'Jesus' bus bench ads by Colorado pastor could be removed for including the name 'Jesus'
A pastor's advertisement contract on transit benches in Colorado Springs may no longer be renewed because they contain the name "Jesus."
Suzette Gutierrez Cachila
Pope Francis: Church must say sorry to gay community, seek forgiveness for discriminating
The church should say sorry to the gay community and ask forgiveness from God for discriminating against homosexual persons, Pope Francis said on Sunday, June 26.
Word of Life Christian Church member who beat son to death pleads guilty
Bruce Leonard, who beat his teenaged son to death in church, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, June 22, to charges of first- and second-degree assault.
UK Christian leaders respond to Brexit as Britain votes to leave the European Union
Britain stunned the world last week after voting to leave the European Union in a referendum, and since then church leaders across the U.K. have given varied responses to the so-called 'Brexit'.
Christians remain the most harassed religious group, Pew Research Center finds
There has been a decline in government restrictions and social hositilities related to religion in 2014, but religion-driven terrorism increased, according to a new study released June 23 by the Pew Research Center.
Saeed Abedini: Women's rights groups turned backs on imprisoned Christian woman in Iran
Saeed Abedini, an American pastor who was a prisoner in Iran until his release in January, said women's rights groups have ignored the plight of a Christian woman who is still imprisoned in Tehran, Iran.
Joel Osteen hecklers released after arrests for shouting at preacher at Lakewood Church
Four of the six men who were arrested last year for heckling Joel Osteen while he was preaching were released on Wednesday, June 22.
Christian in China imprisoned for printing religious materials
Chinese authorities criminally detained a member of Christian church in Guangdong province after he was caught printing religious materials.
Transgender bathroom policy divides swing state voters, poll shows
Voters from Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio are divided over whether to allow transgender people to use bathrooms according to their gender identity or not, the recent results of a Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll revealed.
Abortion pill orders increase in Zika-stricken Latin American countries
The demand for abortion pills has increased in seven Latin American countries hardest hit by Zika virus, a new study published June 22 says.
Muslim mob beats Christian man for selling 'unclean' ice cream to kids
A Christian man who rides around his bicycle selling ice cream in Kasur, Pakistan was beaten by at least 30 Muslim men who claim that the goods he sells are "unclean."
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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.