Ancient menorah, cross carvings discovered by Hannukah hikers in Israel
Spelunkers exploring on Hanukkah, which in 2016 also fell on Christmas day, stumbled upon a seven-branched menorah and a cross etched into a wall inside a cave in Israel.
Cancer cure news update 2017: Active ingredient in chilies could hold key to beat cancer
An active ingredient in chilies may hold the key to finally conquering breast cancer.
U.S. included in top 12 nations where Christians experience persecution
The United States has been included for the first time among the top 12 nations where Christians are being persecuted for their faith.
German police deny reports of New Year's Eve attack on Dortmund church
German authorities had denied the reports which claimed that a mob of 1,000 men has launched fireworks at the police and set fire to a historic church in Dortmund on New Year's Eve.
Fulani herdsmen terrorists responsible for the killing of 800 Christians and moderate Muslims in Nigeria
The Fulani herdsmen terrorists (FHT) are reportedly responsible for the killing of 800 Christians and moderate Muslims, as well as the destruction of at least 16 churches, in the latter part of 2016.
Police detain pastor in Lahore for allegedly desecrating Quran
A pastor in Lahore, Pakistan has been arrested by the authorities after he was accused of desecrating pages of the Quran.
Young Muslims in Iraq celebrated mass with Christians over New Year
A festive atmosphere prevailed in Iraq over the New Year, despite episodes of violence perpetrated by terrorists. At the forefront of showing solidarity are young Muslims who attended mass and celebrated the start of 2017 with Christians.
Sudanese pastor acquitted of capital crimes but three more Christians remain on trial
Rev. Kuwa Shamaal, a Sudanese pastor who was accused of crimes related to national security, was released on Monday after he was acquitted of all charges against him. However, three of his co-accused are still on trial.
Chinese official urges Catholics to adhere to socialism
A senior Chinese official called on Catholics to adhere to socialist values of the Communist Party and operate independently of the Vatican.
Joe Biden denies lobbying foreign leaders to vote in favor of anti-Israel resolution
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has denied accusations that he lobbied foreign leaders to vote for a U.N. resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Immigration Reform news 2017: Democrats push Obama to grant unprecedented pardon for immigrants
In a couple of days, United States President-elect Donald Trump will take over the White House from President Barack Obama causing a rise of uneasy immigrants in the country who have been the target of many planned reforms that the former has presented during his campaign period. But with some ...
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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.