Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani re-arrested once more, this time with wife and church member
An Iranian pastor, who was previously sentenced to death on charge of apostasy but was acquitted in 2012, was arrested again on May 13.
Muslims threaten Christian community in Pakistan
Pakistani Christians in a Punjab village face threats from Muslim extremist groups to either convert to Islam, leave the place or die.
Chibok school girl recounts how she escaped Boko Haram kidnappers
A young girl who was one of the school girls kidnapped from a school in Chibok, Nigeria testified before a House Foreign Affairs committee about how she managed to escape Boko Haram.
N.Ireland attorney general on Ashers' gay cake case: 'No one should be forced to be mouthpiece for someone else's views'
Northern Ireland's Attorney General John Larkin QC expressed his view on the case filed by gay activist Gareth Lee against Christian-owned Ashers Baking Company. He said that it was not right to force the defendants to express a political opinion that contradicts their religious beliefs.
Canada cult leader 'The Prophet' faces trial after allegedly abusing church members
The leader of a cult-like church in Canada faced trial in court Tuesday over several charges including sexual assault.
Guangdong house church faces increased pressure from Chinese authorities
A house church in Guangdong is being subjected to intensified pressure and harassment from Chinese authorities.
Syrian Christians feel encouraged by prayers during International Day of Prayer
As the world celebrated the International Day of Prayer on May 8, Christians in Syria are encouraged by the prayers offered by believers from different countries on their behalf.
Former North Korean captive Kenneth Bae urges other detainees not to lose hope
The longest-held U.S. prisoner in North Korea, missionary Kenneth Bae, was released in November 2014 after two years of ordeal. Bae urged those who remain as detainees in the communist country to not lose their hope of being freed.
Christian committee in India recommends giving transgender Christians equal rights to ancestral property
India is moving forward in terms of gender equality as a new recommendation, if approved, could give transgenders who belong to the Christian community equal rights to ancestral property.
Children and babies dying in Nigeria military detention center, claims report
Giwa barracks in Maiduguri, Nigeria, which holds suspected Boko Haram members, has witnessed this year the death of 11 children less than six years of age, including four babies, due to the unsanitary conditions in the military detention center.
Philippine elections 2016 news: Filipino transgender woman wins Congress seat, celebrates historic win for LGBT community
Neophyte politician and transgender Geraldine Roman is the first transgender politician elected to the House of Representatives in the predominantly Catholic Philippines.
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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.