Attack on Christian Colony in Pakistan leaves one child dead, two others injured
A bomb blast outside the gates of a Christian colony in the Pakistani province of Balochistan has left a 7-year-old child dead and two others injured.
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Appeals court tie allows Louisiana Planned Parenthood to keep Medicaid funding
A tie vote at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this week has allowed Planned Parenthood facilities in Louisiana to keep receiving Medicaid funding.
Indian authorities order Christian family to stop worship gatherings in their home
City officials in India's Madhya Pradesh state have issued a notice telling a Christian family to stop worship gatherings in their own home.
House committee approves bill that would allow churches to receive FEMA aid
A congressional committee has advanced a legislation that would allow churches, mosques, synagogues and other faith-based centers to receive federal disaster relief funds.
Egypt grants long-awaited approval for reconstruction of 21 churches in Minya
The Coptic community in Egypt's southern rural Minya governorate has finally been granted permission to restore, expand and rebuild their churches after waiting several years for the governor's approval.
FRC head blasts Justin Welby over his remarks on evangelical supporters of Trump
Tony Perkins, the head of the conservative group Family Research Council (FRC), has denounced the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby after he remarked that he does not understand Christians who support President Donald Trump.
Catholic Church sues D.C. transit authority for rejecting Christmas ad
The Archdiocese of Washington is taking legal action against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for rejecting a Christmas advertisement that seeks to encourage spirituality this holiday season.
Federal judge orders military to start admitting transgender service members by Jan. 1
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. military must start admitting transgender service members beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, in compliance with a memorandum issued by former President Barack Obama last year.
Spain strips Planned Parenthood subsidiary of government benefits
A Spanish court has stripped a subsidiary of Planned Parenthood of government benefits for allegedly hiding income from authorities.
Zimbabwe acquits activist pastor of subverting Robert Mugabe's government
A Zimbabwe court has acquitted activist pastor Evan Mawarire of attempting to overthrow former president Robert Mugabe when he led protests that shut down major cities last year.
Australian Senate approves same-sex marriage bill that omits protections for religious objectors
The Australian Senate has approved a same-sex marriage bill that does not include protections for business owners such as bakers, florists, and musicians who might have objections to such nuptials due to their religious convictions.
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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.