Church officials attacked by Indian mob outside police station
A Catholic priest, and three of his church laymen, were attacked and mobbed by a group of people, resulting in severe injuries.
Over 7500 people die from cancer everyday in China
A study has revealed that more than 7,500 people a day die in China due to cancer, whilst doctors diagnosed nearly 12,000 new cases daily in 2015.
Pope Francis praises China, hopes to normalize relations
In an interview with Asia Times, Pope Francis praised China and gave warm greetings to President Xi Jinping in latest effort to thaw chilly relations.
Pakistani Christians protest in front of Thailand Embassy
Pakistani Christians gathered in front of the Embassy of Royal Kingdom of Thailand, calling for justice for asylum seekers.
Indian Christian humiliated after converting Hindus into Christians
A Christian man in India was humiliated by a Hindu activist group on Friday after they found out that he converted some Hindus into Christians.
Centuries old church damaged in war between Turkish authorities and Kurdish Workers' Party
An ancient Christian church in Turkey was damaged in the midst of the war between the Kurdish Workers' Party and Turkish authorities.
China: 18 crosses removed from churches by authorities this year
Since 2016 kicked off Chinese authorities have already brought down 18 crosses across Zhejiang province.
First U.S. Zika virus transmission reported, attributed to sex
The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials, who said it likely was contracted through sex and not a mosquito bite.
Christian couple say they declined making gay wedding cake 'out of love for God'
A Christian couple from the UK, who were fined in 2015 for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding, have insisted that they do not hate gay people, but refused to make the cake "out of love for God."
Experts claim Christian teachings may hinder containment of Zika virus
Experts say that the Zika virus outbreak, which has been linked to birth defects, is exploding in part because Christian doctrine against contraception and abortion.
Vatican envoy calls Filipino catholics to spread the gospel at International Eucharistic Congress
Masses of Filipino Catholics joined together and saw the culmination of the week-long International Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines last week.
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More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
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.