Iowa lawmakers introduce bill that would allow schools to offer elective Bible course
Lawmakers at the Iowa Statehouse have introduced a bill that would allow schools to offer an elective course on the Bible.
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Trump administration reverses Obama-era policy that prevented states from denying Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration has rescinded an Obama-era policy that prevented state governments from withholding Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood.
Church of England prepares to vote on proposal to share ministers with Methodists
The Church of England leaders will be debating next month to determine whether it should share ministers with Methodists as part of the effort to boost struggling rural churches.
UK ministers vow to protect church bells from noise abatement orders
Government ministers in the U.K. have confirmed that church bells will be protected from noise abatement orders under new planning rules.
Pope Francis apologizes for 'slander' comments against Chilean abuse victims
Pope Francis has issued an apology for his recent remarks suggesting that those who have accused a Chilean bishop of covering up sexual abuse of minors were guilty of slander.
Priests says demand for exorcism in Ireland is increasing 'exponentially'
An Irish priest has called on church leaders to appoint more exorcists to deal with increasing incidents of demonic possessions and other strange phenomena in the country.
12 people injured in India after arson attack on church
At least 12 people were seriously injured after a mob of more than 300 set fire to a church and several shops owned by Christians in India's Jammu and Kashmir state last week.
Turpin siblings spent 2 years plotting escape from California 'house of horror'
The abused children of David and Louise Turpin have reportedly spent two years plotting their escape from their "house of horror" in Perris, California.
DOJ supports pro-lifers seeking to overturn California law requiring pregnancy centers to promote abortions
The Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of California pro-life pregnancy centers that are challenging a state law that requires them to provide information on government abortion programs.
Christian publicly flogged in Indonesia's Aceh province for selling sharia-banned alcohol
An Indonesian Christian was publicly whipped on Friday after he was caught selling alcohol, which is banned under sharia law in the conservative Aceh province.
Televangelist Kenneth Copeland seeks $19.5M for maintenance of newly purchased private jet
Popular televangelist Kenneth Copeland has recently acquired a Gulfstream V private jet that he says would help with his ministry and he is seeking to raise $19.5 million to upgrade and maintain the plane.
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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.