Church of England bishops launch campaign to encourage transgenders to serve as vicars
Bishops in the Church of England have launched an initiative to encourage transgender individuals to apply for leadership roles in their local churches.
Chinese provincial officials order Catholic media outlet to stop reporting about pilgrimages
A Catholic media outlet in China's Hebei province was reportedly ordered to stop reporting about the Month of Mary pilgrimages that are taking place across the country.
14 Chilean priests suspended ahead of Pope's meeting with second group of sex abuse victims
Catholic church officials in Chile have suspended 14 priests for "improper conduct," as Pope Francis prepares to meet with a second group of sex abuse victims in Rome.
Surrey police draw backlash for allowing distribution of free Gideon Bibles
The police and crime commissioner (PCC) in Surrey, England has drawn criticism from a secularist group for allowing the distribution of 1,000 Bibles from Gideons International.
Evangelical church mourns 20 pastors killed in Cuban plane crash
An evangelical church in Cuba has confirmed that 20 of its members were among those who perished in a plane crash near Havana last Friday.
ISIS takes credit for killing 3 people in Chechnya church attack
The Islamic State has claimed to be behind the attack that killed three people in an Orthodox church in Chechnya last Saturday.
Former Muslim inmate recounts abuse he experienced at China's 're-education' camp
A Muslim inmate at one of China's "re-education" camps has recently spoken about the torture that he had endured as authorities attempted to force him to renounce his beliefs.
All of Chile's bishops submit resignation to pope over sex abuse scandal
All 34 Chilean bishops have reportedly offered to resign on Friday following the recent emergency talks with Pope Francis over their failure to investigate sexual abuse allegations.
Judge nixes California law allowing assisted suicide for terminally ill
A judge has struck down a California law that legalized assisted suicide for terminally ill people because it was unconstitutionally approved by the state legislature during a special session that was intended to address healthcare issues.
Chinese officials pressure Beijing landlords to cancel contracts with house churches
Chinese officials in Beijing have reportedly been pressuring landlords in the past week to cancel their leases to house churches.
Church of England hands out £250,000 to charity head despite failing to reach investment return target
The Church of England has reportedly handed out a large bonus to investment director Tom Joy last year despite falling short of its investment return target.
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Director Alejandro Monteverde, best known for “Sound of Freedom,” is bringing the Nativity to the big screen this Christmas season with “Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ,” a biblical epic highlighting the courage and faith behind the birth of Jesus. Distributed by Angel Studios, the drama-thriller opens in theaters Dec. 11 and depicts Mary and Joseph’s struggle to protect the newborn Messiah amid political turmoil.
Texas-Based Anglican Diocese Elects Paul Donison as Bishop After Months of Deadlock
The Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast has chosen the Rev. Paul Donison as its next bishop, ending months of uncertainty following an inconclusive election in May. The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) announced Wednesday that the Texas-based diocese elected Donison on Nov. 7.
Texas Chief Justice-Elect Seeks to End Religious Exemptions for Judges Who Refuse Same-Sex Weddings
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis has announced plans to overturn a rule protecting judges who decline to officiate same-sex weddings because of their religious beliefs.
China’s New Law Expands Communist Party Control Over Religious Freedom, Report Warns
A law that came into effect this year gives the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) increased powers to restrict religious practice even as several Christians remain imprisoned for carrying out their ministries, according to an advocacy group’s new report. In the past year freedom of religion in China has deteriorated with the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress coming into effect on July1.
Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), through its Heartland Regional Team, reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women as pastors or elders.