Amnesty report: 381 civilians have been killed by Boko Haram since April
At least 381 civilians have been killed in attacks carried out by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria and Cameroon since April, according to a report by Amnesty International.
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Ken Ham castigates group for using Hurricane Harvey to raise funds for 'emergency' abortions
Famed creationist Ken Ham has castigated a group that is raising money to provide "emergency" abortions for survivors of Hurricane Harvey.
'Satanists' are giving away cursed rosaries to unsuspecting Catholics, Filipino exorcist warns
A Filipino exorcist has warned that cursed rosaries and other religious items are being given away by Illuminati "Satanists" to unsuspecting Catholics.
New learning series offers insight on how Christians respond to persecution
A new learning series launched at the University of Notre Dame is offering people the opportunity to examine the lives of persecuted Christians and understand how believers respond to oppression.
Orthodox Christian leader urges Copts in Australia to oppose legalization of gay marriage
Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II has urged young Coptic Christians in Australia to "fight for what is right" and vote against the legalization of same-sex marriage in the country's upcoming referendum.
Former Muslim creates documentary to find and capture American ISIS jihadi
A filmmaker, who converted from Islam to Christianity, is making a documentary film about his efforts to find a white American man, who joined the Islamic State terror group in Iraq, and bring him to justice.
Church leaders decry Israel's attempt to 'weaken Christian presence' in Jerusalem
The heads of Christian churches in Jerusalem have issued a rare joint statement on Thursday decrying what they describe as Israel's "attempts to weaken the Christian presence" in the city.
Pope Francis travels to Colombia to encourage peace process between government and rebels
Pope Francis is expected to arrive in Colombia on Wednesday to urge reconciliation in a country deeply divided over the terms of a peace deal that ended 52 years of civil war between the government and the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Number of non-believers in Britain reaches record high, poll reveals
The number of non-believers in Britain has reached its highest level, with more than half of the population describing themselves as having "no religion."
Israel approves 'Gospel Trail' cable car connecting historic sites to enhance Christian tourism
The Israeli government has approved the construction of a Gospel Trail tourist cable car that will connect the historic sites in Upper Nazareth and the lower slopes of Mount Tabor in an effort to attract Christian tourists.
Church of England primary schools draw controversy for including hijab in their uniform policy
A new survey in the U.K. has found that several primary schools run by the Church of England have included the hijab in their uniform policy.
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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.