Pennsylvania Supreme Court bars AG from releasing report on priest sex abuse
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reportedly blocked the public release of a report on sexual abuse and misconduct involving priests in six Roman Catholic dioceses.
More than 600 members of United Methodist Church accuse Jeff Sessions of violating church rules
More than 600 members of United Methodist Church have filed a formal complaint accusing Attorney General Jeff Sessions of violating church rules over his role in implementing the government's "zero-tolerance" policy on immigration.
Christian leaders rebuke Jeff Sessions for citing Bible to justify separating immigrant families
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has drawn criticism from Christian leaders for using the Bible as justification for the government's policy of separating immigrant children from their families at the border.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of South Carolina churches that broke away from Episcopalian church
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a case involving a group of churches seeking to keep $500 million worth of property in South Carolina after breaking away from the wider Episcopalian church.
Top executive of Knights of Columbus abruptly resigns amid fraud lawsuit
A top executive of the Knights of Columbus had reportedly resigned as the Catholic fraternal organization faces a lawsuit alleging that it has committed fraud and breach of contract.
US Supreme Court affirms right of Christian baker to refuse to make same-sex wedding cake
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a decision backing a Christian baker's right to refuse to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a high-profile case that has been widely seen as a test for religious freedom.
Catholic Diocese of Portland severs relationship with Maine Council of churches over LGBT advocacy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced that it will be leaving the Maine Council of Churches due to concerns about the council's stance on LGBT advocacy and other issues.
US Supreme Court upholds Arkansas law banning drug-induced abortions
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit challenging an Arkansas law that bans medically-induced abortions.
Methodists raise concern about opposing petitions in upcoming special session on LGBT members
Methodists are expressing concern that the upcoming special session on sexuality would be slowed down by opposing petitions, similar to the ones that resulted in the creation of a new commission to address the issue in 2016.
BBC host draws backlash for questioning politician if his Catholic faith is a barrier to holding office
BBC host Jo Coburn has drawn backlash after she asked a Conservative Member of the Parliament whether his Catholic faith could be a problem in holding his office.
American Atheists sues church for 'forcibly' baptizing disabled child
The American Atheists, the leading secularist organization in the U.S., is suing a church in Ohio for "forcibly" baptizing a disabled child in 2016.
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.