Methodist clergy come out as LGBTQI
More than a hundred clergy members and candidates from the United Methodist Church have officially come out as lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI).
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Pope Francis to study possibility of women deacons
Pope Francis stated that the Vatican should study the possibility of having women serving as deacons in the Catholic Church.
Former North Korean captive Kenneth Bae urges other detainees not to lose hope
The longest-held U.S. prisoner in North Korea, missionary Kenneth Bae, was released in November 2014 after two years of ordeal. Bae urged those who remain as detainees in the communist country to not lose their hope of being freed.
Franklin Graham thanks NC governor for standing firm on transgender bathroom law
Evangelist and North Carolina resident Franklin Graham has thanked North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for standing firm on the recently passed bathroom law despite what he referred to as "bullying and intimidation" from the Obama administration.
Children and babies dying in Nigeria military detention center, claims report
Giwa barracks in Maiduguri, Nigeria, which holds suspected Boko Haram members, has witnessed this year the death of 11 children less than six years of age, including four babies, due to the unsanitary conditions in the military detention center.
Philippine elections 2016 news: Filipino transgender woman wins Congress seat, celebrates historic win for LGBT community
Neophyte politician and transgender Geraldine Roman is the first transgender politician elected to the House of Representatives in the predominantly Catholic Philippines.
Teenage girl burned in 'honor killing' in Pakistan
A teenage girl was burned by a local jirga in another of Pakistan's "honor killing" on April 29 in Galyat's Makol village for helping her friend elope.
British Prime Minister calls Nigeria and Afghanistan 'corrupt'; Archbishop of Canterbury reacts
British Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on camera describing Nigeria and Afghanistan as "fantastically corrupt countries," prompting the Archbishop of Canterbury to react in defense of the Nigerian president.
Iraqi Christians blame US government for ISIS invasion, says Chaldean priest
A Chaldean priest revealed that Iraqi Christians blame the U.S. government for the Islamic State invasion of Iraq in 2014.
Pastor Jamal Bryant son fathered out of wedlock, DNA test confirms
Pastor of Empowerment Temple Church in Northwest Baltimore Rev. Jamal Bryant is supposedly the father of a son born out of wedlock and there's a DNA paternity test to prove it.
Egyptian court gives death sentence to two Al-Jazeera journalists; Former President Mohamed Mursi's verdict postponed
An Egyptian court on Saturday, May 7 ruled a death sentence for six individuals including two Al Jazeera journalists on charges of endangering national security by passing over important documents to Qatar during the administration of ousted president Mohamed Mursi.
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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.