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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Deployed to Texas Tornado Site
Crisis-trained Billy Graham Evangelistic Association chaplains were deployed to help minister to those affected by the "year's deadliest" tornadoes that ripped through Hood County Wednesday night.

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Kermit Gosnell Found Guilty of Murdering Three Babies in Illegal Late-term Abortions
A Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty on Monday of murdering three babies during late-term abortions at his clinic.

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DNA Test Confirms Ariel Castro is Father of Girl Born in Captivity
Castro, 52-- already charged with kidnapping and rape — could face new counts of aggravated murder for beating his victims until they suffered miscarriages, officials said

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Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Rhode Island became the 10th state to allow same-sex marriage after Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the bill into law on Thursday, following a final 56-15 vote in the StateHouse.
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In Tears, George W. Bush Dedicates Library Bearing His Name
With tears in his eyes, former President George W. Bush said on Thursday that he had "the honor of a lifetime" to lead the nation during his presidency as he dedicated the library, museum and policy center that bear his name.

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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.
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Anglican Communion Launches 10-Year Initiative to Plant and Revitalize 1 Million Churches
Anglican leaders launch "Vision36," a decade-long initiative to plant or revitalize 1 million churches and gain 20 million new believers by 2036, with Africa playing a central role and discipleship as its foundational pillar.
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Bible Society in Taiwan Launches Full Sign Language Translation Project
The Bible Society in Taiwan has launched a full chapter-by-chapter translation of the Bible into Taiwan Sign Language, following the completion of 70 biblical story videos.
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[10th CCOWE] Rick Warren Calls for Global Church Unity at Closing of 10th CCOWE Conference
At the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization, Rev. Rick Warren called for global Chinese churches to pursue unity in mission—not uniformity—grounded in five biblical foundations, emphasizing that collaboration is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and witnessing to the world.