Hospital forced to stop abortions after doctors sign conscience clause in Poland
A hospital in Rzeszów, Poland has stopped doing abortions after its doctors signed a clause that allows them to opt out because of conscience.
U.S.-led coalition troops seen close to front line in new Iraq offensive
Servicemen from the U.S.-led coalition were seen near the front line of a new offensive in northern Iraq launched on Sunday by Kurdish peshmerga forces that aims to retake a handful of villages from Islamic State east of their Mosul stronghold.
Protecting religious freedom is a major challenge in Myanmar, says Catholic cardinal
A Catholic Cardinal in Myanmar spoke at the U.K. Parliament in London on Wedneday, May 25, about the abuses against religious freedom, saying upholding people's rights to freely worship is one of the major challenges in the country today.
Pastor dies while praying after truck slams into him in terrible 'accident'
A pastor, a church elder and a new believer died while the pastor's wife sustained serious injuries when a pickup truck went off the road and headed right to the place where they were standing. The incident happened on May 5.
Christian woman in Pakistan stands firm against blasphemy accusations to protect neighbors
A Christian woman in Pakistan stood firm and refused to leave her village even after she was accused of blasphemy because she did not want her Christian neighbors to become the targets of a mob.
Christian leaders visit Israel to gain insight into Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Delegates from the National Baptist Convention of America are visiting Israel in order to gain insight into the conflict between Jews and Palestinians.
Nigeria bill increasing Sharia Court jurisdiction passes second reading, sponsor claims it's to protect Christians
A bill was passed in Nigeria that many have viewed to be an effort to expand the Islamic Sharia law across the secular country. However, the sponsor of the bill said that that is not its purpose; rather, it aims to protect Christians from being attacked.
300 Muslims strip 70-year-old Christian woman naked, burn homes after son is accused of affair with Muslim woman
Seven Christian homes were looted and burned while a 70-year-old Christian woman was stripped naked and paraded in the streets of southern Egypt by a mob of 300 armed Muslims over rumors that her son is having an affair with a Muslim woman.
UN, rights group concerned over Hamas death penalty
The United Nations and Human Rights Watch are deeply concerned about the statements made by Hamas, the ruling Islamic militant group in Gaza, of an imminent public execution of 13 Palestinians charged of collaboration with Israel for murder.
Egypt to discuss bill that could liberate restraints on church building
Egyptian Christians are expectant as the Egyptian Parliament is scheduled to discuss a proposed bill that is believed to ease restraints on building of churches.
Obama honors Hiroshima atomic bomb victims, calls for world without nuclear arms
Barack Obama on Friday became the first incumbent U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, site of the world's first atomic bombing, in a gesture Tokyo and Washington hope will showcase their alliance and reinvigorate efforts to rid the world of nuclear arms.
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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.