Three Iranian Christians arrested on fishing trip released on bail
Three of five Iranian Christians who were arrested while having a picnic last Augustwere released on bail but the remaining two are still being held without proper charges.
Sudan jails six Christians and plans to demolish five churches
Three church leaders and another three church members were detained by Sudanese authorities for refusing to turn over a church-run school to the government. Five other churches were notified that their church buildings are set to be demolished.
Zimbabwe pastor urges Pope Francis to excommunicate President Mugabe
A Zimbabwean pastor based in Kariba has sent a petition to Pope Francis asking him to excommunicate President Robert Mugabe for alleged human rights violations to those who protest against his rule.
France proposes ban on pro-life websites
The French government has revealed its plans to ban pro-life websites that provide biased information about abortion while appearing to be neutral.
Christian missionaries share the Gospel in Aleppo as the war rages on
Christian missionaries continue to share their hope in Christ in the Syrian city of Aleppo even as bombs and bullets ravage the city.
4 Ethiopian teenagers on trial for distributing Christian books
Four Ethiopian teenage girls are currently on trial after they were arrested for distributing a Christian book in the town of Babile last September.
Secularist group wants Air Force colonel punished for mentioning Christ
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) filed a complaint against an Air Force colonel for mentioning Christ during an interview with the 39th Air Base Wing's public affairs office.
Swiss court forces Christian nursing home to perform assisted suicide
A nursing home run by the Salvation Army will have to perform assisted suicide upon request of its patients to comply with an order from the Swiss Federal Court.
Chinese churches won't pledge loyalty to Communist Party despite looming crackdown
The Chinese Communist Party enacted a new set of laws that puts tougher restrictions on religious activities but churches remained steadfast in their faith and continued to defy government orders.
Kurdish militia in Syria prevents Assyrian Christians from returning home
The villages previously inhabited by Assyrian Christians in north eastern Syria has been freed from ISIS but the Assyrians still cannot return home because the region is now under the control of Kurdish militia.
Asia Bibi's final appeal set to be heard in court this week
The Supreme Court of Pakistan will be hearing on Oct. 13 the final appeal of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, after years of being postponed.
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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.