Christian woman back in Iran prison after temporary release on health grounds
A jailed Christian woman in Iran is back behind bars after authorities refused to grant her leave extension despite her medical treatment still halfway to go.
ISIS claims responsibility for overnight Baghdad bombings that killed nearly 95
Nearly 95 people were killed and 200 wounded in two bombings overnight in Baghdad, most of them in a busy shopping area as residents celebrated Ramadan, police and medical sources said Sunday.
Amazing Christian revival in South Africa, says City Harvest Church pastor Kong Hee
City Harvest Church pastor Kong Hee said he and his family were "blown away" by what they witnessed during their recent visit to Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh
A Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh on Friday, July 1 is characteristic of the previous murders that wracked the country in a spate of violence, officials said.
Obama blasted for funding countries that recruit child soldiers
Human Rights Watch urged U.S. President Barack Obama to stop funding millions of dollars in military aid to countries that recruit child soldiers.
No evangelism outside churches? New proposals in Russia would stop Christians sharing their faith
New law being proposed in Russia will prohibit Christians from sharing their faith to others outside of church.
Christian man death sentence affirmed by Pakistan court after blasphemy allegations
A court in Pakistan handed a death sentence to a Christian man and the two men he reported for extortion and blackmail over charges of blasphemy.
Christian women arm themselves in Lebanon, threaten to send ISIS jihadists to hell
Lebanese Christian women threatened to send jihadists to hell as they armed themselves in defiance of the suicide bombing attacks on Monday, June 27.
600 multi-faith volunteers show up in New York to pack aid supplies for Syrian refugees
People of various faiths responded to a call for volunteers to pack goods for Syrian refugees whose situation they perceive is only getting worse.
Repatriation and ending wars are the solutions to terrorism, says Christian leader
Refugees are recruited by terrorists so permanent repatriation and ending wars are the solutions to terrorism and humanitarian crisis, according to the patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church.
Pope Francis leads moment of silence for victims of Istanbul terror attacks
Pope Francis led a moment of silent prayer for the victims of a suicide bombing attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport Tuesday, June 28.
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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.