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Russian courts ban more Baptist churches in continued crackdown
Russian courts have banned three more Baptist churches affiliated with the Council of Churches Baptists in the southern region of Krasnodar amid an ongoing crackdown on unregistered congregations across the country.
Evangelicals offer praise for Armenia PM after he recites Bible at prayer breakfast amid church tensions
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, under criticism from rights groups over his government's treatment of senior clergy from Armenia's national church, received strong praise from American and British Evangelical leaders after highlighting his record at the country's first national prayer breakfast on Saturday.
Christian parents take Sweden to top European court after separation from daughters
Two Christian parents have taken their case against Sweden to the European Court of Human Rights after being separated from their two eldest daughters for more than two years.
Churches destroyed by the Islamic State reopen in Iraq
"These churches are not just stones. They are the memory of faith, history, and community," said Archbishop Najeeb Michael Moussa.
Nigerian Anglicans call Sarah Mullally's appointment as next Archbishop of Canterbury 'double jeopardy'
'Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and sexual morality'.
Christian songwriter known for ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash
A prominent Christian songwriter, known for co-writing the Grammy-winning hit “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” was among three people killed in a small aircraft crash in North Carolina. His wife and stepdaughter also died in the crash.
Charlie Kirk funeral details announced
The funeral for Charlie Kirk has been scheduled for Sunday 21 September.
Late teen becomes Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
A 15-year-old Italian boy who loved video games and coding will be declared a saint this Sunday, becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial to receive the title.
Children seized from Christian orphanage in 2019 released
Eight of the 16 children taken from a Christian orphanage in Nigeria in 2019 were released this month after one of them suffered a mental breakdown.
Hundreds of hostile acts were perpetrated against US churches in 2024 - report
The incidents ranged from vandalism and arson to gun-related threats, bomb hoaxes and physical assaults.
Trump State Department staff meet with UK pro-lifers arrested for silent prayer
A delegation from the State Department under President Donald Trump met with pro-life activists who had been arrested for silently praying outside abortion clinics.
Study looks at reasons behind rise in arson attacks on Canadian churches
Arson attacks on Canadian churches have more than doubled since 2021, a new study finds, attributing the surge largely to public reaction over potential unmarked graves at former residential schools rather than anti-religious hostility.
School facing backlash over Easter cancelation says it will celebrate, just not at church
A primary school in the United Kingdom that faced criticism for cancelling its traditional Easter bonnet parade and church service, has announced plans to continue celebrating Easter but not at a local church in order to ensure “inclusivity.”
Sex offender ‘manipulating’ system to stay in the UK as ‘Christian’ asylum seeker
Immigration judges found his history of sexual offences did not invalidate his claim to Christian conversion
CofE diocese’s new inclusive prayer guide says Christianity spread by racist Europeans
A Church of England diocese has introduced a new prayer guide stating that Christianity was historically propagated through “racist European ideologies.”
'I’m on the last lap,' says evangelical stalwart John MacArthur
Pastor John MacArthur, who appeared frail, delivered a video message to the Shepherds Conference, expressing gratitude for ongoing support, while acknowledging that he is on his “last lap” as he continues to recover after seven weeks in the hospital.