Over 70 percent of Nineveh Plain has been ruined by ISIS, Christian party leader reports
The leader of a Christian political party in Iraq claimed that over 70 percent of Nineveh Plain has been destroyed by the Islamic State.
North Korean dictator bans Christmas, orders celebration of grandmother's life instead
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un reportedly banned Christmas in the hermit country and ordered to celebrate the birthday of his grandmother, Kim Jong-suk, instead.
Palestinians who invaded Jerusalem church file restraining order against pastor
Palestinians who took over a church in East Jerusalem has filed a restraining order against its pastor after they were expelled from the premises by Israeli police on Christmas Day.
Christians in Aleppo celebrate Christmas as city falls back under government control
Christians in Aleppo lit up a giant Christmas tree for the first time in five years with the hope that peace will endure now that the city is back under the full control of the government.
Jihadists who were chasing Christians hear Jesus' voice: 'Why are you persecuting me?'
A militant group who were chasing underground Christians in the Arabian sea were stopped by a sudden dust storm when they reportedly saw Jesus Christ, who spoke to them with a "mighty voice."
Town liberated from ISIS celebrates first Christmas in two years
The ancient Iraqi town of Bartella celebrated Christmas for the first time after two years of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) rule last Saturday, but the people were devastated over the desecration of their church and destruction of their town.
Pope warns that Christmas has been 'taken hostage' by materialism
During the Christmas eve mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis said that Christmas had been "taken hostage" by materialism that leaves God in shadows and people indifferent to the marginalized, especially the children.
Will Sadie Robertson go to seminary school?
"Duck Dynasty" teen star Sadie Robertson, now a high school graduate, says she wants to go into ministry and thinks about going attending seminary school.
Turkish president wants Donald Trump's support in driving ISIS out of Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his intentions to ask Donald Trump for support in driving out the Islamic State from Syria after the president-elect's inauguration on Jan. 20.
Israeli PM orders reassessment of UN ties after vote on settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the reassessment of its ties to the United Nations after the Security Council voted on a resolution last Friday condemning the settlements in the West Bank.
Mali Christians celebrate Christmas in church for the first time in three years under police protection
Christians in the predominantly Muslim town of Gao, northern Mali have returned to their church to celebrate Christmas under the protection of the police. It was the first service held at the church since it was torched by Islamic extremists when they took over the major towns in northern Mali in ...
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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.