Zika virus: Govt needs to ease abortion restrictions, says Baptist
The Alliance of Baptists in Brazil has urged the government to loosen its regulations against abortion in the midst of the Zika virus outbreak.
Majority in U.K. believe Jesus actually lived, doubt his divine power
During Ash Wednesday, the Church of England (Evangelical Alliance and HOPE) has published research to find out U.K. Christians' perception and understanding of Jesus and Evangelism.
Church of England urges Christians to donate blood, organs
The Church of England said that blood and organ donation should be part of the "sacrificial offering" Christians are called on to make.
Pope warns of top temptations Christians are facing
Speaking to hundreds of thousands, Pope Francis underlined the importance of Lent as the "favorite moment" to drive away the evil one's temptations.
Crown court expects stalker of a gypsy church pastor to attend hearing
A man is set to appear in court charged with stalking a gypsy church pastor before he committed suicide.
Indonesian cities ban Valentine's Day, 'not part of Islamic culture'
Indonesian cities have banned Valentine's Day after the mayor declared the holiday as unlawful under the Islamic Law.
Pakistani Christian mother released after being forcibly married, converted to Islam
A Christian mother of three has been freed after being abducted and forced into servitude, converted to Islam, and married to her 55-year old landlord.
Imam detained in murder of Christian convert
An Imam who threatened a convert from Islam in eastern Uganda has been arrested in connection with the killing of the 28-year-old Christian.
Pope, Russian church leader hold historic meeting in Cuba
Pope Francis arrived in Havana on Friday to meet the head of the Russian Orthodox Church nearly 1,000 years after Eastern Orthodoxy split with Rome.
Suspected ISIS recruiter arrested in Nigeria
A suspected member and recruiter of the Islamic terrorist group ISIS, as well as other terrorist members, have been arrested in Nigeria.
Sudan: pastors detained with no legal charges, denied communication with family
Two Christian pastors have been detained in Sudan since December despite no charges being filed against them.
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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.