Catholic church denounces Philippine president's plan to execute five to six convicts daily
Catholic church leaders in the Philippines has described President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to execute five to six criminals daily as "barbaric."
German police begin search for suspect of Christmas market attack as ISIS claims responsibility
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Christmas market in Berlin while the German police continue their search for the suspect who drove a truck through the crowd on Monday, killing 12 people and injuring 48.
The Pirate Bay shutdown news: Australia's Federal Court orders internet providers to block The Pirate Bay and several others
Australia's Federal Court ruling has forced internet companies to block copyright-infringing websites such as The Pirate Bay. However, people will always look for ways to bypass torrent blocking and some have already figured out a way to get around it.
Ashers Bakery Company seek to appeal gay cake case to U.K. Supreme Court
The owners of Ashers Bakery Company are seeking to submit a petition to the Supreme Court in London after they were refused leave to appeal by the Court of Appeal in Belfast.
Philippine president Duterte says he might 'go to hell' for killings
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that there is a possibility that he would go to Hell for the gravity of his sins, including personally killing several people.
Angry mob attacks Christian carolers in India
A group of 20 carol singers in India was attacked by an angry mob who accused them of converting people to Christianity.
Sudanese pastor pressured to testify against colleagues
A Sudanese pastor said that government officials gave him an ultimatum to testify against his colleagues or be charged along with them.
Bioethicists express concern over the legalization of three-parent babies in U.K.
Bioethicists in the U.K. are not happy about the fertility regulator's approval of a new procedure that would create babies from the DNA of three different people.
Nigerian church collapse caused by 'structural faults,' regulators reveal
The church collapse that killed at least 160 people in the Nigerian state of Akwa Ibom was caused by structural faults, according to regulators.
President Obama approves bill that protects religious freedom globally
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a bill that would strengthen the nation's efforts to protect religious minorities around the world.
Pope Francis turns 80, enjoys birthday breakfast with eight homeless individuals
Pope Francis turned 80 last Saturday, and he kicked off his special day by sharing breakfast with eight homeless individuals, followed by celebrating Holy Mass with cardinals.
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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.