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Sudanese Church Pastor Illegally Detained For Five Months May Face Death Penalty for False Charges
A church pastor in Sudan is feared to get a death sentence if the government, known for its notoriety against Christians, will accuse him of crimes against the state, which carry a penalty of death. The pastor has been illegally detained for five months without any charges made against him.
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Samoa Republic to Ban Muslims on Its Territory despite Pope Francis’ Appeal for Compassion
An influential Christian church leader in the South Pacific island republic of Samoa is urging the government to enact a law that bans the entry of Muslims into the country, labelling them as a security threat.
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Daughter of Desmond Tutu Surrenders Priesthood License to Enter into Same-Sex Marriage
A priest of Anglican Church in South Africa and daughter of Cape Town former Archbishop Desmund Tutu abandoned her vocation after entering into a same-sex marriage, a matrimonial vow that her church does not recognize.
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Hundreds of Orthodox and Catholic Children Across Syria to Pray Together and Join Procession for Peace
For the children of Syria, divine intervention is their only hope for peace to their homeland. Concrete actions, not words of support from the international community is the other cry of aid workers and doctors to protect them from deadly attacks.
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China's Religious Freedom: A Maoist Shackle to Religion on Pretext of National Security?
Government persecution of Christians in China has increased sevenfold since 2008 affirming China's ambition to take control of all religious organizations, a Texas-based charity institution China Aid reported.
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‘I Belong to Jesus’: Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo faces FA warning over goal celebration
Liverpool FC forward Cody Gakpo is set to receive a formal warning from the Football Association (FA) after displaying a Christian message during a recent Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Following a goal, Gakpo lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt bearing the message “I Belong To Jesus,” raising both hands toward the sky in a clear act of religious expression.
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Jeremy Renner’s ‘My Next Breath’: A testimony of faith, peace, and survival after near-death accident
In his memoir My Next Breath, actor Jeremy Renner opens up about the life-changing snowplow accident that nearly took his life, and the extraordinary sense of peace he felt in the moments before death.
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Michael Brown cleared by investigation — But fellowship church elders still say he’s unfit for ministry
In a development that has stirred both public interest and internal division, the elders of Fellowship Church in Huntersville, North Carolina, have publicly rejected the findings of a months-long investigation that cleared Dr. Michael Brown of any legal or ethical misconduct.
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Jamal Roberts, Mississippi PE teacher and worship leader, wins season 23 of American Idol
Jamal Roberts, a high school physical education teacher from Mississippi and father of three, has been named the winner of American Idol season 23. Known for his deep gospel roots and emotional performances, Roberts captured the hearts of audiences across the country with his authenticity and vocal talent.
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Faith on the Mic: 'American Idol' contestants make bold stand for God
Two contestants on American Idol are gaining attention not just for their talent but for their outspoken Christian faith. Seventeen-year-old Canaan James Hill and 25-year-old Breanna Nix have used their time on the show to glorify God in both word and song.
