USA
The faith-based film "David" outperformed the new SpongeBob movie at the box office despite being shown in significantly fewer cinemas across the country. "David," which tells the biblical story of King David, achieved higher per-screen averages than the widely distributed SpongeBob SquarePants film, demonstrating strong audience
USA
Actor Lucas Black revealed that becoming a father brought him back to his Christian faith after a period of distance from God. Black, known for his roles in "Sling Blade," "Friday Night Lights," and "NCIS: New Orleans," shared that parenthood transformed his spiritual life
UK
The National Churches Trust distributed £900,000 in emergency grants to hundreds of churches across the United Kingdom facing closure as rising repair costs and government funding cuts place historic buildings under severe financial strain. The grants will support urgent restoration projects allowing churches, chapels, and meeting houses to continue
USA
Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are demanding an independent prosecutor after revelations that a lead attorney's family member witnessed the September shooting and communicated details to prosecutors handling the case. Robinson's defense team filed a motion in
Orthodox News
Mass protests have erupted across Iran as the country's economy collapses, with demonstrators chanting "death to the dictator" while facing violent crackdowns from security forces, raising concerns about persecution of Christian protesters among those demanding basic rights. Protests began in Tehran and spread to university campuses
Africa
Islamic State West Africa Province released an image of a burning Christian village in Adamawa State alongside a statement declaring all Christians in Nigeria are legitimate targets, offering believers the choice to convert to Islam or pay jizyah tax to avoid being killed. ISWAP published the image showing flames consuming
Europe
The 154 year old Vondelkerk in Amsterdam was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, with the entire neo Gothic church engulfed in flames causing the 50 meter tower and roof to collapse as authorities declared the historic landmark could not be saved. The fire
Orthodox News
Christian persecution watchdog Release International warned that deaths of Nigerian believers could double in 2026 unless swift international action is taken to clamp down on attacks, with more than 7,000 Christians killed in the first 220 days of 2025 alone. Release International's Annual Persecution Trends Report highlighted
Protestant News
A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana ski resort killed approximately 40 people and injured 115 during New Year celebrations, prompting 400 people to gather Thursday evening for a church service to honor the victims. The fire broke out around 1:30 AM January 1, 2026 at the
Europe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced December 31, 2025 that Israel is developing an international agenda to support Christian communities facing persecution in Nigeria and across Africa and the Middle East, declaring Israel will provide intelligence and resources to protect believers worldwide. Netanyahu made the announcement during a meeting with
UK
Twenty seven British MPs and peers urged incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally to abandon the Church of England's £100 million slavery reparations plan, warning the initiative diverts funds legally required for parish ministry while churches across England struggle to remain open. The parliamentarians sent a letter
Protestant News
Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty married Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, in a star studded ceremony at Bath Abbey on December 27, 2025, with the Christian athlete who publicly credits his faith with saving him from depression and alcoholism exchanging vows in the historic church that holds