Caribbean

At the Paris Olympics, songs from South Africa to Peru will call for divine protection and blessing.

And other news briefings from Christians around the world.

Latin music superstar and “Despacito” singer retires with a surprise personal conversion and a phrase beloved by Puerto Rican Christians: “Christ loves you and Christ is coming.”

What this Jamaican missionary loves about the island—and wishes more Western media and donors knew about it.

Devastated in the Havana hotel explosion, the historic Calvary Baptist Church—like many other congregations across the island—will face a drawn-out battle with the government to restore its building.

Christian Aid Ministries shares new details on how the remaining 12 hostage missionaries, including young children, ended up free from the 400 Mawozo gang.

“I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously,” states Christian Aid Ministries after release of American and Canadian hostages held by Haitian gang for months.

Release after seven weeks of captivity comes as Christian Aid Ministries starts three days of prayer and fasting.

Christian Aid Ministries asks for continued prayer for 15 members still in captivity after 37 days.

How the 17 Christian Aid Ministries captives are eventually freed could elevate the risks faced by local believers and American workers.