Christ statue in Peru catches fire days before papal visit
A large statue of Christ caught fire in Peru on Saturday, just days ahead of Pope Francis' scheduled visit to the South American nation.
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Masked men gun down Coptic Christian in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
Masked men have reportedly gunned down a Christian man in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Saturday in the latest attack targeting members of the Coptic community.
Facebook blocks crowdfunding page for upcoming pro-life movie about Roe v. Wade
Social media giant Facebook has reportedly blocked the crowdfunding site of a planned pro-life movie about the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion across the U.S.
3 Nepalese Christians jailed for evangelizing in India
Three Nepalese citizens were arrested and jailed in India last week after they were accused of spreading Christianity and insulting Hindu gods.
Iran sentences 2 Christians to 8 years in prison
Two Iranian Christians were sentenced to a total of eight years in prison after they were convicted of national security-related crimes last month.
Memphis pastor who admitted to 'sexual incident' with teen says encounter was 'consensual'
Pastor Andy Savage, who recently admitted to a "sexual incident" involving a teenager, has insisted that the encounter was consensual as he announced that he is taking a leave of absence to allow an independent audit of his ministry.
Tim Tebow says doctors referred to him a 'tumor' to convince his mom to abort him
Minor league baseball star Tim Tebow has recently revealed how doctors tried to convince his mother to abort him by referring to him as a "tumor" that needed to be removed.
Church closures in Algeria raise concerns about 'intensified' crackdown on Christians
The closure of churches in Algeria in recent months has prompted fears that the government may be coordinating an intensified campaign against Christians.
Nigerian police rescue nuns after two months in captivity
Nigerian authorities have rescued three nuns and three aspirants who were kidnapped in Edo state two months ago.
USCIRF vice chair recounts meeting with jailed American pastor in Turkey
Kristina Arriaga, who serves as the vice chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has shared more details about her meeting with American Pastor Andrew Brunson when she came to visit him in a Turkish prison last fall.
Court upholds Tennessee constitutional amendment that denies abortion as a fundamental right
A federal appeals court has upheld the results of a 2014 statewide vote in Tennessee to keep an amendment to the state constitution that does not recognize abortion as a fundamental right.
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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.