Franklin Graham criticizes Muslim proposal to allow men to beat their wives 'lightly'
Evangelist Franklin Graham condemned a proposed Islamic law in Pakistan that will give husbands legal right to "lightly beat" their wives.
Pastor killed in hit-and-run; Philadelphia police looking for driver
A pastor was killed in North Philadelphia in a hit-and-run incident last week, and police are giving the driver a message that it would be better to turn himself in.
George Clooney, Richard Gere, Salma Hayek honored by Pope Francis
Top Hollywood celebrities George Clooney, Richard Gere, and Salma Hayek were honored by no other than Pope Francis on Sunday, May 29 at the Vatican during a conference promoting an Argentine education initiative.
Man punches street preacher, judge sentences him to attend Baptist church for 12 Sundays
A man who got into a fight with a group of street preachers received a most peculiar sentence — to attend a Baptist church service for 12 Sundays — and the idea came from him.
Female pastor shot dead in Baltimore
Latina Ashburne, associate pastor and teacher's aid, was gunned down by an unknown man Friday morning, May 27 as she got into her car outside her home in North Baltimore.
Muslim husband murders wife for leaving Islam for Christianity
A Muslim husband in eastern Uganda killed his wife in the early morning of May 8 after she refused to join him in morning Islamic prayers, confirming his suspicion that she had become a Christian.
Indian bishop donates kidney to save Hindu man
Bishop Mar Jacob Muricken of the Syro-Malabar Eastern church has decided to act on Pope Francis' call of "compassion year" by becoming a kidney donor to a Hindu man.
Dead Sea Scrolls at risk from looters; Israel undertakes comprehensive excavation to save historic Dead Sea Scrolls
The Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) has announced comprehensive archaeological excavations in the Judean Desert caves to rescue Dead Sea Scrolls from being lost to looters.
Pastor Saeed Abedini to Christians: Reach out to Muslims with love of Jesus, otherwise Muslims will reach out to Christians with jihad
Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini issued a warning to Christians that they could suffer repercussions if they don't reach out to Muslims with Christian love.
Pope Francis, young YouTube celebrities talk global issues; pontiff expresses appreciation for beauty vlogs
Pope Francis met with 12 YouTube web stars Sunday, May 29, to discuss various matters concerning the youth today, including virtual identity, migration, and extremism.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre restoration begins
Scaffolding welding steel supports were reportedly put up by workers on Sunday, commencing the effort to restore the place where Jesus is believed to have been buried before his resurrection.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.