More than 74 women have taken up offer of free abortions for hurricane victims in Houston
More than 74 women have taken up a Houston clinic's offer to provide free abortions for the victims of Hurricane Harvey this month.
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Christian school discriminated against Sikh boy by not allowing him to wear turban, Australian tribunal finds
An Australian tribunal has found that a Christian school in Melbourne discriminated against a 5-year-old Sikh boy when it refused to admit him because he wore a turban.
China closes down Christian academy for allegedly brainwashing children
A Christian-run academy in China's central Henan province was closed down by the authorities following allegations that it was "brainwashing" its students.
Australia's Prime Minister vows to protect religious freedom amid poll on legalization of same-sex marriage
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said that religious freedom will be protected in the country regardless of the outcome of the postal survey on the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Appeals court blocks Planned Parenthood from expanding abortion services in Missouri
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked Planned Parenthood from expanding its abortion services in Missouri.
'Fixer Upper' fans criticize Chip and Joanna Gaines over partnership with Target
Fans of the popular home renovation reality show "Fixer Upper" have expressed their disappointment with the hosts' decision to partner with Target to sell their new home furnishing line called "Hearth and Hand with Magnolia."
Egypt hands down death sentence to ISIS militants who beheaded 21 Copts in Libya
An Egyptian court has handed down a death sentence to seven people over links to the Islamic State terror group and the beheadings of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya in February 2015.
Justin Bieber castigates paparazzi for taking his photos outside church
Justin Bieber has been accustomed to paparazzi taking his photos most of the time, but last week, the pop sensation castigated the photographers who were hounding him after a church service.
After-School Satan club in Tacoma shuts down due to lack of funding
The Satanic Temple in Seattle has decided to shut down an after-school program in a public school in Tacoma, Washington due to lack of funding and volunteers.
Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi dies at age 34 after year-long battle with cancer
Christian apologist and author Nabeel Qureshi, who was diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer in August 2016, has passed away on Saturday at the age of 34.
Abducted Catholic priest rescued by Philippine military in 'final push' to recapture Marawi
Philippine troops have rescued a Roman Catholic priest, who has been held hostage in the southern city of Marawi for almost four months by Islamic State-linked rebels, as the military launched its "final push" to recapture the city.
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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.