Egypt president praises wisdom and patriotism of Coptic Christians
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised the wisdom and patriotism of the country's highly persecuted Coptic Christian minorities as he met with Coptic Pope Tawadros II.
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French imam renounces Muslim killers of Normandy slain priest as 'not part of civilization and humanity'
A French imam renounced the two young men responsible for the Catholic Church attack in Normandy as not belonging to the same civilization and humanity with everyone else.
Pope Francis urges youth not to be 'young couch potatoes' as the world reels from terrorism
Pope Francis urged the young people during World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland not to be remote or indifferent as many become victims of terrorism and crimes of hatred.
China detains 30 Christians in latest religious crackdown
Chinese authorities detained 30 members of a house church in southern Guangdong province July 10 as the atheist state intensifies its ongoing crackdown against Christians.
Muslims in Uganda kill pastor for evangelizing, refusing to sell them land for mosque
A group of Muslims in eastern Uganda killed a pastor for converting Muslims to Christianity and for refusing to sell them land where they planned to build a mosque.
'Guns, gays, and God' are why white males support Donald Trump, says Nancy Pelosi
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reduced the reasons for the support among white males on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in three words: guns, gays and gods.
Most Americans now think it's ok for individuals to change gender, Lifeway research says
Nearly half of Americans surveyed thinks there's nothing morally wrong to change genders, revealed the latest from LifeWay Research survey.
Tim Kaine submits to Hillary Clinton, agrees to flip-flop on Medicaid abortions issue
Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's chosen vice-presidential running mate, agreed to change his mind on the Hyde Agreement, says reports.
Pope Francis says the 'world is at war' after ISIS attack on Normandy church
Pope Francis declared the world at war after Tuesday's terrorist attack on a Catholic church in Normandy that led to the killing of an 85-year-old French priest.
Planned Parenthood video anti-abortion activists cleared by Texas court
A Texas court dismissed charges against the two anti-abortion activists who made undercover videos that exposed Planned Parenthood making sales on aborted fetal body parts.
'Pokémon Go' a problem & annoyance to some churches, a blessing & opportunity for others
"Pokémon Go" annoyed a German cathedral with game players flocking the church grounds while other churches perceive the latest cultural phenomenon as a golden opportunity.
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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.