Total ban on abortion supported by Polish prime minister, church
In line with the view of pro-life activists and the Catholic church, Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo has expressed her support for a proposed law that would ban abortion in Poland.
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New Vatican Museums exhibit centers on Pontifical Swiss Guards
A new exhibit that centers on the Swiss Guards was opened Friday at The Vatican Museums. Titled "The Life of a Swiss Guard: A Private View," it features 86 images by photographer Fabio Mantegna.
Archbishop of Canterbury on evangelism, unchristian hostility towards Muslims, and salvation
Rt Hon Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has been credited by many for the renewed enthusiasm for evangelism in the Church of England. In an interview, he spoke of what's behind this change or awakening.
ISIS prevents remaining Christians, Armenians in Syrian city from leaving
The Islamic State terror group has issued a decree preventing the remaining Christians and Armenians in Raqqa, Syria from leaving the city.
Christian couple fined $80,000 for refusing gay wedding in B&B
The Christian couple who refused to host a gay wedding in their establishment in 2011 has been fined more than $80,000.
Bible bill gets 7-1 vote from Tennessee Senate committee
A Senate committee voted Tuesday, 7-1, to make the Bible Tennessee's official state book.
Audio scriptures in local dialects help in spreading God's word
The Audio Scripture Ministries is spreading the Gospel by distributing recorded Biblical text to those who cannot read, translated in their own language. In Mexico, the project is bearing fruit.
'God's Not Dead 2' review: Movie gets a solid four stars
Faith Driven Consumer, a group of Christians who try to make faith-based consumer decisions, has reviewed "God's Not Dead 2" and has given the film four out of five stars.
Only half of Italian population is Catholic, survey reveals
A recently published survey reveals that only half of the people in Italy consider themselves as Catholics.
Man who burned church sentenced to more than three years imprisonment
A man who set a church building on fire in 2010 because "he felt God had dealt him a poor hand in life" was sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Less than half of British Christians believe in a Creator, says survey
The results of a recent survey in Britain reveal that of those who call themselves Christians, less than half say that they believe in a Creator.
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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.