Bermuda becomes first country to repeal same-sex marriage
Bermuda has become the world's first country to repeal same-sex marriage just six months after it became legal on the island.
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Pew: Trump's job approval rating among white evangelicals shrinks by 17 points
There has been a significant decline in President Donald Trump's job approval rating since February, and it is most noticeable among white evangelical Protestants, a group that proved to be his core voting bloc in the 2016 elections.
Alice Cooper to portray King Herod in NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live!'
Famed shock rocker Alice Cooper will be taking the stage as King Herod in NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live!" which will air on Easter Sunday, April 1.
Coptic pope cancels meeting with Mike Pence following recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Pope Tawadros II, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, has canceled a meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence that was supposed to take place in Cairo, Egypt later this month following Washington's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
History Channel documentary claims Jesus was born in a residential house not a stable of an inn
A new documentary from the History Channel has claimed that Jesus Christ may not have been born in a stable of an inn but a residential house owned by Joseph's relative in Bethlehem.
Cross memorial project at Georgia high school draws complaint from secularist group
A leading secularist group has raised concerns about cross memorials that were created by high school students in Georgia as part of a city effort to honor local military veterans.
Iraqi PM declares final victory in war against ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared final victory in the war against the Islamic State on Saturday after Iraqi troops liberated the last remaining territories still under the terror group's control.
European Parliament threatens to impose sanctions against Poland over pro-life legislation
The European Parliament has reportedly threatened to impose sanctions against Poland if the country's lawmakers approve a church-backed legislation that would ban abortions on handicapped fetuses.
Christian teacher sues UK school after being suspended for 'misgendering' pupil
A Christian teacher in the U.K. is suing a school after he was suspended for referring to a transgender pupil, who self-identifies as male, as a girl.
Federal judge rejects DC Archdiocese's request to run Christmas ads on buses
A federal judge has rejected an injunction request by the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington D.C. to post Christmas advertisements on Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) buses.
Orphanage boy beaten after catching nuns in embrace, child abuse inquiry hears
A young boy who was staying at the Smyllum Park orphanage in the 1960s was beaten "black and blue" after catching two nuns in an embrace at a boiler room, a child abuse inquiry has heard.
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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.