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Christianity February 18, 2023

'Asbury Revival' marathon worship enters 10th day, similar services grow on other college campuses

The marathon worship service at Asbury University that began on Feb. 8 continues to draw participants from across the country as worship enters its tenth day.

Protestant February 7, 2023

Church of England to consider gender-neutral God: reports

The Church of England is considering referring to God in “non-gendered” terms during church services in break with centuries of tradition.

Donald Trump January 17, 2023

Trump says evangelical leaders not yet endorsing him is 'sign of disloyalty'

Former President Donald Trump is accusing evangelical faith leaders of "disloyalty" due to the lack of widespread endorsement for his 2024 presidential bid.

Christianity January 3, 2023

California pastor John MacArthur 'doing better' after sudden illness

John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in California, is recovering after a health scare earlier in the week that prevented him from preaching.

Media December 24, 2022

Many churches cancel services on Christmas day: Enjoy some 'time with your family'

Many protestant pastors are opting not to host Christmas day services this year, since the holiday falls on a Sunday, opting for Christmas Eve services instead.

Iran September 20, 2022

Iranian police open fire on demonstrators protesting woman's alleged murder over Hijab law: report

At least five people were killed when Iranian police opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the alleged in-custody murder of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman.

Christianity August 23, 2022

Church of England names its first racial justice director

The Church of England has appointed its first "racial justice director" after previously apologizing for its role in the slave trade and passing antisemitic laws.

Protestant July 11, 2022

Church of England refuses to define the word 'woman'

The Church of England declined to give a definition for the word "woman," instead saying that offering a definition of the word now needed "additional care."

RELIGION June 9, 2022

Methodist leaders say 'rebellion and dysfunction' over LGBT issues splitting denomination

Leaders in the United Methodist Church explained the deeper reasons behind the widening gulf within the third-largest Protestant denomination in the United States.

Christianity May 18, 2022

Abortion 'must be legal and accessible': Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Evangelical Lutheran Church released a statement Tuesday stating opposition to the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

RELIGION March 1, 2022

Finland has shifted to 'secular religion,' 'postmodernism,' says Finnish bishop on trial for intolerance

Juhana Pohjola, a bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Church of Finland, is on trial in his home country for questioning the church's participation in an LGBT pride event.