The Canadian province of Ontario has passed a legislation that has been described by critics as "totalitarian" as it allows the government to seize children from families who do not accept gender ideology.
A Christian lawyer who was imprisoned in China for almost two years has revealed that he wanted to commit suicide due to the "sadistic torture" he suffered at the hands of the prison guards, but he was kept alive by his faith in Jesus Christ.
The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for three separate bombings that killed at least 35 people in Baghdad and in a city to the west of the Iraqi capital on Tuesday.
A Catholic priest who was abducted by an Islamic terror group in the Philippines has called on the government to stop the military offensive against his abductors for fears that he and the other hostages might be used as "human shields."
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will not be traveling to South Sudan this year after it was determined that the proposed trip would be too dangerous due to the deteriorating situation in the war-torn country.
Government authorities in India have detained as many as 10 Christians earlier this month for allegedly kidnapping and attempting to convert dozens of children, who came from Christian families.
Ontario's Attorney General has announced plans to introduce a legislation that would prohibit pro-life protesters and sidewalk counselors from standing in front of abortion clinics in the province.
The Church of England has announced its plans to vote on holding a "baptism-style" service for members who have changed their gender.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz recently recounted his conversation with a Sudanese Christian mother who refused to renounce her faith in Christ even while she was imprisoned and put on death row.
British intelligence officers have said that there may be as many as 23,000 jihadist extremists living in the U.K.
The Eritrean government has arrested nearly 100 Christians this month as part of the massive crackdown against unregistered churches.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.