Chinese authorities release human rights lawyer after two days in custody
Christian human rights lawyer Zhang Kai was able to return to his home in China's northern Inner Mongolia last Thursday after he was detained by the police for two days.
Philippine President tells critics to blame God for his foul mouth
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is known for using inflammatory language, said that he does not see a need to change his ways. He advised those who criticize him for his use of foul language to "go to God and complain."
Release International predicts rise in Christian persecution in 2017
Release International, an organization serving the persecuted church around the world, has warned that there will be a dramatic increase in the violent persecution of Christians all across the globe in 2017.
Istanbul nightclub attack news: ISIS claims responsibility for mass shooting in Turkey
Extremist militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the New Year's Eve nightclub attack in Istanbul which killed at least 39 people.
Over 90,000 Christians were killed for their faith in 2016, according to new study
Christians are considered as the most persecuted religious group in the world, with over 90,000 adherents killed in 2016, which is equivalent to one being killed every six minutes, according to a research by Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR).
HIV/AIDS cure news 2017: Implantable drug pump for HIV prevention receives $140 million investment from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently pledged $140 million to support the development of a tiny implantable pump that could prevent the spreading of HIV in places where the epidemic is most severe like sub-Saharan Africa.
ISIS general entered Europe with 400 soldiers disguised as refugees, says intelligence agency
An Islamic State general has reportedly fled from the war zone in Syria and went back to Europe with up to 400 of his most trusted soldiers.
Robert Jeffress slams Obama and Kerry for failing to veto U.N. resolution against Israel
Texas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress denounced U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry after the U.S. failed to veto a U.N. resolution that condemned Israel for building settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
UAE church says it is negotiating the release of abducted Indian priest
The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia in UAE said that it is involved in the negotiations for the release of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, who was kidnapped by suspected members of the Islamic State in Yemen last March.
Istanbul New Year's terror attack kills at least 35, injures more than 40 in nightclub
A gunman shot his way into an Istanbul nightclub packed with New Year's revelers early on Sunday, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 40 in what the provincial governor described as a terrorist attack.
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi believed by the U.S. Government to still be overseeing terrorist group's operations
A recent intel from the United States reveals that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is alive and is still in charge of the group's operations.
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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.