California judge says forcing Christian bakers to make same-sex wedding cakes is 'stuff of tyranny'
A California judge has ruled in favor of a Christian baker who faced discrimination charges after she refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple.
Sudanese court imposes fines on 7 church leaders for resisting takeover of church property
A Sudanese court has ordered seven church leaders to pay fines of 2,500 Sudanese pounds (US$137) each for resisting the takeover of their school in Omdurman.
75 killed in fresh attacks by Fulani herdsmen on Christian community in Nigeria
At least 75 people were found dead after a series of recent attacks carried out by Fulani herdsmen on the predominantly Christian community of Miango in Nigeria's Plateau state.
Vatican bishop says China is best at implementing Catholic social doctrine
A high-ranking Vatican prelate has asserted that China's current communist regime is the "best [at] implementing the social doctrine of the Church."
Erdogan meets with Pope to discuss status of Jerusalem
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went to the Vatican on Monday for a 50-minute meeting with Pope Francis to discuss several issues, including the relations between the Catholic Church and Turkey, the migrant crisis and the status of Jerusalem.
Prison chaplain in UK claims he was ousted after Imam accused him of extremism
A prison chaplain has claimed that he was removed from his job at Brixton prison in south London after an Islamic Imam accused him of promoting "extreme" Christian views.
UN human rights experts call on Iran to ensure fair trial for three Christians
Four U.N. human rights experts have issued a joint statement calling on the Iranian government to ensure a "fair and transparent final hearing" for three Christians who are appealing their conviction for "conducting evangelism" and "illegal house church activities."
British parents fight legal battle to allow transfer of terminally ill baby to Vatican hospital
The parents of a terminally-ill child in Liverpool, U.K. are fighting a legal battle to take their son for treatment at Vatican-linked Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital in Rome.
4 Indian priests charged with rioting after resisting Hindu group's attempt to take over land
Four Indian Catholic priests have been charged with rioting and criminal intimidation after they resisted a Hindu nationalist group's attempt to take over a piece of land in front of a church-run hospital in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh state.
Syrian Christians hold first service in years in war-ravaged church
Christians in Syria held their first prayer service in six years on Saturday inside the war-ravaged church of St. Mary in the city of Deir Ezzor.
Christian charity builds more than 100 earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal
Christian charity Tearfund has built more than 100 new earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal following the catastrophic earthquake that has killed 9,000 and has left millions homeless in 2015.
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‘Zero A.D.’ Brings Nativity to Life Through a Story of Faith and Sacrificial Love
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.