Israel frees 12-year-old Palestinian girl charged with planning to stab guard
A 12-year-old Palestinian girl who was charged with planning to stab a guard was released from an Israeli jail on Sunday, April 24.
Kids taken by Norway government still not returned to Christian parents despite reports
The four children of Marius and Ruth Bodnariu taken in November by Barnevernet, Norway's child welfare service, have not yet been returned. An official statement on the family website says that there is no indication that the family will be reunited before July.
Norwegian bishop suggests priests stop officiating civil weddings
A Roman Catholic bishop in Norway thinks that the clery should stop conducting weddings as officers of the state. Instead, they should officiate only Catholic weddings of Catholic couples.
Christian group in Jamaica campaigning against Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Fundamentalist Christians in Jamaica are pointing a finger at the United Nations and other international agencies for promoting sex education -- in particular, the Comprehensive Sexuality Education -- in the country.
Pope Francis leaves behind two Christian refugees in Greece, brings three Muslim families to Italy
Two Christian refugees have expressed their disappointment toward Pope Francis for allegedly reneging on an offer to help them.
Australia's treasurer Scott Morrison criticized for participating in Christian conference
Australia's federal treasurer Scott Morrison said at the recently held Australian Christian Lobby conference that he respects everyone's beliefs, but this has been taken as a defense for the rights of a Christian keynote speaker to make controversial statements against homosexuality.
Another Christian woman in Pakistan abducted
A 23-year-old Christian woman was abducted this month from her home, and it is said that she had accepted Islam and was married to one of her Muslim abductors. According to a study, around 700 Christian girls from 12 to 25 suffer the same fate in Pakistan each year.
Muslims destroy Christian church, livestock in Uganda
A group of Muslims destroyed a church building and killed Christians' livestock in Nalugondo Village in Uganda earlier this month.
Imprisoned China pastor finally permitted to meet with lawyer
A lawyer was finally given permission to meet with an incarcerated pastor in China after a month of attempting to see his client.
Turkish government takes hold of Christian churches, land in Diyarbakir
The Turkish government has seized churches and parcels of land in the Kurdish city of Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey, and this has caused alarm among those who reside in the area.
Christian woman murdered in Ethiopia; Tragedy inspires her 2 sons to follow Jesus Christ
A Christian woman who lived in a predominantly Muslim community in Ethiopia's SNNPR was killed last month after sustaining injuries from her neighbors' beatings.
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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.