Total ban on abortion supported by Polish prime minister, church
In line with the view of pro-life activists and the Catholic church, Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo has expressed her support for a proposed law that would ban abortion in Poland.
Archbishop of Canterbury on evangelism, unchristian hostility towards Muslims, and salvation
Rt Hon Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has been credited by many for the renewed enthusiasm for evangelism in the Church of England. In an interview, he spoke of what's behind this change or awakening.
ISIS prevents remaining Christians, Armenians in Syrian city from leaving
The Islamic State terror group has issued a decree preventing the remaining Christians and Armenians in Raqqa, Syria from leaving the city.
Only half of Italian population is Catholic, survey reveals
A recently published survey reveals that only half of the people in Italy consider themselves as Catholics.
Islam is not a peaceful religion, says Pastor Saeed Abedini
Pastor Saeed Abedini, the American minister who was jailed in Iran for three and a half years for his Christian faith, said Islam is not a peaceful religion.
Lahore terror attacks: Pakistani Christians pressure government to step up security after Easter bombing
Pakistani Christians have called for increased protection and unity among religious minorities just days after the deadly Easter bombing in Lahore.
Christian magistrate removed from office, suspended from British NHS trust
Three weeks after his removal from the post of magistrate because of his view on same-sex couples adopting kids, Richard Page was suspended as non-executive director of NHS Trust.
Christians in Pakistan hold on to hope
Despite the attacks on Christians in the Middle East, those in Pakistan have not lost hope.
UK Teachers' union calls for withdrawal of government strategy aimed at preventing kids from becoming extremists
The National Union of Teachers in the United Kingdom says that learning institutions has a "moral obligation" to protect kids from extemists, but they have voted to have Prevent, the strategy used by the government, withdrawn.
Syriac Orthodox priest speaks of Christian exodus from Middle East
A Syriac Orthodox priest is witness to the exodus of Christians from the Middle East. After spending 30 years primarily in Northern Iraq, Northern Syria and Turkey, he now works as a monk, helping refugees in camps in Germany.
Franklin Graham on Pakistan terror attacks: Every knee will bow to Jesus, not to Islam
Rev. Franklin Graham has spoken out against the Islamic terrorists responsible for the Lahore attacks which left 72 people dead on Easter Sunday.
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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.