Paul Ryan sparks backlash for firing House of Representatives chaplain
Speaker Paul D. Ryan has sparked backlash from Republican and Democratic lawmakers over his decision to fire the House of Representatives chaplain, the Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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Nearly 2,000 people show support for Ashers Baking Company ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Nearly 2,000 people have turned up at meetings in support of Ashers Baking Company as the owners prepare to present their case at the U.K. Supreme Court later this week.
Toronto jury orders Catholic church to pay $2.6 million to sex abuse victim
The Roman Catholic Church in Ontario has been ordered to pay a total of $2.57 million in damages to a man who was sexually molested by a priest 50 years ago.
Bavaria requires all public buildings to display Christian crosses at entrances
The German state of Bavaria is reportedly requiring the display of Christian crosses at the entrances of all public buildings to reflect the state's "cultural identity and Christian-western influence."
Louisiana Senate approves 15-week abortion ban with amendment to avoid litigation
The Louisiana Senate had approved a bill aiming to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy but not before adding an amendment to avoid a legal challenge in court.
Suspected herdsmen kill 18 in church attack in central Nigeria
At least 18 people, including two priests, were killed after suspected herdsmen carried out an attack on a church in Nigeria's Benue state.
Mexican bishops issue call for peace after murder of two priests in less than a week
The Mexican bishops' conference has issued a call for an end to the violence in the country after two priests were killed near their respective parishes in less than a week.
UK mother challenges London council's ban on prayer vigils outside abortion clinics
A woman has expressed plans to file a lawsuit against Ealing Council after it enacted a "buffer zone" outside the Marie Stopes abortion clinic in the London borough, preventing pro-life advocates from organizing vigils near the facility.
Judge refuses request to allow Alfie Evans to travel to Italy for treatment
A judge in the U.K.'s High Court has refused a request to take the terminally-ill Alfie Evans to a hospital in Italy, where he could continue receiving life-support treatment.
GQ Magazine draws backlash for including Bible in list of books people do not have to read
GQ Magazine has sparked backlash for including the Bible in the list of books that people do not have to read, despite being rated highly by many people.
Church leaders resist lawsuit aimed at ending housing tax exemption for clergy
Church leaders in Chicago are seeking an end to a lawsuit filed by an atheist group to dissolve the housing tax exemption for clergy members.
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Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
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.