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Vatican: Pope Francis' Meeting With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Was Not Necessarily an Endorsement of Her Views
Pope Francis' private meeting with Kim Davis was just a greeting and should not be misinterpreted as an endorsement of her position, the Vatican said Friday.

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Franklin Graham Says Persecution of Believers Is 'Right Here in America' Amid Reports Oregon Shooter Targeted Christians
Amid reports that those killed at an Oregon college on Thursday were targeted because of their Christian faith, Rev. Franklin Graham has warned that persecution of believers is not just pervasive in the Middle East, but in our own country as well.

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Franklin Graham: Russian Airstrikes Will Prevent Syrian 'Bloodbath,' Obama More Invested in Promoting LGBT Agenda than Protecting Christians
Evangelist Franklin Graham has said the airstrikes launched by Russia in Syria may prevent a bloodbath of Christians and accused President Obama of being more interested in promoting the LGBT agenda than protecting persecuted believers.

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Donald Trump Vows to Send All Syrian Refugees Back Home if Elected: 'They Could Be ISIS'
Citing concerns that some of them "could be ISIS," Donald Trump has said he will send all Syrian refugees back home if he is elected to the White House.

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John Piper Urges Believers to Remember 'Sex Belongs to God' Even though Hollywood Has 'Ripped the Curtains Off The Sacred Marriage Bed'
Prominent theologian John Piper has argued that while Hollywood's "sinful misuse" of sexuality may cause many to believe sex is sinful and "undermining to the all-satisfying beauty of Christ's holiness," Christians should understand that sex is actually made for the glory of Christ.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.
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10th CCOWE Opens in Malaysia as Nearly 2,000 Leaders Gather Under 'Open Our EAR, Understand Our ERA, Here We ARE'
The 10th CCOWE opening ceremony gathered 1,800 global Chinese Christian leaders in Malaysia, with keynote speakers—Rev. David Doong, Rev. Joshua Ting, Dr. Cheung Teng, and Rev. Edmund Chan—unanimously calling for church renewal through inner repentance, a return to the Gospel’s core, intentional disciple-making, and cross-generational collaboration, rather than relying on institutional success or numerical growth.