Christian persecution in India intensifies over first half of 2016
An independent report revealed that India already documented 134 cases of Christian persecutions for the first half of 2016, doubling down on cases reported in previous years.
Church of England experiences huge growth spike...in Finland
The Church of England's thrust to aid in the resettlement of refugees spikes a 20 percent church growth, not in England, but in Finland.
First ISIS attack in Russia fails
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed full responsibility for an attack near a Moscow traffic police outpost where two jihadists attacked unsuspecting officers.
Bishops rebuke Nigeria's health minister over alleged abortion legalization plans
A group of bishops condemned the collaboration of Nigeria's health minister with foreign groups and their plans to encourage Nigerian women to consider contraception, citing that it is anti-life and leads to abortion.
Jesus wants us to share His compassion, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis urged Christians to follow Jesus Christ's example by sharing compassion with other people.
Priest ordinations in Germany at their lowest, says German Bishops' Conference
The number of priests in Germany is at its lowest with only 58 newly ordained men in 2015 for the whole country. This was announced during the German Bishops' Conference that was held in Bonn this August.
Pope Francis: 'Shameful silence' perpetuates attacks on Congolese people
Pope Francis lamented the recent and one of the worst massacres in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), whose people suffered the indifference of the world.
Oman Daqneesh, dazed Syrian boy's brother dies
Sources confirmed the death of the older brother of the five-year-old Syrian boy in Aleppo, whose dazed image while covered in dust and blood on his face, circulated online.
Chapel built for Christians in Pakistan jail
Christian social activists together with jail officials, opened a chapel for Christian inmates at the Landhi Jail in Karachi on Aug. 5. The chapel now provides a separate place of worship to some 100 Christians who are serving their sentences and awaiting their trials in the city jail.
Christian woman's story of being an ISIS captive, sold as a sex slave and forced to convert to Islam
An Eritrean Christian woman described her life as an Islamic State captive sold to sex slavery and how she converted to Islam just to save her life.
Pastor arrested for forcing children to beg on streets in India
An Indian pastor identified as Mallipeddi James was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 18, for forcing to beg on the streets of Hyderabad, India. James ran the Brahmaputra Orphanage in Ameenpur village in Telangana, promising to provide better education for children.
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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.