Canada introduces new legislation for transgender protection
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has recently introduced a federal legislation guaranteeing full protection to its transgender citizens.
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Pro-abortion activist group delivers first 'abortion drone' to predominantly Catholic Poland
A non-profit group of Dutch activists and doctors, Women on Waves, has successfully dropped drones carrying abortion pills into predominantly Catholic Poland on Saturday, May 14 as the group campaigns for women's rights to a safe abortion.
Former Saddleback pastor offers JoyJars to cancer-stricken kids in memory of deceased daughter
Former Saddleback Church pastor Erik Rees together with his wife and two other children continue to give out JoyJars to cancer-stricken kids in remembrance of the efforts started by the pastor's 12-year-old daughter, Jessie, who died of the same disease.
Myanmar protesters face legal action as proposed draft threatens to halt public protest
A group of protesters coming from different religious backgrounds who rallied through Yangon on Saturday, May 14 are facing legal action as police issued charges for violations against an agreed protest route.
Progress at Vienna peace talks despite failure to set new date for Syria negotiations
The world's major power foreign ministers and leaders of the 17-nation International Syria Support Group (ISSG) have met in Vienna to renew calls for a complete cessation of hostilities in Syria, but failed to set a date for the next round of peace talks to be held in Geneva.
Stephen Curry thanks God after winning 2nd MVP award
The Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has acknowledged God after winning a historic first unanimous — and also his second straight — Most Valuable Player award.
Chinese Christian woman writes letter recounting persecution, demolition of home by authorities
A Christian Chinese woman has written a letter recounting the persecution she and her family suffered from the injustices of Chinese officials who demolished their home.
Algerian church ordered to cease worship for breaching 2006 law
A church in Maatkas in Algeria was ordered to close down on April 24 after an official notice charged it of breaching a 2006 law.
Yazidi girl implores international community to recognize ISIS genocide against them
A young Yazidi girl who faced a United Nations meeting to narrate her experience as a former Islamic State (IS) captive implored the international community's support in a plea that they recognize the genocide against her tribe and other minorities.
Third church in Tanzania burned down this year; Arson attacks targeting Christians linked to Islamist groups
A third church this year has been burned down in Tanzania, in a series of arson attacks targeting Christian churches that began in 2013.
Muslims have no right to impose their conditions on Christians in Pakistan, says CLAAS over blasphemy issue
CLAAS UK Director Nasir Saeed argues that local Muslims have no right to impose conditions upon Pakistani Christians forcing them to leave their village, convert to Islam, or hand over an escaped Christian boy accused of blasphemy.
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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.