Anglican leaders urge Gaza ceasefire, call Israel’s war ‘Offensive’
In a rare and forceful statement, Anglican bishops in the UK have declared that Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza can no longer be considered a defensive response, but has shifted into what they call an “offensive war.”
Korea's largest christian umbrella group urges responsible voting ahead of presidential election
The Christian Council of Korea (CCK), one of the country's largest Christian umbrella organizations, released an official statement on May 16 outlining its position on the upcoming 21st presidential election. The statement emphasized the importance of responsible voting, policy-focused campaigning, and clear stances on moral and social issues.
Joni Lamb’s granddaughter abuse case closed without charges
a police investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving the granddaughter of daystar television co-founder Joni Lamb has been officially closed due to insufficient evidence, local authorities confirmed this week.
KPCA reaffirms ban on ordaining and officiating same-sex marriages
The Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad (KPCA) has reaffirmed its stance against the ordination of LGBTQ individuals and the officiation of same-sex marriages during its 49th General Assembly held at Yeondong Church in Seoul on May 7–8.
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Canadian pastor's family seeks justice after fatal border crash ends without conviction
Nearly six years after Pastor Tom Cheung was killed in a fiery crash near the U.S.-Canada border, his family is speaking out, urging lawmakers to reform the country’s approach to criminal responsibility and mental illness in fatal incidents.
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Adam Lambert to play Judas in hollywood bowl’s upcoming 'Jesus Christ Superstar' production
Acclaimed singer and performer Adam Lambert has been cast in the role of Judas Iscariot in the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar, slated for August 2025.
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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.
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Trial begins for man accused of killing Houston pastor in road rage shooting
After nearly three years of waiting, the family of Pastor Ronald K. Mouton may finally see the justice they’ve long been hoping for. This week, the man accused of shooting and killing the beloved Houston church leader during a road rage incident in 2022 is facing trial.
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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.
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Pope Francis dies at 88: Who will be the next pope?
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church for over a decade, has died at age 88 — setting in motion a high-stakes papal succession that could shape the Church's future direction for years to come.
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Netflix under scrutiny after bible verse disappears from ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Netflix has come under fire from Christian audiences after viewers noticed that a significant Bible verse—Isaiah 53:5—appears to be missing from the opening scene of The Passion of the Christ on the platform.
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Former Lesbian Elizabeth Woning: How the Soul-Body Split Theory Harms the LGBT Community
Elizabeth Woning, a former lesbian who once believed that “homosexuality is not a sin,” later came to see the shortcomings of that ideology and chose to leave the homosexual lifestyle. Her testimony was introduced to Chinese.
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Christian nurse suspended for calling transgender pedophile patient ‘mister’
A Christian nurse with over a decade of service at a South London hospital has been suspended from her role after referring to a transgender patient, who is also a convicted pedophile, using male pronouns during a medical consultation.
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Calls for Trump to help secure release of 24 detained christians in Azerbaijan
Religious freedom advocates are calling on former U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in the case of 24 Christians imprisoned in Azerbaijan, urging him to use his influence to help secure their release. The arrests have raised concerns among faith leaders and human rights organizations, who warn of ongoing challenges faced by religious minorities in the country.
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Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness
Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.
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Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University over antisemitism concerns
The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts with Columbia University, citing the institution’s alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus.
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Pakistani Christian wins legal battle to restore religious identity
A Pakistani Christian man has won a significant legal battle to reclaim his religious identity after being falsely registered as a Muslim, bringing attention to the challenges faced by religious minorities in the country.
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Barnard College expels third student amid campus protests over Gaza conflict
Barnard College has expelled a third student in connection with campus protests over the Israel-Gaza conflict, further intensifying tensions between student activists and university administrators.