China orders travel agencies to stop sending tourists to Vatican
The Chinese government has reportedly banned tour groups from visiting the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica as the Holy See struggles to improve its diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Irish priest laments lack of exorcism training in churches
An Irish priest has accused the Catholic Church of abandoning its flock by failing to offer exorcism training for today's clergy.
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved 1,500-year-old Georgian church mosaic in Israel
The Israeli Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of well-preserved remains of 1,500-year-old colored mosaic from a Georgian church or a monastery in Israel's coastal city of Ashdod.
UK church ordered to stop ringing its bells at night following noise complaints from neighbor
A historic church in England has been told to stop ringing its bells at night after officials received a noise complaint from a neighbor who was reportedly unable to sleep because of the loud chiming.
Victory of radical political group in Pakistani elections dashes hope for blasphemy law reform
The chances of reforming Pakistan's blasphemy laws were reduced after a newly launched politico-religious group secured a significant amount of votes in a recent by-election.
#RedWednesday: Churches across the world lit in red in solidarity with persecuted Christians
Hundreds of churches and other landmark buildings across the world were lit up in red on Wednesday in an effort to draw attention to the persecution of Christians and other religious minority groups.
Vietnamese Christian smuggles 100,000 children's Bibles despite risk of arrest
A Vietnamese Christian, who has worked with the charity Open Doors USA, has shared how he had risked his life to share the Gospel throughout his home country, where there are increasing restrictions against the practice of any faith other than Buddhism.
Canadian university apologizes for reprimanding student who played a video about gender-neutral pronouns
A university in Ontario, Canada has issued an apology after it reprimanded a student for playing a video clip of a debate about the use of gender-neutral pronouns in class.
State Department official calls on Sudan to stop church demolitions
A senior U.S. State Department official has called on the Sudanese government to "immediately suspend" its confiscation and demolition of churches and recommended that government officials hold roundtable talks with Christian leaders to settle disputes.
Hindu father beats and evicts wife, 4 children for refusing to renounce Christianity
A Hindu father has reportedly beaten his wife and four children and evicted them from his house in in the State of Haryana, Northern India after they refused to renounce their Christian faith.
Algeria shuts down church for allegedly printing Bibles and other Christian literature
Algerian authorities have shut down a church in the north-western town of Ain Turk for allegedly printing Bibles and other Christian materials.
Latest News
‘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.