return safe from Holy Land trip
Christian opposition leader tops PM polls in New Zealand election
Bold as a Lion: Thousand of Christians March in NYC, Reverent Hymns Echo Through the City
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Amid the devastation of the Israel-Hamas war, religious leaders call for day of fasting
Hamas hostage questioned on his knowledge of Islam: ‘Convinced I was about to die’
Nick Vujicic’s ‘Faith-Based’ Pro-Life Bank to Open This Coming Spring Online
Bishop ‘deeply concerned’ over number of refugees sleeping rough in London