YouVersion reaches 300 Million downloads by end of 2017
The popular YouVersion Bible application has been installed in 300 million devices across the globe since it was launched in the Apple's App store nine years ago.
Largest Mennonite group cuts ties with denomination over homosexuality
The largest conference of Mennonite churches in the U.S. has cut its ties with the broader Mennonite community in a dispute over the denomination's stance on homosexuality.
At least 16 worshippers killed in New Year church attack in Nigeria
Unidentified gunmen have killed at least 16 people who had attended a New Year's Day church service in southern Nigeria, a local official said.
Indian police rescue 51 girls held 'hostage' at Islamic seminary
Indian authorities have rescued 51 girls from an Islamic seminary in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh following complaints that the girls had been sexually harassed and beaten by the manager.
Canadian church denies postponing ecclesiastical court hearing of atheist minister
The United Church of Canada (UCC) has denied postponing an ecclesiastical court hearing that would determine whether a self-professed atheist minister could continue serving in the church.
Archaeologists unveil 2,700-year-old seal impression that confirms existence of biblical Jerusalem governor
Israeli archaeologists have unveiled an extremely rare seal impression that is said to belong to the biblical Governor of Jerusalem during the First Temple era.
Christian society in Canada files lawsuit against school district over censorship of biblical references
A Christian society in Canada has filed a lawsuit against a school district, claiming that the society's school was punished over the inclusion of biblical references in its school material.
Protestant church deemed most unpopular religious institution by South Koreans
A new study has found that the Protestant church is regarded by South Koreans as the most unpopular major religious institution in the country.
Two Copts shot dead in Egypt days after Cairo church attack
Two Coptic Christians were reportedly killed after a masked gunman shot them at a liquor in Giza province on New Year's Eve.
Chile steps up border policing ahead of Papal visit
Chile has announced that it will step up border policing to prepare for a wave of visitors from Argentina for the upcoming visit of Pope Francis.
Persecution Trends Report lists China, India as top countries of concern for 2018
China and India were among the top nations of concern listed in the 2018 Persecution Trends Report published by the U.K.-based group Release International, which monitors the persecution of Christians across the world.
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Islam Accounts for 45% of ChatGPT’s Religion-Related Requests, Christianity 34%: Report
ChatGPT receives approximately 70 million religion-related requests every week, with questions about Islam accounting for the largest share, followed by Christianity, according to a recent analysis released by OpenAI, the developer of the artificial intelligence chatbot.
Supreme Court to Review Ohio City’s Restrictions on Jewish Home Prayer Meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a religious freedom dispute involving an Orthodox Jewish man in Ohio who alleges that local officials violated his constitutional rights by requiring a permit for prayer gatherings at his residence. Daniel Grand filed a lawsuit against the City of University Heights after officials sought to prevent him from holding religious meetings at home.
Episcopal Church Membership Falls Below 1.5 Million Amid Decades-Long Decline
The Episcopal Church continued to experience declining membership in 2025, with its total number of members falling by nearly half a million over the past decade, according to newly released denominational statistics. An analysis of the denomination’s 2025 Parochial Report showed that membership stood at approximately 1.425 million in 2025, compared with 1.917 million in 2015.
Christian Rapper Hulvey Cancels Amsterdam Concert to Protect Young Fans From Sexually Explicit Displays
Christian hip-hop artist Hulvey canceled a sold-out concert in Amsterdam just an hour before he was scheduled to perform, citing sexually explicit images and objects displayed inside the venue that he said were inappropriate for his audience, particularly young children. The rapper said he made the decision after learning that venue officials would not fully cover the graphic material, despite requests from his team.
Myanmar Military Attacks Two Churches in Christian-Majority Regions, Rights Group Reports
Myanmar’s military has been accused of violating international humanitarian law following separate attacks that destroyed two churches in the predominantly Christian regions of Chin and Kachin states earlier this month. According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), two military aircraft departing from an air base in Magway carried out airstrikes on the town of Mindat in southern Chin State at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.