Christian sect members storm prison in Congo to free their leader
Members of an outlawed Christian sect have stormed a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday to free their leader and 50 other prisoners.
Members of an outlawed Christian sect have stormed a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday to free their leader and 50 other prisoners.
Christian film and television studio Pure Flix Entertainment has expressed interest in picking up Tim Allen's sitcom "Last Man Standing," after it was canceled last week despite its high ratings.
Rev. Rola Sleiman, the first female pastor in the Arab Christian world, has been prevented from boarding a flight to Edinburgh, Scotland despite being granted a visa by U.K.'s Home Office.
Popular Christian singer Carman Licciardello has declared that he is now cancer free after his biopsy results revealed that the tumor that was removed from his shoulder was benign.
Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the U.S., is reportedly closing down multiple facilities across the country as part of its cost-cutting measures.
The Turkish government has accused jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson of delivering special sermons to Kurdish people and having links to the Fethullah Gülen movement, which has been blamed for the failed coup attempt in July 2016.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she believes that the Church of England should not be forced to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies even though she personally supports gay marriage.
The Pakistani government has reportedly pardoned a young medical student who joined the Islamic State terror group and attempted to blow up a Christian church on Easter.
Pope Francis has sent a personal message to French President Emmanuel Macron, congratulating him on his inauguration to his new office and urging him to support the country's Christian traditions.
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) has produced a docudrama titled "In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem" to mark the 50th anniversary of Arab-Israeli Six-Day War, which was fought in 1967.
A U.S.-based Christian ministry is planning new Bible discipleship programs for teens in Russia this summer despite the country's ongoing crackdown on evangelism and other religious activities.
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
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.
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 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.”