12 people injured in India after arson attack on church
At least 12 people were seriously injured after a mob of more than 300 set fire to a church and several shops owned by Christians in India's Jammu and Kashmir state last week.
Christian publicly flogged in Indonesia's Aceh province for selling sharia-banned alcohol
An Indonesian Christian was publicly whipped on Friday after he was caught selling alcohol, which is banned under sharia law in the conservative Aceh province.
Wife of missing Malaysian pastor expresses disappointment over abrupt halt of kidnapping inquiry
The wife of missing Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh has expressed disappointment after the inquiry into her husband's kidnapping was suddenly halted on Wednesday.
Catholic church in Paris introduces contactless collection plates
A Catholic church in Paris, France has introduced a contactless payment system to allow congregants to donate money using their bank cards.
Eritrean Christian suffers mental trauma after being imprisoned for 13 years for his faith
An Eritrean Christian is now suffering from mental trauma after enduring 13 years in prison, but despite his ordeal, he repeatedly refused to renounce his faith.
Chinese court orders pastors to pay millions for collecting church offerings
A Chinese court has ordered two house church pastors to pay over 7 million yuan (about US$1 million) for collecting church offerings, which officials have branded "illegal income."
Swiss evangelical church allows members to donate in Bitcoins
An evangelical church in Switzerland has decided to allow its members the option of contributing to the church using Bitcoin and other alternative digital currencies.
Pope asks forgiveness for 'irreparable harm' caused by clergy sex abuse of children
Pope Francis met with survivors of clergy sex abuse in Chile on Tuesday and begged forgiveness for the "irreparable damage" they suffered.
Hindu radicals beat pastor for refusing to worship monkey god
Hindu radicals have beaten and threatened to kill a pastor for refusing to renounce his faith in Jesus Christ and worship a Hindu monkey deity.
China hands down lengthy prison sentences to Christians over alleged cult involvement
A group of Christians in China's southern Yunnan province received lengthy prison sentences for their supposed involvement in a cult.
Evangelicals in Bolivia denounce new law that bans proselytizing
Evangelical groups in Bolivia are voicing out their concerns about a new law that aims to ban proselytizing and other religious activities.
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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.