Bill banning abortion after 20 weeks fails to advance in the Senate
A bill that would have prevented physicians from performing abortions after 20 weeks has failed to garner enough votes to move forward in the Senate.
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Court dismisses Christian group's lawsuit against GuideStar over 'hate group' designation
A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by a Christian legal group against nonprofit watchdog GuideStar over its use of Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) "hate group" label on its profile page.
Italian Catholic Church follows France in changing wording of Lord's Prayer
The Italian bishops' conference has decided to change the wording of the Lord's Prayer in the translation of the Roman Missal, following the example of French Catholics who decided to make the change in early December.
Federal judge blocks Texas rule requiring abortion providers to bury and cremate fetal remains
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a provision in a Texas law that required abortion providers to bury or cremate the remains of aborted babies, saying the state has failed to show how the measure serves a public health purpose.
Christians in Central African Republic continue to flee as violence heats up
Christians in the Central African Republic (CAR) are still fleeing to neighboring countries amid surging violence and political instability in the landlocked nation.
Washington Supreme Court rules in favor of fire captain who was sacked for sending Christian emails
The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that a former fire captain who was sacked for sending emails to his Christian firefighters fellowship group using his work account can sue his former employer.
NJ parent sues school for requiring students to watch Islamic conversion videos
A parent has sued the officials and teachers of Chatham Middle School and the School District of the Chathams in New Jersey for allegedly promoting Islam and forcing her son to watch Islamic conversion videos.
Ireland threatens to stop funding Christian counselors unless they accept gay couples
Marriage counseling agencies across Ireland are at risk of losing state funding unless they adhere to a new government policy that would require them to accept same-sex couples.
Christian overtones in Mike Pence's Holocaust remembrance day tweet stir Jewish outrage
Vice President Mike Pence's tweet commemorating the International Holocaust Remembrance Day sparked outrage among some Jews who complained about the supposed Christian overtones in the message.
Google Home disables responses for all religious figures following Jesus Christ controversy
Google's smart audio technology, Google Home, will no longer respond to questions about all religious figures after it emerged that the device was not able to answer the question "Who is Jesus?"
Portuguese diocese says divorced and remarried Catholics may receive Communion
The Archdiocese of Braga in Portugal has released a new guideline stating that divorced and remarried Catholics may receive Communion after undergoing a process of discernment for around six months.
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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.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.