Conservative alternative to UMC now has over 7,000 member congregations
A theologically conservative denomination founded as an alternative to the United Methodist Church now has more than 7,000 member congregations, months after surpassing 6,000.
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Court hears case of female student facing 10 years in prison for ‘transphobic’ social media post
A Brazilian student who's facing four to 10 years in prison over social media comments about gender identity appeared before a federal court this week. The hearing addressed whether the posts constituted criminal “transphobia” under Brazilian law.
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Church of England General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist who twice ran for president, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former presidential candidate who garnered controversy over his political activism and personal misconduct, has died at age 84.
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Iran killed at least 19 Christians involved in anti-regime protests: watchdog
Iran’s security forces killed at least 19 Christians during a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a monitoring group, which said the confirmed toll rose after two more Christian converts died from gunfire during demonstrations last month.
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Bethlehem site thought to be Christ's birthplace will be restored for first time in centuries
A cave in Bethlehem, revered by Christians around the world as the place of Christ’s birth, will undergo a restoration for the first time in 600 years as part of a collaborative effort to preserve a sacred site that connects believers to the roots of their faith.
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Taliban legalizes slavery, steps up suppression of women and girls: ‘Slide farther backwards’
The Taliban has codified slavery and formalized a class-based justice system in Afghanistan through a newly approved criminal procedure code signed by its supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. Legal experts and international rights groups say the new law strips away due process and institutionalizes privilege based on gender, religion and social status.
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World Relief urges Trump admin. to stop policy of re-interviewing Biden-era refugees
The head of World Relief, a refugee resettlement organization, is calling on the Trump administration to reverse its policy of reviewing the cases of refugees admitted into the United States during the Biden administration, a policy a federal judge temporarily blocked last week.
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Africa Europe Asia Middle East Caribbean Oceania US & Canada Latin America Family & Children Society & Culture Science Data73 million defenseless people were killed last year. Here’s why
More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death last year. The figure draws on World Health Organization estimates compiled by the global data-tracking platform Worldometers.
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Chris Tomlin releases ‘Jesus Saves’ EP after chart-topping album, year of spiritual milestones
After one of the most successful and expansive years of his career, including leading worship at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Grammy Award-winning worship leader Chris Tomlin is opening 2026 with new music, releasing theJesus SavesEP.
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Pastor, wife spearhead 'inclusive ministry' model for people with disabilities
California pastor Russ Ewell and his wife, Gail, know firsthand the struggles parents face finding churches that know how to care for and minister to their children with severe disabilities, a barrier within church and community settings they are now helping congregations break.
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Pastor assassinated during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Colombia
A 54-year-old Protestant pastor was shot and killed by armed men on New Year’s Eve in northern Colombia as he gathered with his family. The killing took place in the Santa Elena neighborhood of Fundación Municipality in the Magdalena Department.
