TB Joshua

===Foreign visits===

Joshua travelled to Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Paraguay to hold what he called "crusades." He also visited Israel to receive a humanitarian award from [[ZAKA]] and to visit biblical sites.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Prophet T.B Joshua of SCOAN Honoured in Faraway Israel | url = http://www.tori.ng/news/38358/prophet-tb-joshua-of-scoan-honoured-in-faraway-isr.html | work = Tori (Nigeria) | date = 22 August 2016 | access-date = 13 January 2017 | archive-date = 16 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170116155809/http://www.tori.ng/news/38358/prophet-tb-joshua-of-scoan-honoured-in-faraway-isr.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Joshua's "Miracle Crusade" in [[Cali, Colombia]] in July 2014 was allegedly attended by 100,000 people and held in the [[Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero]].<ref>{{Cite news| first = Clement| last = Ejiofor| title = TB Joshua Gathers 100,000 In Colombia| url = http://www.naij.com/69896.html| work = Naij (Nigeria)| date = 18 July 2014| access-date = 27 February 2015| archive-date = 27 February 2015| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150227164628/http://www.naij.com/69896.html| url-status = live}}</ref> He travelled to the iconic [[Estadio Azteca]] in Mexico, and was allegedly visited by 200,000 people over two days in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite news | first = Nadia | last = Aguilar | title = Cruzada de Milagros con T.B. Joshua en la Ciudad de México | url = http://tecnoiglesia.com/2015/05/cruzada-de-milagros-con-el-profeta-t-b-joshua-en-el-estadio-azteca-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico/ | work = Tecnoiglesia (Mexico) | date = 21 May 2015 | access-date = 3 October 2016 | archive-date = 3 October 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161003105540/http://tecnoiglesia.com/2015/05/cruzada-de-milagros-con-el-profeta-t-b-joshua-en-el-estadio-azteca-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico/ | url-status = live }}</ref>

Joshua's two-day visit to [[Estadio Monumental "U"]] in Lima, Peru, attracted nearly 100,000 in September 2016, making headlines in local Peruvian media.<ref>{{Cite news | title = El polémico pastor TB Joshua llegó al estadio Monumental | url = http://panamericana.pe/alsextodia/locales/215238-polemico-pastor-tb-joshua-llego-estadio-monumental | work = Pan Americana (Peru) | date = 19 October 2016 | access-date = 20 October 2016 | archive-date = 4 January 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170104063138/http://panamericana.pe/alsextodia/locales/215238-polemico-pastor-tb-joshua-llego-estadio-monumental | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Las manos milagrosas del nigeriano TB Joshua | url = http://www.atv.pe/actualidad/las-manos-milagrosas-del-nigeriano-tb-joshua-317090 | work = ATV (Peru) | date = 10 October 2016 | access-date = 20 October 2016 | archive-date = 20 October 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161020172941/http://www.atv.pe/actualidad/las-manos-milagrosas-del-nigeriano-tb-joshua-317090 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Trabajador de limpieza consigue pulmones nuevos | url = http://pressperu.com/trabajador-de-limpieza-consigue-pulmones-nuevos/ | work = Press Peru | date = 7 October 2016 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161020110554/http://pressperu.com/trabajador-de-limpieza-consigue-pulmones-nuevos/ | archive-date = 20 October 2016 }}</ref> In August 2017, Joshua held a Crusade in Paraguay at [[Estadio Defensores del Chaco]]. His visit caused a media storm when the Paraguayan parliament approved that the cleric be awarded the [[National Order of Merit (Paraguay)|National Order of Merit]], the country's highest honour, which is usually reserved only for Paraguayan citizens.<ref>{{Cite news | title = "Ilustre" profeta Joshua se presenta en Paraguay | url = http://www.lanacion.com.py/pais_edicion_impresa/2017/08/11/ilustre-profeta-joshua-se-presenta-en-paraguay/ | work = La Nacion (Paraguay) | date = 11 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118221950/http://www.lanacion.com.py/pais_edicion_impresa/2017/08/11/ilustre-profeta-joshua-se-presenta-en-paraguay/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Testimonies from those who alleged they were healed through Joshua's prayers at the crusade made headlines in local media.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Sentí cómo salía el espíritu de mi cuerpo | url = http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/13/senti-salia-espiritu-cuerpo/ | work = Cronica (Paraguay) | date = 13 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222613/http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/13/senti-salia-espiritu-cuerpo/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Caso travesti: es Antonio, ya no más Dexies | url = http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/24/caso-travesti-antonio-ya-no-mas-dexies/ | work = Cronica (Paraguay) | date = 24 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222057/http://www.cronica.com.py/2017/08/24/caso-travesti-antonio-ya-no-mas-dexies/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = No curó sida, cáncer, ni a gays: surgen 3 testimonios 'raros' del 'profeta' Joshua | url = http://www.hoy.com.py/nacionales/no-cur-sida-cncer-ni-a-gays-surgen-3-testimonios-raros-del-profeta-joshua | work = HOY (Paraguay) | date = 23 August 2017 | access-date = 17 November 2017 | archive-date = 18 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171118222342/http://www.hoy.com.py/nacionales/no-cur-sida-cncer-ni-a-gays-surgen-3-testimonios-raros-del-profeta-joshua | url-status = live }}</ref>

In June 2019, Joshua held a two-day event at the Amphitheatre of [[Mount Precipice]] in [[Nazareth]], Israel, the historic hometown of Jesus Christ.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Ihechukwu| last = Njoku| title = TB Joshua hosts historic meeting in Nazareth, Jesus' hometown| url = https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2019/06/29/tb-joshua-hosts-historic-meeting-in-nazareth-jesus-hometown/| work = Keep The Faith (UK)| date = 29 June 2019}}</ref> The event was the subject of intense media scrutiny.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Ammar| last = Awad| title = Worshippers Seek Nigerian Televangelist's Blessing In Nazareth| url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-religion-evangelicals/worshippers-seek-nigerian-televangelists-blessing-in-nazareth-idUSKCN1TP23T| work = Reuters| date = 24 June 2019| access-date = 12 August 2020| archive-date = 8 November 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201108002113/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-religion-evangelicals/worshippers-seek-nigerian-televangelists-blessing-in-nazareth-idUSKCN1TP23T| url-status = live}}</ref> Local religious officials told their followers to boycott the event and several small protests were held calling for the event's cancellation.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Jack| last = Khoury| title = Nigerian Televangelist T.B. Joshua Is Coming to Nazareth, and Locals Are Furious| url = https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-nigerian-televangelist-t-b-joshua-is-coming-to-nazareth-and-locals-are-furious-1.7394912| work = Haaretz (Israel)| date = 24 June 2019| access-date = 12 August 2020| archive-date = 12 August 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200812064239/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-nigerian-televangelist-t-b-joshua-is-coming-to-nazareth-and-locals-are-furious-1.7394912| url-status = live}}</ref> An estimated 15,000 people travelled from over 50 nations to attend the event, significantly boosting local tourism.<ref>{{Cite news| first = Noa| last = Shpigel| title = Famed Exorcist's Festival Draws Thousands From Around the World to Nazareth| url = https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-famed-nigerian-t-b-joshua-exorcist-s-festival-draws-thousands-from-around-the-world-1.7404430| work = Haaretz (Israel)| date = 24 June 2019| access-date = 12 August 2020| archive-date = 29 July 2020| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200729164700/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-famed-nigerian-t-b-joshua-exorcist-s-festival-draws-thousands-from-around-the-world-1.7404430| url-status = live}}</ref>