China revokes welfare for Christians
Chinese authorities in the Guizhou province revoked state-sponsored welfare for Christians in an act reminiscent of its persecution against an ethnic minority two years ago.
Iraq priests ordained in refugee camp give hope for people to stay in war-torn country
Three priests ordained in the Iraqi refugee camp of Erbil gives hope to thousands of Christians to stay in the war-torn country despite threats of imminent danger.
Turkey fires 2,500 religious staff in post-coup purge
Turkish authorities removed from office more than 2,500 religious staff in a continuing hunt against supporters of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gülen, allegedly the mastermind behind the blotched coup last month.
'Don't pray for the persecution to stop,' says Middle East Christian woman
A Middle Eastern Christian woman tells Western Christians not to pray for persecution's end but for God to endow them with the spirit to stand as God's witnesses.
Archbishop says Philippine president's drug war is turning country into 'killing fields'
Archbishop Socrates Villegas likened the state of massive killings that resulted from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs to that of a "killing fields."
China criticized for trial against house church leaders and activists
China draws criticism for sentencing in highly suspect trials two house church leaders and one lawyer-activist detained from last year's nationwide political crackdown.
Militant Christian group in Nigeria threatens revenge attacks on Muslims if Boko Haram continues to target Christians
A Christian militant group in Nigeria responded to the latest threats made by Boko Haram extremists against Christians by vowing to take on Muslims in return.
'Hey ISIS, you suck!' says Muslim group on Chicago billboard
An American Muslim group expressed their public disavowal of the Islamic State terrorist group through a billboard hoisted on a highway in Chicago for everyone to see.
ISIS training 1,400 captive Yazidi children to be jihadis and suicide bombers
The Islamic State terrorist group reportedly trains more than a thousand captive Yazidi children to become jihadis and suicide bombers, according to a report.
Muslim woman devotes herself to help Iraq Christians and religious minorities
It's a Muslim woman who's devoted herself to helping Iraqi Christians and other religious minorities made victims by the conflict in Middle East, says the vicar of Baghdad.
Youth in Uganda suffer persecution for turning to Jesus Christ
Young Christian converts in eastern Uganda suffer physical injuries and were consequently disowned by their parents after turning to Christ.
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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.