Ivory Coast terrorist attack leaves 16 dead, including 5-year-old boy
A terrorist attack at an Ivory Coast beach on Sunday has left 16 people dead, including a five-year-old boy who stood up for his Christian faith.
Egypt called to drop 'blasphemy' charges against Christian teens for mocking ISIS
A human rights group has urged Egypt to drop the blasphemy charges filed against four Christian teenagers and their teacher after they mocked ISIS in a private video.
ISIS is committing 'Genocide' against Christians and other minorities, declares U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a resolution declaring that ISIS is committing genocide against Christians and religious minorities in the Middle East.
Dubai man faces blasphemy accusations for mocking Christianity
A security officer at a five-star hotel in Dubai has been tried for alleged blasphemy and acting indecently in public when he reportedly insulted Christianity last year.
U.S. admitted only 2 Christian refugees out of 281 from Syria in first two months of 2016
The U.S. State Department reportedly admitted only two Syrian Christians out of 281 refugees from January to February 2016.
ISIS burns hundreds of 'blasphemous' Christian books in Mosul in new video
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a new video purportedly showing its religious police burning hundreds of Christian books in Mosul in a bid to wipe out Christianity.
UK Christian magistrate fired for opposing gay adoption will now sue Justice Minister
A UK Christian magistrate, Richard Page, is suing the Justice Minister after he was fired over his comments on adoption by gay parents.
2016 U.S. Presidential Polls update: Republican Frontrunner Donald Trump dominates Florida, close fights in Ohio
News on the recent Florida and Ohio polls, as well as updates on Tuesday's primaries
Christians organize mass prayer for refugees to mark 5th anniversary of Syrian civil war
March 15 will mark the fifth anniversary of the conflict that has engulfed Syria, a civil war that started from a protest for democratic reformation and for the dismissal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Open Doors: Germany refuses to acknowledge abuse of Christians in Muslim-dominated refugee camps
Christians in Muslim-dominated camps in Germany are being abused, but authorities continue to turn a blind eye on the situation, persecution charity Open Doors International says.
ISIS news today: 16 killed in nursing home run by Christians in Yemen, established by Mother Teresa
In between all the controversy happening in Yemen, another devastating event happened in one of the Catholic nursing homes established by Mother Teresa herself. Read on to know what happened next.
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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.