Pastors in Sudan charged of lying about Christian persecution, could face death penalty
Two pastors in Sudan faced the death penalty as prosecutors charged them of seven alleged crimes, including lying about Christian persecution.
Top Muslim leader lauds Pope Francis for refusing to identify Islam with violence
A senior Iranian religious leader lauded Pope Francis for refusing to identify Islam with violence even after extremists brutally murdered a French Catholic priest in the name of Allah.
Chinese house church in Henan defies government ban on religious activities
The Proclaiming Christ Church in central Henan continued its gatherings even after the government ordered the church to stop its operations by July 20. A notice ordering the church to cease activities was issued by the Zhecheng County Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau on July 15.
Monks from different denominations band together to restore holy sites in Israel
Catholic, Greek and Armenian Orthodox monks are working in cooperation to restore holy sites in Jerusalem including the Church of the Nativity. Members of different denominations are known to have fought over the use of the shared churches in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
Gay clergymen appeal for equality in the Church
Twelve same-sex married couples signed an open letter to the Church of England and urged the Anglican leaders to allow gay marriage. The soon-to-be-published letter was authored by a clergyman who married his gay partner.
Muslims attend church service to show unity with Christians in London
A show of unity was the ultimate goal for the interfaith service held in St. John's Parish in London. Leaders of the city's Muslim community and its members congregated with the Christian Church for a Eucharistic service last Sunday.
Religious document tells bishops not to apologize for sex abuse
A 2007 "strictly confidential" documented distributed to senior bishops of the Church of England contained clear-cut instructions on the kind of apologies they can give to victims of sexual abuse.
ISIS looking to use children as suicide bombers in disturbing development
In a disturbing development, it has been reported that ISIS is increasingly looking to use children, putting them in front line roles, and even going as far as pushing to use them as child suicide bombers. In one of the group's most recent terror attacks, a Kurdish wedding was targeted in ...
Trial begins for pastor accused of espionage in Sudan
The trial of three Sudanese and one Czech pastor in Khartoum had begun on Sunday. Czech pastor Petr Jasek was charged with illegal entry to Sudan and spreading false information. The other three defendants, Rev. Hassan Abdelrahim Kodi, Rev. Kuwa Shemaal and activist Abdelmoneim Abdelmoula are being ...
Jewish and Christian partnership results in $500,000 clinical care prize
A Jewish entrepreneur and a Christian missionary's shared passion to help the poorest of the poor in dire need of healthcare led to a historic $500,000 award for outstanding Christian medical missionary service.
Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church loses thousands of members after introducing online option to leave
Around 15,000 Norwegians made the choice to leave the Norwegian evangelical Lutheran Church after a site was launched allowing members to cancel their membership. The church website reported 10,854 resignations and only 240 new enrollments on the launch of the new system.
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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.