Pope auctions off Lamborghini to help rebuild Christian communities in Iraq
Pope Francis will be auctioning off a white Lamborghini that he received as a gift to help rebuild Christian communities that were devastated by the Islamic State in Iraq.
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Scientists find anti-aging gene in secluded Amish community in Indiana
Scientists have found a genetic mutation in an Amish community that is believed to combat against aging and protect them from Type 2 diabetes.
Gay people send messages of support to Christian baker who refused to make same-sex marriage cake
Gay people are sending messages of support for Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips, whose case over his refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake is set to be heard at the U.S. Supreme Court next month.
French court orders mayor to remove nativity scene from city hall
A French appeals court has ordered the mayor of Béziers to permanently take down a nativity scene that was installed at the city hall in 2014.
China tells Christians to replace images of Jesus with Xi Jinping to qualify for poverty relief
Officials in rural southeast China are reportedly urging Christians to replace posters of Jesus with photos of President Xi Jinping in order to receive poverty relief packages.
FBI signals possible probe into trafficking of aborted baby parts
The FBI has reportedly requested unredacted documents obtained by the Senate from abortion providers, signaling that the agency may be conducting an investigation on Planned Parenthood over its alleged involvement in trafficking aborted baby parts.
Australians voice support for legalizing same-sex marriage in nationwide postal survey
The results of Australia's nationwide survey on same-sex marriage were unveiled on Wednesday showing majority support for legalizing such marital unions before the end of the year.
UK Catholic schools asked to drop terms 'mother' and father' from admission forms
Catholic schools in Britain have been asked to drop the words "mother" and "father" from admission forms due to concerns that the terms discriminated against "separated, step- and gay parents."
Tennessee Baptist Convention votes to expel church for having female senior pastor
The Tennessee Baptist Convention (TBC) has reportedly decided to expel a historic congregation for having a woman as its senior pastor.
Pakistani minister requests non-Muslim security escort after receiving threats from Islamists
A Pakistani minister has conducted a shake-up of his security detail and requested that only non-Muslim officers be deployed for his protection after he reportedly received threats from Islamists.
8 Christians arrested during prayer meeting in India following conversion complaint
Indian authorities arrested eight Christians at a prayer meeting in Uttar Pradesh state on Sunday following complaints about religious conversion.
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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.