Forced marriage in the United Kingdom still widely unreported despite law
Many cases of forced marriage in the United Kingdom have remained unreported, and the cases that make it to court are very few.
HIV/AIDS treatment news 2016: Scientists snip virus from cells; hopes a cure could be just few years away
In a recent study, scientists were able to snip virus from an infected cell. This might be a breakthrough in terms of finding a cure for HIV/AIDS.
Ecuador, Japan earthquake news: Nonprofit organizations, churches, aid ongoing operations as aftershocks continue
With increasing death toll reports, Ecuador and Japan are receiving continuous help from both locals and global non-profit organizations. Church leaders are also offering and calling for unified prayers following a series of earthquakes in both countries.
Iran tried to hack Facebook account, claims Pastor Saeed Abedini
Pastor Saeed Abedini claims that the Iranian government tried to hack his Facebook account following a comment he made about the country still holding political and religious prisoners.
Ecuador earthquake aftermath: Christians urged to pray, donate funds to help victims
Ecuador was hit with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, and Christians are asked to pray and, if they can, to provide funds to help.
British MPs' unanimously declare ISIS' barbaric acts as 'genocide'
With 278–0 vote, the Britain's parliament unanimously declared acts of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) against Christians, Yazidis, and affected groups as "genocide" despite strong government opposition, and lifted the matter to the United Nations (UN) Security Council as a call for justice ...
Israel news: Religious-Zionism rises in power over military and government, meets resistance from defense chief
With leaders of the national police, the Mossad spy org, and Shin Bet security service identified as Religious-Zionists, this year marks the rising influence of religious nationalists in Israeli military and government. Gadi Eisenkot, chief of general staff of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), resists ...
Rome's Trevi Fountain to be dyed red to recognize modern-day martyrs
One of Rome's most famous tourist attractions will be dyed red later this month to recognize all the Christians whose lives have been taken because of their faith.
Philippines election 2016 news update: 'An Appeal to God' prayer campaign begins, highlights 21-day prayer and fasting for May 9 polls
The Intercessors for the Philippines (IFP), an inter-denominational prayer movement connecting over 5,000 evangelical churches, calls families to join the 'An Appeal to God' prayer campaign, in its advocacy for national transformation comes May 9 national polls.
Christians in southern Mexico being forced by 'syncretists' to convert
Christians in southern Mexico are reportedly being forced by syncretists -- the followers of a hybrid faith -- to submit and convert to their religion.
Church leader's wife buried alive after trying to stop church demolition
A house church leader and his wife were buried alive after attempting to stop the demolition of their church in the province of Henan in China.
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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.