More than half of Americans favor curtailing abortions, Gallup poll reveals
A new Gallup survey has found that more than half of Americans want abortion to be illegal or legal only in few circumstances.
Jardine Malado
Famed atheist Richard Dawkins calls Islam the 'most evil religion in the world'
Atheist author Richard Dawkins has condemned Islam as the "most evil religion in the world" while speaking at the Cheltenham Science Festival on Sunday.
Atheist group launches pro-blasphemy website characterizing God as 'the most unpleasant character'
An atheist group based in Wisconsin has launched a web page that aims to convince people that God is "the most unpleasant character."
Immigration officials detain dozens of Iraqi Christians in Detroit
U.S. Immigration officials have arrested dozens of Iraqi Christians in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, prompting protests from family members and advocates who fear that the detainees would be killed if they are deported to Iraq.
Pakistani man gets death penalty for 'blasphemous' Facebook post
A Pakistani man has been sentenced to death on Saturday after an antiterrorism court found him guilty of posting 'blasphemous' messages on social media.
Most of harassment against Christians in 2015 occurred in Christian-majority countries, says Pew report
A study conducted by Pew Research Center has indicated that while Christians are facing persecution in the Middle East, most of the harassment against them in 2015 actually occurred in Christian-majority countries.
About half of Iraqi and Syrian Christians have fled from their homelands since 2011, report says
A new report prepared by three Christian advocacy groups has estimated that about 50 to 80 percent of Christians living in Iraq and Syria have been killed or have fled their respective countries since 2011.
North Korea charges senior citizen with spying for visiting Christian relatives in China
North Korean authorities in Yanggang province have charged a 61-year-old man with spying after he reportedly visited his Christian relatives in China.
Ohio lawmakers make fourth attempt to pass 'heartbeat bill'
Ohio lawmakers have made their fourth attempt to introduce a legislation that would ban abortions when the unborn baby's heartbeat is detected.
Hundreds of protesters in more than 20 U.S. cities march against Shariah law
Hundreds of protesters across the U.S. participated in "Marches against Shariah" on Saturday to express their concerns about the perceived threat of radical Islam in America.
'Snake pastor' retracts confession to TB Joshua after seeking deliverance for feeding snakes to congregants
A controversial South African pastor who recently sought deliverance for feeding live snakes to congregants has retracted his confession to a popular preacher, claiming he was forced to speak against his bizarre practice.
Latest News
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.
Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment
A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has reportedly urged members of his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.
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.