Michael Tait faces new allegations of sexual assault, drugging, and abuse — Two victims were minors
Michael Tait, longtime frontman of Christian bands DC Talk and Newsboys, is facing mounting accusations of sexual assault, drug use, and abuse — with a growing list of alleged victims, including two who were minors at the time of the incidents.
Bear Rinehart responds to brother Bo’s abuse allegations: “Our story is more complicated than that”
Bear Rinehart, lead singer of the American rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, has publicly responded to serious allegations made by his younger brother and former bandmate, Bo Rinehart. In a recent Instagram post, Bo accused Bear of subjecting him to sexual, physical, and emotional abuse during their childhood.
Founder of India’s “Toilet School” receives 2025 Wilberforce Award for transformative work in Delhi’s slums
Ananthi Jebasingh, founder of the Good Samaritan School in New Delhi, India, has been awarded the 2025 William Wilberforce Award by the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to serving the poor through faith-driven education.
Worship leader Sean Feucht accused of financial, spiritual, and moral misconduct
Sean Feucht, a prominent evangelical worship leader and political activist, is facing a wave of serious accusations involving financial mismanagement, spiritual abuse, and moral misconduct. The claims, raised by former staff members, have surfaced through a recently launched website dedicated to collecting testimonies from those who worked closely with him.
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Gunfire erupts at North Carolina house party, leaving one dead and eleven wounded
In the early hours of Sunday morning, chaos broke out at a house party in a quiet neighborhood just outside Hickory, North Carolina. What began as a large gathering of about 100 people—many believed to be high school students—ended in tragedy when multiple gunmen opened fire, killing one person and injuring eleven others.
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Pastor Jamal Bryant launches digital protest against Dollar General
Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, has launched a digital protest campaign targeting Dollar General, one of the largest discount retailers in the U.S. The initiative comes in response to the company’s recent rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and what Bryant describes as a failure to invest in the very communities that support its business.
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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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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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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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‘Duck Dynasty’ family faces health challenges: Phil Robertson’s alzheimer’s battle and Miss Kay’s injury
The Duck Dynasty family is leaning on faith as they navigate serious health struggles affecting both Phil and Miss Kay Robertson. While Phil, the Robertson patriarch, is facing Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Miss Kay, recently suffered a severe leg injury from a fall.
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Thaddeus Matthews, controversial Memphis broadcaster, dies at 67
Thaddeus Matthews, the outspoken and controversial Memphis broadcaster known as the "Cussing Pastor," has died at the age of 67. His wife confirmed his passing in a statement on Sunday, February 25, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Pepperdine University sues Netflix over alleged trademark misuse in ‘Running Point’
Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment, alleging that the upcoming comedy series Running Point unlawfully uses the school’s branding, team name, and colors. The university claims the show’s depiction of a fictional basketball team called the "Waves" is too similar to its own, creating confusion and potential reputational harm.
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In South Korea, 7-Year-Old Elementary School Girl Fatally Stabbed... The Culprit is a 'Teacher'
On February 10, a tragic incident unfolded at an elementary school in Daegu, South Korea, where a 7-year-old girl was brutally stabbed multiple times by her teacher. The attack, which took place inside the school premises, has sent shockwaves across the nation.
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Tragic Mid-Air Collision Near Washington D.C. Claims 67 Lives; Faith Leaders Offer Prayers and Comfort
A devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., on the night of January 29 has claimed the lives of all 67 people on board both aircraft. In response to this tragedy, Christian leaders have expressed their condolences and offered prayers for the victims and their families.