An Iranian Christian preschool teacher is detained by ICE despite living in the US for decades and facing persecution if deported. A Nigerian pastor is abducted by armed men. The European Evangelical Alliance clarifies that 'evangelical' is about faith, not right-wing politics. Release International rebrands to Voice of Persecuted Christians. PLUS: The Christian Brothers defend keeping convicted child abusers within their order, citing a 'Gospel imperative.' #christianity #christiannews #religiousfreedom #persecution #childabuse #churchscandal #evangelicalism