ELCA to maintain conscience protections for opponents of same-sex marriage

ELCA to maintain conscience protections for opponents of same-sex marriage

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has decided not to remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage.

James River Church reportedly cuts ties with Assemblies of God, but no official confirmation yet

James River Church, a prominent megachurch based in Springfield, Missouri, has reportedly ended its official affiliation with the Assemblies of God.

James River Church reportedly cuts ties with Assemblies of God, but no official confirmation yet

‘Conclave’ Sees 283% surge in viewership following Pope Francis’s death

In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, viewership of the film Conclave—a dramatic depiction of the papal election process—spiked dramatically. According to streaming analytics firm Luminate, the movie saw a 283% increase in daily watch time on April 21, the day after the pontiff's death.

‘Conclave’ Sees 283% surge in viewership following Pope Francis’s death

Chinese christians sentenced to prison for bible distribution through house church

In a case underscoring growing restrictions on religious expression in China, nine Christians have been sentenced to prison terms and issued steep fines for distributing Bibles through a house church not registered with the state.

Chinese christians sentenced to prison for bible distribution through house church
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