Christians denied water supply for not contributing to a Catholic fiesta in Mexico
Authorities have cut off the water supply of some Christian families in San Jose, Chiapas because they would not give financial contribution to a Catholic fiesta.
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Pastor Davey Blackburn forgives men who killed his pregnant wife, wants to preach gospel to them
The Indianapolis pastor whose wife was killed in November said he has forgiven her attackers and he wants to share the gospel to them.
Christians and Hindus join forces to help Nepal recover from earthquake
One year after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Nepal, the country continues to struggle back on its feet, but good things have come out of the tragedy.
Al-Qaeda linked militant group beheads Canadian captive in Philippines
A 68-year-old Canadian man was beheaded by members of the Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf in southern Philippines.
China churches cry out against persecution amid new church demolition attempts by authorities
Members of a Christian church in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province cried foul when authorities attempted to demolish their church building Monday.
Ban abortion without exceptions, demands pro-life group in Poland
A pro-life group is seeking to remove the exceptions in the abortion ban in Poland by pushing for a citizen's bill.
Israel frees 12-year-old Palestinian girl charged with planning to stab guard
A 12-year-old Palestinian girl who was charged with planning to stab a guard was released from an Israeli jail on Sunday, April 24.
Suicide rate in the United States climbs over past 15 years
The number of suicide incidents in the United States is on the rise, reaching its highest across almost all age groups in the last 15 years, according to a new study.
Muslims destroy Christian church, livestock in Uganda
A group of Muslims destroyed a church building and killed Christians' livestock in Nalugondo Village in Uganda earlier this month.
Teen girl dies after violent fight with other girls in Delaware high school bathroom
Residents of Wilmington, Delaware have been shocked by the death of a sixteen-year-old girl who died Thursday morning during a fight with three other girls in the school bathroom.
Imprisoned China pastor finally permitted to meet with lawyer
A lawyer was finally given permission to meet with an incarcerated pastor in China after a month of attempting to see his client.
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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.