North Korea bans materials with Christian cross markings
Materials and goods that bear a symbol that looks like the Christian cross are no longer allowed in North Korea.
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Christian persecution in Nigeria could result in bloodshed, non-profit warns
A nonprofit organization that promotes civil liberties in Nigeria warned that bloodshed could ensue over the alleged state supported persecution of Christians.
Donald Trump rededicated his life to Christ years ago, Pastor Jentezen Franklin reveals
Free Chapel senior pastor Jentezen Franklin said that Republican presidental candidate Donald Trump was a Christian who rededicated his life to Christ when he was 60 years old.
Violence against Christians in Egypt escalating
The attacks against Christians in Egypt is intensifying at an alarming rate, and the government appears to provide insufficient response to address the matter, a human rights group said.
US bishops urged to defend human rights, religious freedom by Syriac Catholic Patriarch
Patriarch Ignatius Youssef III Younan from the Syriac Catholic Church of Antioch, said living conditions in Syria and Iraq have gone from "bad to worse," and he urged US bishops to fight for human rights and religious freedom in Syria.
Woman denied license to marry an animal, sparks new marriage lawsuit in Kentucky
Kentucky is making headlines again after officials refused to issue another marriage license, this time to a woman who wanted to marry an animal.
Pokemon Go news 2016: Syrian children hold 'Pokemon Go' character photos, hoping 'world will find them'
As many people continue to find Pokemon Go characters in various locations, Syrian children pose for photos holding out pictures of the game's chracters, hoping they will be found, too.
Mike Huckabee: Hillary Clinton's VP Tim Kaine's faith is 'real'
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Tim Kaine, who was named as Hillary Clinton's running mate, is an "honorable" man with a "real" faith.
Mississippi fights for religious freedom bill; Appeal is filed
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves may have struck down the religious freedom bill minutes before it was to take effect on July 1, but the fight is not yet over.
Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson issues deposition subpoena for sexual abuse lawsuits
Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, was issued a subpoena for deposition in sexual abuse lawsuits.
Christians arrested for proselytising face trial in Nepal
Nepal's first religious freedom case is heading for a trial in court. The case involves eight Christians — one woman and seven men, including a pastor — who were arrested for distributing Bibles to students in Dolakha, a district badly hit by last year's earthquake.
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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.