100 percent of Christians in 21 countries experience persecution, new report says
The latest report from persecution watchdog group Open Doors USA has indicated that 100 percent of Christians in 21 countries are being opressed for their faith.
Suspected Fulani militants kill 10 in Christian village in Nigeria
A group of Fulani Islamic militants reportedly attacked the predominantly Christian village of Kwayine in the Nigerian state of Adamawa.
Former pastor of largest church in China arrested on charges of embezzlement
The former pastor of the largest state-run megachurch in China's Zhejiang province has been arrested on charges of embezzling funds.
Pakistani province rejects bill against forced conversions
The governor of the Pakistani province of Sindh has rejected a bill that would have criminalized forced conversions.
Indian Government says Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil ignored advice not to go to Yemen
A senior Indian government official has said that the Catholic priest who was kidnapped by suspected Islamic militants ignored the advice not to go to Yemen.
President Sisi promises to build Egypt's largest church
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced that he has set aside 100,000 Egyptian pounds to build the largest church in the country.
Bitcoin, PayPal used to finance terrorism, says Indonesian agency
Bitcoin and PayPal have been used by Islamic militants in the Middle East to fund members and associates in Indonesia, the country's anti-money laundering agency claimed on Monday.
Emirates flight to Dubai canceled due to snake on plane
An Emirates flight from Muscat to Dubai was canceled on Sunday following the discovery of a snake in the plane's cargo hold.
Alberta judge upholds ban on pro-life bus ad claiming it could cause 'psychological harm'
A judge in Alberta, Canada, upheld the decision by the City of Grande Prairie to ban a pro-life banner from its buses because they might cause "psychological harm" to women who have obtained an abortion in the past.
Christian killed for selling alcohol as attacks against believers in Egypt escalate
A Christian shopkeeper was killed outside his store in Alexandria, Egypt last week for selling alcoholic beverages. The attacker reportedly yelled "Allahu akbar [Allah is the greatest]!" before cutting the shopkeeper's throat.
Israeli bomb squad remove live 90-year-old grenade from cupboard in Israeli museum
Bomb disposal experts trooped to an Israeli museum after a live 90-year-old grenade was discovered inside a cupboard on Thursday.
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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.
Global Child Malnutrition Crisis: 35.5 Million Affected, Nearly 10 Million Severely, World Vision Warns
Soaring food costs are jeopardizing the health and futures of millions of children worldwide, with families in vulnerable communities increasingly unable to afford nutritious meals, according to a new report from the Christian humanitarian organization World Vision. The report found that approximately 35.5 million children experienced acute malnutrition worldwide in 2025, including nearly 10 million who suffered from severe acute malnutrition.
Islam Accounts for 45% of ChatGPT’s Religion-Related Requests, Christianity 34%: Report
ChatGPT receives approximately 70 million religion-related requests every week, with questions about Islam accounting for the largest share, followed by Christianity, according to a recent analysis released by OpenAI, the developer of the artificial intelligence chatbot.