Suicide bomber targets Christians in Syria
A suicide bomber killed three Christians during a commemoration event in Qamishli, Syria on Sunday, June 19.
Pope Francis: 'Persecution' not 'genocide' describes plight of Christians in Middle East
Using the term "genocide" to describe the attacks against Christians in the Middle East is "sociological reductionism," Pope Francis said during a question and answer session with students at the Villa Nazareth University College in Rome on Saturday, June 18.
Church of England aims for a compromise on homosexuality issue
The Church of England will seek to attain a compromise on the divisive issue of homosexuality in the face of a boding splinter within the church.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu nominates imprisoned Palestinian for Nobel Peace Prize
South African archbishop and social rights activist Desmond Tutu has nominated Marwan Barghouti, an imprisoned Palestinian, for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Vatican brings more Syrian refugees ahead of World Refugee Day
The Vatican brought in another batch of Syrian refugees last week, ahead of World Refugee Day to heed Pope Francis' call of standing with refugees.
Church of England bishop criticized for comparing 'God is gay' poem with St. Paul's writings
Alan Wilson, the Church of England's Bishop of Buckingham, was criticized for having compared the poem "After Orlando: Gay Love" by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy to the writings of St. Paul.
Orthodox Christian church holds first great council in 1,229 years despite Russia's absence
The Orthodox Christian church is holding its first Holy and Great Council for the first time since 787 AD despite the delegations from Antioch, Russia, Georgia, and Bulgaria not participating.
World Refugee Day 2016: World's refugees at all-time high level, UNHCR reports
United Nations urges collective responsibility as new report reveals world refugees at an unprecedented all-time high of 65.3 million by the end of 2015.
China's crackdown on human rights lawyers, rights advocates continues
Human rights lawyers in China remain as the government's targets in its effort to silence critics.
Christian persecution increasing amid Hindu extremism under India Prime Minister Modi
Christian persecutions in Punjab continue to increase amid rising Hindu extremists under the governance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Turkey bans gay pride marches in Istanbul
Turkish authorities ban an annual gay pride parade schedule later this month after an ultra—nationalist youth group threatened violence during the march.
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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.