FRC's Tony Perkins accused of covering up sexual assault against teenager
Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council (FRC), had been accused of helping to cover up sexual assault allegations against a Republican lawmaker.
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Catholic officials threaten legal action against former altar boys over sexual misconduct allegations
Catholic officials in Italy are threatening to file criminal defamation charges against former altar boys after they accused an older seminarian of sexually assaulting them while living in the Vatican.
Israel to deport daughter of Holocaust survivor because she was baptized as Christian
Israel's Population and Immigration Bureau has reportedly ordered the deportation of a daughter of a Holocaust survivor based on claims that she had been baptized as a Christian when she was a baby.
Conservative groups step up boycott campaign against Target as holiday season approaches
Conservative groups are stepping up its campaign urging shoppers not to buy anything from Target this coming Christmas because of its controversial policy of allowing men into women's bathrooms.
Iran upholds 10-year sentence of Christian convert who was arrested for 'missionary activities'
An Iranian court has upheld the 10-year prison sentence of a Christian convert who was arrested last year for engaging in "missionary activities" and "actions against national security."
Church of Sweden denies banning the use of male pronouns for God
An official from the Church of Sweden has denied reports that it will no longer refer to God as "he" or "Lord" in a bid to be more inclusive.
Egypt mosque attack: officials say assailants carried ISIS flags as death toll rises to 305
Egyptian officials have disclosed that the gunmen responsible for the massacre at a mosque in Sinai carried the flag of the Islamic State terror group.
China orders travel agencies to stop sending tourists to Vatican
The Chinese government has reportedly banned tour groups from visiting the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica as the Holy See struggles to improve its diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Federal court starts hearing case of Atlanta fire chief who was sacked for traditional views on marriage
A federal court has started hearing the discrimination case filed by an Atlanta fire chief who was dismissed from his job after he released a book that defended the Biblical view of marriage and sexuality.
Irish priest laments lack of exorcism training in churches
An Irish priest has accused the Catholic Church of abandoning its flock by failing to offer exorcism training for today's clergy.
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved 1,500-year-old Georgian church mosaic in Israel
The Israeli Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of well-preserved remains of 1,500-year-old colored mosaic from a Georgian church or a monastery in Israel's coastal city of Ashdod.
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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.