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Europe
Pope Leo XIV visited the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the "Blue Mosque," in Istanbul today as a gesture of respect and fraternity with the Muslim world during his historic six day visit to Turkey and Lebanon. The Blue Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule
USA
Justin Bieber shared his family's faith based values for raising his son, emphasizing the importance of Christian principles in parenting alongside wife Hailey Bieber. The pop superstar, who has been vocal about his Christian faith journey in recent years, discussed how he and Hailey plan to center their
USA
Gateway Church in Texas is seeking the dismissal of a class action lawsuit using the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine, while facing additional legal challenges stemming from leadership controversies. The ecclesiastical abstention doctrine is a legal principle preventing civil courts from interfering in internal church governance, theological disputes, and religious decisions, based
Catholic News
Reports indicate a kidnapped Christian woman in Pakistan was forcibly converted to Islam and married to her Muslim captor, highlighting the systematic pattern of abductions and forced conversions targeting Christian and Hindu girls across the nation. The case represents one of approximately 1,000 Christian and Hindu girls kidnapped annually
Orthodox News
The Nigerian President has declared a state of emergency amid claims of Christian genocide, while churches rally to support victims of violence and abductions. An Anglican priest kidnapped in the country recently died in captivity. The state of emergency comes as Nigeria faces unprecedented levels of violence against Christian communities,
USA
Country music singer Jelly Roll publicly attributed his Grammy nominations to Jesus in a powerful testimony of faith and transformation, according to ChurchLeaders. The tattooed artist, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has become one of country music's most unlikely success stories, rising from a life of crime,
Catholic News
A recent Pew Research Center study indicates that the decline of Christianity in the United States may have slowed, offering the first signs of stabilization after decades of precipitous drops in Christian identification. The research suggests that the rapid decrease in Americans identifying as Christian, which characterized the past two
Asia
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have urged the military to avoid undermining President Ferdinand Marcos Jr amid political unrest that has closed schools and heightened church state tensions. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines issued the warning as the nation faces escalating political instability, with concerns that military
Europe
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey for a six day visit to Turkey and Lebanon, marking his first international trip as pontiff and focusing on Christian unity, Middle East peace, and interfaith dialogue with Islam. The historic visit commemorates 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD,
UK
Amid rising arrests of evangelists, a new parliamentary charter aims to protect street preachers from fines and discrimination in the United Kingdom, following high profile cases of compensation payouts to affected pastors. The Street Preacher's Charter was launched in Parliament to establish clear legal protections for Christian evangelists
USA
The popular Christian comedy duo "The Skit Guys" has dissolved after co founder Eddie James stepped down due to a "moral failure," marking a significant loss for US faith based entertainment. The Skit Guys, founded 25 years ago by Eddie James and Tommy Woodard, became one
Orthodox News
President Donald Trump stated that churches are filling up again and more people are praying, describing religion's return as a "big deal" amid a broader cultural resurgence of Christianity in America. The president's comments come as evangelical leaders report significant shifts in American religious