The youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has claimed that over 900 churches have been destroyed by the terror group Boko Haram since its emergence in the northern part of the country.
Christian leaders commended President Donald Trump for nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court on Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Antonin Scalia last year.
A soon-to-be-released film is aiming to provide visual evidence and scientific arguments for the Creation and the Flood as recorded in the book of Genesis.
An Iraqi priest who recently visited Mosul has stated that Christian residents are unlikely to return even if the Islamic State is completely driven out of the city.
A Republican representative from Georgia has introduced a federal bill in the U.S. Congress declaring that life begins at conception.
A Texas lawmaker was placed under state protection after he received death threats following his filing of a bill that would criminalize abortion in the state.
A Czech aid worker, a Sudanese pastor and a Christian from Darfur received lengthy prison sentences in Sudan on charges related to espionage.
The Hungarian government has stated that it wants the country to become a "hub and supporter" of groups that support Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
One of the largest persecution watchdog groups has warned that President Donald Trump's executive order that would give preference to Christian refugees could worsen religious persecution. Another aid group urged the people to understand the policy before jumping to conclusions.
A new study released by the Barna Group has revealed that the average age of American pastors has risen from 44 to 54 in the last 25 years.
A recent study has revealed that President Barack Obama had lost more legal arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in modern history.
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
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.