Christian churches in India continue to expand despite persecution
Christian churches in India are rapidly expanding despite the increase in reported cases of violence directed against Christians.
Christian university wins legal battle over stance on marriage
A Christian university which forbids its students from having sexual relations outside of marriage has won a legal battle against attempts to block accreditation for its proposed law school.
Crosses, once banned by ISIS, return to Christian villages in Nineveh Plain
Priests returned to Christian villages liberated from ISIS in the Nineveh Plains in Iraq and they brought their crosses with them.
Chaplain accused of quoting 'homophobic' Bible verses appeals case
A prison chaplain who resigned after he was accused of quoting "homophobic" Bible verses has been given a chance to appeal his unfair dismissal case.
Pope Francis calls for unity with Lutherans on 500th anniversary of the Reformation
Pope Francis encouraged Catholics and Lutherans to move together towards unity and let go of the controversies that divided Christianity in the past.
Over 540,000 sign petition for the release of Asia Bibi
Over 540,000 people have signed the global petition calling for the release of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan.
Christians gather near Mosul to pray for embattled city
As the battle to recapture the city from ISIS persists, a group of Christians have gathered just a few kilometers away from Mosul to pray and worship God.
Jailed Canadian pastor in North Korea hospitalized due to failing health
Jailed Canadian pastor Hyeon Soo Lim has been undergoing treatment at a hospital in North Korea since August due to his deteriorating health.
Sudanese authorities close down Christian school attended by over 1,000 students
A Christian school in Madani, Al Jazira state was closed down by authorities last week, leaving over 1,000 of its students with no clear prospects for education.
ISIS kidnaps thousands of civilians to use as human shields in Mosul
In a desperate move to hold on to the city of Mosul, ISIS has abducted tens of thousands of civilians, including women and children, to use them as human shields as the battle intensifies in the city.
North Korean Christians do not pray for regime change despite persecution
Although North Korea is currently known for persecuting Christians, believers in the Communist country are not praying for a change in the current regime. They are instead praying for Christians in other countries and they are hoping to have more of Christ in their lives.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
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.