Catholic nun detained in India following complaints of converting students to Christianity
A Catholic nun has been detained in India last week after Hindu nationalists accused her of converting four girls to Christianity.
Chinese officials pressure Christians to confess participation in 'evil cult' activities
Chinese officials have allegedly forced Christians incarcerated in China's southern Guangdong province to confess that they had participated in "evil cult" activities.
Canadian Senate approves law that bans the use of wrong gender pronouns
The Canadian Senate has passed a legislation which critics say would make it illegal to use wrong gender pronouns.
Indian villagers allegedly forced Christian families to participate in Hindu ritual
Christian families in Uttar Pradesh state, India, have been reportedly beaten and pressured by villagers to participate in Hindu rituals.
Eritrea arrests nearly two dozen Christians in crackdown on unregistered denominations
Nearly two dozen Christians were reportedly arrested in Eritrea as part of a nationwide crackdown on denominations that are not officially recognized by the government.
ACLU launches case to stop deportation of Iraqi Christians
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a case to stop U.S. Immigration officials from deporting more than 100 Iraqi nationals, some of whom are Christians fearing that they will be persecuted if they are sent back to Iraq.
'Invisible' Hebrew text on ancient pottery sheds new light on life in the Kingdom of Judah
Archaeologists have reportedly found Hebrew inscriptions on a 2,600-year-old piece of pottery that was previously invisible to the naked eye.
Pope Francis appoints pro-abortion philosopher to pro-life academy
A philosopher who has previously expressed support for abortion has been appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican's pro-life academy.
School board in Canada pressures Christian academy to remove Bible verses from student handbook
A public school board has asked a Christian school in Alberta, Canada to remove Biblical passages from its student handbook because the trustees believe that the verses might contravene the province's human rights code.
UK Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron resigns over Christian faith
Tim Farron has stepped down from his position as the party leader of UK's Liberal Democrats on Wednesday, saying he felt it "impossible" to lead the party as a committed Christian.
ISIS used historic church in Mosul to abuse Yazidi girls, Iraqi army officer reveals
A historic church in eastern Mosul, Iraq has been used by the Islamic State to imprison and abuse Yazidi women and girls, according to an Iraqi army officer.
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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.