Thousands of world leaders, activists, lawmakers, and more descended on Washington recently with the goal of shining a spotlight on those being persecuted for their faith. They’re a part of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, which was created to
Nearly 500 churches have been destroyed during the first year of the Ukraine war. The Ukrainian Institute for Religious Freedom has revealed that many other sacred places have also been damaged or destroyed. The number of religious buildings damaged has
Immigrants often feel that they are homeless, in a cultural sense. An adopted country can never truly be home because you have internalized the institutions of your homeland by the time you emigrate, and you will always feel something of
Christian surfer Bethany Hamilton, whose life story was depicted in the 2011 film “Soul Surfer,” says she will no longer compete in or support the World Surf League (WSL) now the organization will allow biological men identifying as women to
Clergy in the Church of England will be able to host services of blessing and thanksgiving for couples in same-sex relationships, but not marry them. Under new plans, approved by the church’s legislative body, a new set of prayers will
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) scored a major legislative victory, ushering into law one of the nation’s most sweeping school choice plans. Reynolds spoke with Faithwire and explained why she’s passionate about bringing school choice to the students and families
A large majority of Americans see public calls for prayer in a time of tragedy as a force for good, with such a belief extending across all demographic subgroups. Summit Ministries, in conjunction with McLaughlin & Associates, conducted an online
Catholic bishops in the US have criticised Joe Biden’s latest claim that some church leaders are comfortable that taxpayer funds are being used to carry out abortions. President Biden made the claim when answering a question posed by an White
A number of Americans say they are more open to God now than they were before the coronavirus pandemic. The Barna Group has released a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults that found 44% of U.S. adults described themselves as “more
A Florida megachurch is requiring members to sign their agreement to a statement defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman and stating there are only two biological genders. First Baptist Church of Jacksonville has garnered controversy
