Five Chinese Christians face long prison sentences after failed appeals
Five Christians are facing long prison sentences after a court in China's northwestern Xinjiang rejected their appeals.
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Painting of Jesus left on Islamic center sparks hate crime probe
New York Police have launched a hate crime investigation after a painting of Jesus was found hanging on the fence of an Islamic center in Nassau county.
Tanzania arrests three Christians for cooking food at home during Ramadan
Three Christians were reportedly arrested in their home in Tanzania last month for cooking food during the Muslim Ramadan fast.
Texas governor urges lawmakers to block state funding for Planned Parenthood
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reportedly asked lawmakers to consider his proposal to defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion groups.
Al-Shabaab beheads 9 civilians in an early-morning attack in Kenya
The Somali-based terror group Al-Shabaab has beheaded nine civilians in an early-morning attack in a village in southeast Kenya on Saturday.
Female ISIS fighter blows herself up while clutching a baby
A woman fighting for the Islamic State terror group has been seen in a photograph clutching a baby in her arms just a few seconds before she detonated her suicide vest.
Church of England calls on UK government to ban gay conversion therapy
The Church of England has called on the U.K. government to ban the practice of conversion therapy, which is aimed at altering a person's sexual orientation.
Imam protests against distribution of Bibles to displaced families from Marawi
An Islamic preacher has decried the distribution of Bibles to families who fled from Marawi City, where the Philippine military is currently fighting against terrorist groups who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Christian pregnancy centers challenge law that requires them to promote abortion
Christian crisis pregnancy centers in Chicago have filed a lawsuit to challenge a change in an Illinois law that now requires physicians and nurses to provide pregnant patients with information about all available options, including abortion.
Christian clerics join other religious ministers in experimenting with 'magic mushrooms'
Christian priests are joining ministers from other religions to participate in a study into the effects of psychedelic drugs on religious experience.
London hospital asks for another court hearing to reconsider treatment of Charlie Gard
Charlie Gard, an 11-month-old baby who suffers from a rare genetic condition, is getting another chance to receive treatment after the London hospital where he was admitted asked for a new court hearing to reconsider his case.
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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.