Somalia Christians Observe Pentecost Amid Gunfire, 14 Killed

Somalia's minority Christians observed Pentecost amid gunfire Sunday, May 23, as witnesses reported that at least 14 people died in clashes between pro-government troops and Muslim militants who have killed Christians and pledged to turn Somalia into a strict Islamic state.

Residents said fighters from the insurgent group al-Shabab tried to advance on the presidential palace overnight but were stopped by government troops and African Union peace keepers.

Hundreds head to capital for first night of Pentecost Festival

Last night hundreds of people came to five different events that marked the beginning of Share Jesus International's Pentecost Festival.

The Metra nightclub in Leicester Square, in the heart of London, hosted a number of Christian Comics, including Tim Vine of BBCs Not Going Out fame. Just streets away, George Dillon performed his adaptation of Matthew’s Gospel to a wrapt crowd.