Virginia governor vetoes bill restricting Planned Parenthood's funding
Terry McAuliffe, the governor of Virginia, vetoed the bill that would restrict state funding for Planned Parenthood.
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Pope Francis reminds pilgrims of God's mercy
Pope Francis, during the General Audience at Saint Peter's Square on March 30, spoke to the pilgrims and he reminded them of how merciful God is.
Christian magistrate removed from office, suspended from British NHS trust
Three weeks after his removal from the post of magistrate because of his view on same-sex couples adopting kids, Richard Page was suspended as non-executive director of NHS Trust.
Christians in Pakistan hold on to hope
Despite the attacks on Christians in the Middle East, those in Pakistan have not lost hope.
Living Out does not support 'gay cure,' says leader Sean Doherty
In light of the accusations made against support group Living Out that it is "gay cure therapy rebranded," leader Sean Doherty gave a response through their website.
Atheist, satanist literature to be available for students in Colorado school district
Following the move by Gideon International to make Bibles accessible to students in a school district in Colorado, secular groups are also going to make atheist and satanist materials available.
Churches respond to prominent members' actions: Alabama governor expelled, Lakewood senior worship leader on indefinite leave
In the wake of the scandal, the First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa announced that both Gov. Robert Bentley of Alabama and senior policy adviser Rebekah Mason are no longer part of their congregation. In Texas, Lakewood church senior worship leader Israel Houghton is on indefinite leave.
UK Teachers' union calls for withdrawal of government strategy aimed at preventing kids from becoming extremists
The National Union of Teachers in the United Kingdom says that learning institutions has a "moral obligation" to protect kids from extemists, but they have voted to have Prevent, the strategy used by the government, withdrawn.
Syriac Orthodox priest speaks of Christian exodus from Middle East
A Syriac Orthodox priest is witness to the exodus of Christians from the Middle East. After spending 30 years primarily in Northern Iraq, Northern Syria and Turkey, he now works as a monk, helping refugees in camps in Germany.
Muslim-turned-Christian author suggests giving youth alternative to jihad
Christian author Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, writer of "Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward," has given a suggestion on how to curb violent jihad. Having been a Muslim himself once, he said western recruits are swayed into violence because of the literal interpretation of the Quran and hadith. Muslim ...
Abducted priest's fate still unknown despite unconfirmed ISIS crucifixion reports
A priest was abducted in Yemen early this month and it was reported by numerous media outlets that he was crucified by the Islamic State terror group on Good Friday. However, there has been no indication that this is the case.
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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.