Thousands of young people in UK are converting to Christianity after church visit, says new study
A new study has shown that thousands of young people in Britain are converting to Christianity after visiting church buildings.
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Catholic nun detained in India following complaints of converting students to Christianity
A Catholic nun has been detained in India last week after Hindu nationalists accused her of converting four girls to Christianity.
Atheist group urges Alabama police department to stop its endorsement of religious programs
An atheist activist group has asked a city in Alabama to put a stop to its police department's involvement and endorsement of religious programs and functions.
Chinese officials pressure Christians to confess participation in 'evil cult' activities
Chinese officials have allegedly forced Christians incarcerated in China's southern Guangdong province to confess that they had participated in "evil cult" activities.
Naghmeh Panahi throws her support for Proverbs 31 founder Lysa TerKeurst following divorce announcement
Naghmeh Panahi, the ex-wife of persecuted Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini, has thrown her support for Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst, who recently announced that she is divorcing her husband of 25 years due to infidelity and substance abuse.
Pastor found dead in New Mexico after going on a treasure hunt
A 52-year-old pastor from Colorado has been found dead after he reportedly went to New Mexico to find a hidden treasure chest that supposedly contained gold and jewels worth $2 million.
Baseball team draws criticism for hosting Christian speaker who opposed transgender bathrooms
A Major League Baseball team has drawn criticism from the LGBT community for inviting a Christian speaker who has publicly expressed his opposition to transgender bathrooms.
Southern Baptists approve resolution calling for investigation of Planned Parenthood over sales of baby parts
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has approved a resolution calling for an investigation on abortion chain Planned Parenthood over its alleged participation in the sales of aborted baby parts.
Canadian Senate approves law that bans the use of wrong gender pronouns
The Canadian Senate has passed a legislation which critics say would make it illegal to use wrong gender pronouns.
Texas governor passes law that protects religious liberty of faith-based adoption agencies
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has passed a law that intends to protect faith-based adoption agencies from being forced to provide services that conflict with their religious convictions.
Indian villagers allegedly forced Christian families to participate in Hindu ritual
Christian families in Uttar Pradesh state, India, have been reportedly beaten and pressured by villagers to participate in Hindu rituals.
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Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
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.