Orphan's Heart Christian mission organization starts medical missions in four countries
A missions organization that focuses on meeting the needs of orphaned and disadvantaged children is gearing up for a new ministry: medical missions.
Christian university sued by expelled students in Uganda
The Centre for Legal Aid filed the lawsuit on May 25 at the Civil Division on behalf of the two students who have allegedly been "prematurely, arbitrarily, unjustly, unfairly and irrationally expelled" by the Uganda Christian University.
Christian Divorce Act earns varied reactions in Pakistan
A Pakistan court ruled that Christians can now divorce for reasons other than adultery, and this move has gotten both praise and criticism.
Muslim men allowed to beat their wives in Pakistan - but only 'lightly'!
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has rejected an "un-Islamic" Protection of Women against Violence Act (PPWA) 2015 and introduced its own version in a 163-page proposal that allows Pakistani men to "lightly beat" their wives.
Egypt president promises justice for elderly Christian woman subjected to public humiliation by Muslim mob
A mob in Egypt had taken it upon themselves to strip an elderly woman naked and parade her down the streets. In response, the country's president vowed that the people responsible will be brought to justice.
Professor calls for Christian university to be built in Scotland
A professor in Scotland believes that having a Christian university in the country would be beneficial.
Iraqi, Syrian indigenous communities' extinction 'not inevitable,' says Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight
The head of Christian brotherhood Knights of Columbus said during a congressional subcomittee hearing that Christians in Iraq and Syria are in the brink of extinction, but there is still a way to avert this.
Thousands of children in need of mental health care denied specialist treatment in England; Christian charity calls it 'appalling'
Thousands of children are denied mental health care services in England, according to review done by the Children's Commissioner, something that a Christian charity deem as "appalling."
Britons 'benefit a great deal' from Sharia law, says British Home Secretary Theresa May
British Home Secretary Theresa May believes that many Britons benefit from Sharia Law as she launches a probe that will investigate whether the British law is being bent for the sake of Sharia ideas.
50,000 Iraqi civilians trapped by ISIS as Fallujah offensive draws near
An estimated 50,000 civilians are trapped in terrible conditions as the Iraqi forces are poised to retake the Iraqi city of Fallujah from the hands of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIL) terrorist group.
Pope Francis tells children: 'Migrants are not dangerous but in danger'
"Migrants are not dangerous, but in danger," was the central message that Pope Francis put across to hundreds of children he met with at the Vatican on Sunday, May 29.
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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.