Pacific islanders on the small island nation of Tokelau have received the first complete Bible translation in their local heart language of Tokelauan. Announcing the accomplishment on social media on Dec. 3, the United Bible Societies (UBS) hailed the news as a “historic milestone for one of the world’s most remote island nations.”
Televangelist David E Taylor, who was arrested by federal authorities on multiple charges connected to a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy last month, allegedly encouraged his followers to
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday chose James Checchio to be next in line to serve as archbishop of New Orleans. Checchio, who is the current bishop of Metuchen, N.J., will succeed Archbishop Gregory Aymond w...
Many Black pastors in the largest African American Christian denominations linked the veneration of Kirk — who used his platform to denigrate Black people, immigrants, women, Muslims, and LGBTQ+ people — to the history of weaponizing faith to justify colonialism, enslavement, and bigotry.
A Roman Catholic cardinal facing criticism over his intention to honor a pro-abortion lawmaker is defending his decision despite warnings that giving the senator a Lifetime Achievement Award would
Churches in Australia are being encouraged to learn how to better welcome and include neurodivergent Christians at an upcoming conference, “Belonging by Design,” to be held Oct. 17–18 at Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East, Melbourne. Organized by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in partnership with ministry resource group Intergen, the event is designed to highlight the voices of neurodivergent followers of Jesus, along with their families, carers and advocates. Organizers say the gatherin
Hindu relatives of a 20-year-old Christian woman in central India raped her and nearly killed her mother for their faith in Christ, sources said.
An analysis of studies conducted by Lifeway Research in the U.S. has identified several factors that predict whether a Protestant pastor is likely to remain in ministry or step away. The research, which compared data from current and former pastors, provides insight into the professional and personal elements that contribute to a pastor's career longevity. The study reports that a small percentage of pastors, specifically 1.1% of all U.S. Protestant pastors, leave their ministry roles each year
A Nigerian musician sentenced to death in 2020 for sharing alleged blasphemous messages on WhatsApp has challenged blasphemy laws in Nigeria’s highest court. Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, in jail awaiting a retrial, has petitioned Nigeria’s Supreme Court to declare the Kano state law on blasphemy unconstitutional. Through his lawyer, Kola Alapinni, Aminu has also challenged his conviction, when he was tried and sentenced without legal representation.
Ukrainian evangelicals have officially joined the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) following a three-year process that culminated in a unanimous vote at the alliance’s annual members meeting on Sept. 17, 2025, according to reporting by Evangelical Focus.
Burnout isn’t unique to Silicon Valley tech workers or teachers who’ve had one too many parent-teacher conferences. It’s become a defining feature of
