Most young Christians in Iceland do not believe God created the earth, survey reveals
While most Christians around the world believe that God created the heavens and the earth, that is not the case in this European country.
Pastor Saeed Abedini recounts Iranian prison ordeal
Pastor Saeed Abedini described haunting images of his experience while being imprisoned in Iran, during which he was maltreated and severely beaten.
Islamic State shrugging off U.S. air strikes, leading Iraqi Shi'ite says
Flush with cash and weapons, Islamic State is attracting huge numbers of foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria and withstanding U.S.-led air strikes that are failing to hit the right targets, a powerful Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitary leader said.
Christian refugees in Turkey hiding their faith out of fear
Tens of thousands of Armenian and Assyrian Christians may have already fled their homelands and are now living in Turkey, but reports say that they still live in fear.
Music critic slams Gospel singers pursuing wealth, fame
A Nigerian music critic and gospel music promotor has criticized many gospel singers in the country, accusing them of singing for wealth, not God.
Kenyan Muslim dies after protecting Christians from bus shooting
The Kenyan Muslim, who shielded Christians from gunshots back in December, has succumbed to his injuries and died.
Pope asks Protestants for forgiveness for persecution
Pope Francis asked Protestants and other Christian Churches for forgiveness for past persecution by Catholics as the Vatican announced on Monday he would visit Sweden later in the year to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Violations of religious freedom becoming more rampant in Cuba
Recent data from a Christian rights organization revealed that the number of religious freedom violations have spiked in Cuba over the past year.
Second largest church denomination in Gemany allows pastors to officiate gay marriages
One of the biggest church denominations in Germany has voted for its pastors to be able to officiate gay marriages. These marriages will be official unions and the ministers are granted with ruling retroactive power.
Pope overturns tradition to allow women in Lenten foot-washing rite
Pope Francis on Thursday overturned centuries of tradition that banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent, upsetting conservatives and delighting women's rights activists.
Papal ticket scams surface in Mexico, Bishop warns pilgrims
The Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded pilgrims that tickets to Pope Francis' trip are free. The warning comes after the rise of fraudulent papal ticket available online.
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54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
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.