Persecution in Vietnam: Christians face imprisonment and possibility of being poisoned in jail
Vietnam puts behind bars Christian leaders and sometimes punishes an errant prisoner by food poisoning, said an Evangelical leader.
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Anglican churches provide aid to thousands of victims of South Sudan's civil war
The Anglican community extended assistance for thousands of those affected in the devastated Juba region of South Sudan that recently escalated in its state of unrest.
Caste discrimination in India Catholic Church exposed as Church remains silent over kidnapping of low-caste bishop
A group of Catholics charged the official Catholic Church in India for harboring caste discrimination as it remained silent over the kidnapping of its low-caste bishop.
Pokémon is 'un-Islamic': Saudi Arabia issues Fatwa on card game, but Pokémon GO not prohibited for Muslims yet
Saudi Arabia perceived "Pokémon" game cards as un-Islamic and revived its Fatwa against it; but not yet on its latest transformation, "Pokémon GO."
Mike Pence says he's a Christian, Conservative, and Republican 'in that order'
Republican vice-presidential nominee and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said on Wednesday's Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio that he's a Christian first, Conservative next, and Republican last.
Muslim women in India break tradition, train to become judges
Women in India's largest religious minority are poised to break tradition by training to take on a role that's only been performed by Muslim men before.
Russian Orthodox Church: Boycotted Crete Council is not 'Pan-Orthodox', but is an 'important event'
The Russian Orthodox Church recognized the Crete Council as "important" but said it couldn't be taken as "Pan-Orthodox" after four churches boycotted the event.
Chick-fil-A shows love, serves free drinks to 'Black Lives Matter' supporters protesting against their CEO's support for 'Blue Lives Matter'
A Tennessee branch of Chick-fil-A showed love to supporters of Black Lives Matter protesting against the chicken restaurant's President Dan Cathy's support for Blue Lives Matter.
Nickelodeon debuts gay couple in children's cartoon 'The Loud House'
The popular children's television network Nickelodeon has stoked controversy by portraying its first gay couple in one of its children's cartoon series "The Loud House" on Wednesday, in an episode titled "Overnight Success."
Turkey fires 492 religious staff as tensions rise after failed military coup
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sacked nearly 500 religious officials amid massive arrests and seeming purge before declaring a state of emergency following Friday's blotched military coup.
32 delegates express 'lack of confidence' in Church of England's synod over gay marriage issue
The expressed lack of confidence by at least 32 of its member delegates became the latest sign of tension for the Church of England as it mulled over the contentious issue of gay marriage.
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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.