Sudan finally frees church leader after 5 months detention without charges
A pastor from a Sudan church was released from prison on Tuesday after being detained in December last year.
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North Carolina files lawsuit against US government over transgender bathroom law
North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for its attempt to stop the state from implementing the controversial transgender bathroom bill.
Christian migrants suffer persecution from other migrants in Germany, alarming report says
Christian migrants in Germany who left the Middle East to escape from persecution are facing danger from Muslim migrants, a recent report found.
China releases pastor who protested removal of crosses from church buildings
A pastor who protested against the Chinese government's cross demolition campaign was released Monday.
More Scripture booklets needed in Europe as thousands of refugees pour in
As refugees from the Middle East pour into Europe, the demand for literature that helps believers share the love of Jesus to them has increased.
Son of Chinese religious freedom advocates talks about parents' detention
The son of a Chinese couple who were taken from their home talked to organization China Aid and described what really happened.
Africa church receives smuggled Bibles and banned training materials
A Christian volunteer from the U.K. recently brought in Bibles to a North African country where Christian materials are prohibited, and she brought home many amazing stories.
Christian missionaries describe persecution in Syria, seek help from UN
A Catholic nun and priest attended the #WeAreN2016 international congress on religious freedom, which was held April 28 to 30 in New York and sought protection from the United Nations against the brutalities of persecution.
Pakistan Christian churches will not be demolished by railway project, authorities claim amid protests
Christians in Lahore, Pakistan raised a protest against the destruction of four historically significant churches, which will reportedly be demolished to give way for the construction of an underground railway project.
Oklahoma pulls Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funds
Oklahoma is ending two Planned Parenthood contracts on June 29, becoming the second state to pull the organization from Medicaid funds.
Sotsukon: Japan married couples are shunning divorce to 'live separately & pursue lifelong dreams' apart from one another
An arrangement between Japanese married couples wherein the husband and the wife both agree to separate in pursuit of other things is becoming more widespread.
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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.