NEWS ALERT: Colombia Pastor Shot Dead; Investigation Demanded
By BosNewsLife Americas Service
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (BosNewsLife)-- Rights activists on Wednesday, September 19, demanded a "full investigation" into the murder of Protestant Pastor Henry Rodriguez, who was shot dead near his church in the capital Bogota, after dozens of other church leaders were reportedly killed elsewhere in Colombia.
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (BosNewsLife)-- Rights activists on Wednesday, September 19, demanded a "full investigation" into the murder of Protestant Pastor Henry Rodriguez, who was shot dead near his church in the capital Bogota, after dozens of other church leaders were reportedly killed elsewhere in Colombia.
Study Christian Persecution Grim And Hopeful
By Martin Roth, BosNewsLife Senior Columnist
WASHINGTON/ROME (BosNewsLife Columns)-- We are to learn much more about the current state of Christian persecution from an innovative three-year global research project, and – no surprise – the early findings are distressing. But amidst the gloom are some significant rays of hope.
WASHINGTON/ROME (BosNewsLife Columns)-- We are to learn much more about the current state of Christian persecution from an innovative three-year global research project, and – no surprise – the early findings are distressing. But amidst the gloom are some significant rays of hope. NEWS ALERT: Former Jailed Cuban Pastor, Family, Escape To US
By BosNewsLife Americas Service
HAVANA/WASHINGTON (BosNewsLife)-- A pastor who was jailed for leading independent churches in Cuba has arrived with his wife and children in the United States "as refugees", the church leader and activists said Friday, February 1.
HAVANA/WASHINGTON (BosNewsLife)-- A pastor who was jailed for leading independent churches in Cuba has arrived with his wife and children in the United States "as refugees", the church leader and activists said Friday, February 1. Pastor Still Missing In Colombia; Christians Fear For His Life
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (BosNewsLife)-- Christians in Colombia were still searching for a Christian leader Wednesday, November 12, more than six weeks after he dissapeared amid reports that several fellow pastors were killed by leftist rebels.
BREAKING NEWS: Dozens Killed In Shooting At US Baptist Church In Texas
By BosNewsLife Americas Service
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, USA (BosNewsLife)-- A gunman in full combat gear killed and wounded dozens of people during a Sunday service at a small Baptist church in the southern U.S. State of Texas, before he was shot and killed by police, witnesses and officials said.
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, USA (BosNewsLife)-- A gunman in full combat gear killed and wounded dozens of people during a Sunday service at a small Baptist church in the southern U.S. State of Texas, before he was shot and killed by police, witnesses and officials said. BREAKING NEWS: Churches Responding As Haiti Earth Quake Kills Bishop And Thousands More
By BosNewsLife News Center
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (BosNewsLife)-- Churches and missionary workers were trying to respond to Haiti's worst earth quake in centuries that officials said may have killed up to half a million people, including the the Roman Catholic archbishop of Port-au-Prince, other Christians and United Nations personnel.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (BosNewsLife)-- Churches and missionary workers were trying to respond to Haiti's worst earth quake in centuries that officials said may have killed up to half a million people, including the the Roman Catholic archbishop of Port-au-Prince, other Christians and United Nations personnel. Anti-Abortion Activist Injured In Attack
By BosNewsLife North America Service
WASHINGTON, USA (BosNewsLife)-- An elderly anti-abortion activist was attacked and seriously I injured in the American state of Arizona, a week after another 'pro-life' demonstrator was shot and killed, a Christian group confirmed Monday September 21.
WASHINGTON, USA (BosNewsLife)-- An elderly anti-abortion activist was attacked and seriously I injured in the American state of Arizona, a week after another 'pro-life' demonstrator was shot and killed, a Christian group confirmed Monday September 21. Cuba Detains Baptist Pastor Ahead Of Summit
By BosNewsLife Americas Service
HAVANA, CUBA (BosNewsLife)-- A Baptist pastor remained under house arrest in central Cuba Monday, January 27, after he was reportedly detained by the Communist island's political police and state security forces as part of a larger crackdown on dissidents, ahead of a regional summit. The troubles began Sunday, January 25, after police surrounded the home of Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso, who is pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Taguayabon, Christian rights investigators said.
HAVANA, CUBA (BosNewsLife)-- A Baptist pastor remained under house arrest in central Cuba Monday, January 27, after he was reportedly detained by the Communist island's political police and state security forces as part of a larger crackdown on dissidents, ahead of a regional summit. The troubles began Sunday, January 25, after police surrounded the home of Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso, who is pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Taguayabon, Christian rights investigators said.
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. State Jails Pastor For Holding Bible Study At Home; More Arrests...
By BosNewsLife Americas Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
WASHINGTON, USA (BosNewsLife)-- An American pastor remained jailed in "prison camp-like conditions" Sunday, August 5, for holding an unauthorized Biblestudy meeting at his home in the U.S. state of Arizona amid concerns about a possible "North Korean-style" crackdown in the country, his lawyer and activists said.
WASHINGTON, USA (BosNewsLife)-- An American pastor remained jailed in "prison camp-like conditions" Sunday, August 5, for holding an unauthorized Biblestudy meeting at his home in the U.S. state of Arizona amid concerns about a possible "North Korean-style" crackdown in the country, his lawyer and activists said. Persecuted Bible Translators To Receive Special Printing Equipment
By BosNewsLife News Center
ORLANDO/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- One of the world’s leading Bible translation groups says it is introducing technology to "keep Bible translators safe" in areas "where the church and Christians are in hiding due to intense persecution."
ORLANDO/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- One of the world’s leading Bible translation groups says it is introducing technology to "keep Bible translators safe" in areas "where the church and Christians are in hiding due to intense persecution."



