Vatican-reviewed magazine slams US Catholics who supported Trump
An article published in an Italian Jesuit magazine has criticized conservative Catholics in the U.S. for supporting President Donald Trump and his policies.
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Egypt's Coptic churches cancel summer activities amid security threats
Christian churches in Egypt have canceled pilgrimages, holidays and conferences for the remainder of July and August due to security threats.
American doctor agrees to travel to the UK to examine Charlie Gard
A doctor from New York has agreed to travel to the U.K. next week to examine 11-month-old Charlie Gard, whose parents are fighting a legal battle to allow them to take the baby to the U.S. for an experimental treatment.
Cuban court sentences pastor with hard labor for homeschooling his children
A Cuban court has sentenced an evangelical pastor to a year of hard labor and house arrest for not sending his two children to state schools and opting to educate them at home instead.
Eugene Peterson retracts comments that seemed to endorse same-sex marriage
Eugene Peterson, the author of "The Message Bible," has issued a retraction to his recent comments that appeared to endorse same-sex marriage.
Judge holds David Daleiden's lawyers in contempt for releasing Planned Parenthood videos
A federal judge has found David Daleiden's defense attorneys in contempt of court for releasing undercover videos that feature Planned Parenthood employees allegedly discussing dismemberment abortions and sales of body parts.
Yemeni foreign minister confirms abducted Indian priest is still alive
Yemen's foreign minister has told Indian officials that the priest who was kidnapped in the Yemeni port city of Aden is still alive, and there are continuing efforts to find him.
Melinda Gates hopes to see Vatican change its views on contraception
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is hoping that the Vatican would change its teaching on artificial contraception.
Number of Christian refugees surpassed Muslims in first five months of Trump presidency
The number of Christian refugees admitted to the U.S. has surpassed Muslims during the first five months of Donald Trump's presidency, according to an analysis of U.S. State Department refugee data.
Sweden cuts off foreign aid to groups that do not provide information about abortion
The Swedish government has announced that it is withdrawing foreign aid from groups that comply with the Mexico Policy, which demands that non-government organizations funded by the U.S. do not provide information about abortion.
Catholics plan prayer protest against installation of Satanic monument in veterans' memorial park
Catholics in Minnesota are planning to rally in prayer to oppose the installation of a Satanic monument at a veterans' memorial park.
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54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
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.