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Living the religious life in the Holy Land: Two Americans share their stories
On World Day for Consecrated Life, Father Peter Vasko and Sister Naomi Zimmermann — both Franciscans — are grateful for... Read more
Islamic State bombs church service in Congo
At least 10 people were killed and more than three dozen injured in the terrorist attack on a church in... Read more
Federal court: University of Iowa officials personally liable for mistreating Christian group
University of Iowa officials who wrongly de-recognized a Christian student group for objecting to same-sex relationships can be held personally... Read more
Black Christian ministers blast Georgia candidate for abortion support
A coalition of Black Christian ministers have criticized Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock for his support for abortion. In addition... Read more
Christian pastor and pregnant wife killed in Nigeria
A Christian pastor and his pregnant wife were killed on their farm in northeastern Nigeria last week, the latest victims... Read more
Catholic homilies shortest of all denominations, study finds
A survey of more than 6,000 churches found that Catholic homilies were shorter on average than any Protestant denomination. Read more
New campaign to bring food, medicine to Syrian Christians
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has launched a new fundraising campaign to aid Syrian Christians, whose... Read more
UK man booted from class over Christian beliefs wins appeal
A UK appeals court has ruled in favor of a Christian man who was removed from a university course in... Read more
Arrest of Christians in Nepal prompts religious freedom worry
Reports of five Christians being arrested on faith-related charges in Nepal this week have sparked international concern and calls for... Read more
Texas AG investigating potential discrimination against Chick-fil-A
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the San Antonio City Council for potential First Amendment violations. The council voted... Read more
Christian cake baker's second lawsuit can go forward, federal judge says
A Colorado baker who already won a U.S. Supreme Court case may proceed with a second lawsuit claiming the state... Read more
Sudan Christians released after arrest, torture for converting from Islam
A group of 13 Christian converts in Darfur, Sudan was arrested and tortured last month for their faith, World Watch... Read more
Orthodox Patriarch commits to independent Ukrainian Church, snubs Moscow
The announcement, released Oct. 11, also removed the traditional right of the Russian Patriarch to ordain the Metropolitan of Kyiv,... Read more
Religious freedom efforts in the spotlight as North Korean prisoners freed
The release of three American prisoners from North Korea was hailed as an important first step in addressing abuses within... Read more
UK party leader steps down, citing Christian faith
After facing backlash for his Christian faith, the head of the UK’s Liberal Democratic Party announced his resignation on Wednesday,... Read more
Missouri reverses course, makes churches eligible for some state grants
Missouri has announced that it will start allowing religious groups to be eligible for certain state grants, although the decision... Read more
Meet the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom
For Michael P. Farris, the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom, educating the general American public on the rich history... Read more
Congress still overwhelmingly identifies as Christian
While the number of Americans who describe themselves as Christians has declined in recent years, more than 9 in 10... Read more
Threats to tax exemption could ruin Chicago pastor's ministry
As secularists look to abolish a religious tax exemption, a pastor whose life is dedicated to serving those in need... Read more
Lawsuit defends filmmakers in following conscience on marriage
Owners of a video production company have filed suit against a Minnesota law they say could punish them if they... Read more
