A prominent liberal priest in Moscow faces expulsion from the Russian Orthodox Church for refusing to read out a prayer asking God to guide Russia to victory over Ukraine. In a verdict published recently, a church court said Aleksiy Uminsky
North Korea remains the worst nation in the world for Christian persecution, with the situation in Nigeria continuing to devolve, according to a new report on global religious discrimination. Overall, Open Doors’ World Watch List 2024 found 4,998 Christians were
More Americans than ever before are checking “none of the above” when asked about their religion. The rise of the so-called “nones” — that is, those who don’t hold to any particular religious affiliation — has increased precipitously over the
Deep in the capital of Lebanon, thousands of Christians recently gathered to praise Jesus in a one-night worship experience that organizers say became “a beacon of hope and joy” for the Middle East. “Beirut 2024” was an ecumenical musical event
Former U.N. Ambassador and Republican (GOP) presidential candidate Nikki Haley addressed key political issues including border security, abortion, former President Trump, and the importance of faith during a Fox News town hall event in Des Moines recently. Haley emphasized the
Protestors have blocked streets in Brussels with tractors and started bonfires in front of the European Parliament. On February 1, the Europe-wide farmers’ protest against policies threatening their existence reached Brussels, where protestors blocked many roads with tractors, started bonfires,
A genuine spiritual outpouring that began in 2023 continues at the start of the new year as tens of thousands of young people display an unwavering devotion to Jesus, packing out churches, auditoriums, and stadiums across the country to worship
Pope Francis has received praise extending beyond Catholic circles after calling for a universal ban on surrogacy. In remarks to members of the Diplomatic Corps Accredited to the Holy See, the pontiff declared that “the path to peace calls for
The American ministry Youth for Christ (YFC) is reporting a 20% increase in the number of young people they saw turning to Christ in 2023. The report also shows exciting trends of evangelism amongst young believers. It reveals that in
A new survey has found half of British people view religion as “having more negative consequences for society than positive”. The survey, conducted by the University of Birmingham and funded by the Templeton Religious Trust, explored the beliefs of religious,
