Radical Hindu leader stomps on image of Pope Francis during protest calling for Christian-free India
A radical Hindu leader has been seen in a viral video stomping on an image of Pope Francis while calling on Christians to leave India.
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Nun admits beating children at orphanages in Scotland
A nun has recently told a child abuse inquiry that she had beaten children who were deemed naughty when she had worked in orphanages in Scotland.
US Supreme Court affirms right of Christian baker to refuse to make same-sex wedding cake
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a decision backing a Christian baker's right to refuse to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a high-profile case that has been widely seen as a test for religious freedom.
Muslim villagers in Pakistan pressure Christians to sell church building
Christian residents of a Muslim-majority village in Pakistan are being pressured to sign an agreement to sell off a church building just months after they agreed to stop holding services.
Nearly 100 churches shut down in Chinese province amid widespread crackdown on religion
Nearly 100 churches have been forced to close in China's Henan province following the implementation of the revised Religious Affairs Regulations back in February.
China launches five-year plan to eliminate 'foreign influence' from Catholic Church
Two official Catholic bodies in China have launched a plan to eliminate "foreign influence" from the Catholic Church and ensure that all religious activities fall under the control of the Communist Party.
Catholic Diocese of Portland severs relationship with Maine Council of churches over LGBT advocacy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced that it will be leaving the Maine Council of Churches due to concerns about the council's stance on LGBT advocacy and other issues.
Pope to meet with oil executives to discuss climate change
Pope Francis will be meeting with representatives of the world's top oil companies to discuss the issue of climate change, a Vatican source revealed.
Egyptian police arrest nine Copts to pressure priest to drop charges against suspects in church attack
Egyptian police have arrested nine Copts in an apparent attempt to persuade a priest to drop charges against a mob involved in vandalizing a church and other properties belonging to Christians.
Church of England says sex abuse secrets heard in confession will be reported to police
The Church of England has issued guidance instructing clergy to tell parishioners that information divulged about sex abuse during confession will have to be reported to the police.
US Supreme Court upholds Arkansas law banning drug-induced abortions
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit challenging an Arkansas law that bans medically-induced abortions.
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Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Global Child Malnutrition Crisis: 35.5 Million Affected, Nearly 10 Million Severely, World Vision Warns
Soaring food costs are jeopardizing the health and futures of millions of children worldwide, with families in vulnerable communities increasingly unable to afford nutritious meals, according to a new report from the Christian humanitarian organization World Vision. The report found that approximately 35.5 million children experienced acute malnutrition worldwide in 2025, including nearly 10 million who suffered from severe acute malnutrition.
Islam Accounts for 45% of ChatGPT’s Religion-Related Requests, Christianity 34%: Report
ChatGPT receives approximately 70 million religion-related requests every week, with questions about Islam accounting for the largest share, followed by Christianity, according to a recent analysis released by OpenAI, the developer of the artificial intelligence chatbot.
Supreme Court to Review Ohio City’s Restrictions on Jewish Home Prayer Meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a religious freedom dispute involving an Orthodox Jewish man in Ohio who alleges that local officials violated his constitutional rights by requiring a permit for prayer gatherings at his residence. Daniel Grand filed a lawsuit against the City of University Heights after officials sought to prevent him from holding religious meetings at home.
Episcopal Church Membership Falls Below 1.5 Million Amid Decades-Long Decline
The Episcopal Church continued to experience declining membership in 2025, with its total number of members falling by nearly half a million over the past decade, according to newly released denominational statistics. An analysis of the denomination’s 2025 Parochial Report showed that membership stood at approximately 1.425 million in 2025, compared with 1.917 million in 2015.