Christ did not save us into solitude; He saved us into a body. These articles take up the church — her worship, her ordinances, her failures, and her irreplaceable life together.
Sudanese Militia Kills Pastor, Abducts Family in Nuba MountainsA breakaway militia shot Episcopal pastor Adel Idris Jongool dead and abducted a rival pastor's family in Sudan's Nuba Mountains in late July.
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70 Million Christians Pray for Jerusalem Peace This OctoberChristians worldwide unite on October 4th, 2026, for the 24th Annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, supporting Israel.
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Two Nuns at the Cooking Fire: A Monastery MournsA drone struck an Ethiopian monastery as women prepared a feast-day meal. Two were killed. A pastoral reflection on grief, prayer, and God's regard.
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Militia Kills Nine of Nigerian Pastor's Family, Threatens Him NextMilitants killed nine relatives of Nigerian pastor Ezekiel Dachomo in Plateau State on July 12, then threatened to kill him next in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
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CAR Priest Gunned Down Day After Baptizing 175 ChristiansFr. Crépin Martial Monga was shot dead in Zémio, Central African Republic, a day after baptizing 175 believers displaced by violence.
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Fulani Gunmen Kill 9 in Pastor Dachomo's Family in Plateau StateFulani militants killed nine members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Nigeria's Plateau State on July 12, then vowed to kill him next.
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Gunmen Kill Central African Republic Priest After Baptizing 175A Catholic priest in Central African Republic was shot dead the day after baptizing 175 believers, many displaced by regional violence.
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China Frees Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin, Eight Remain JailedChina released Beijing pastor Ezra Jin after nine months in detention, following President Trump's direct appeal to Xi Jinping; eight church leaders remain jailed.
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Iran Seizes Historic Tehran Church, Evicts 20 Christian FamiliesIran has confiscated Tehran's oldest Protestant church and evicted 20 Armenian and Assyrian Christian families as UN experts demand a reversal.
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Mobs Attack Four Churches in India's West Bengal After BJP WinMobs assaulted a pastor and congregants, vandalized a church, and threatened a Christian widow across West Bengal, India, in early July 2026.
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Egypt Arrests Coptic Christian Victims After Mob Attacks ChurchA mob stoned a Coptic church in Minya, Egypt on July 8; police then arrested four beaten Christians, freeing them only after they dropped charges.
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Five Shot at Detroit Funeral, All Expected to SurviveA fight at a Detroit funeral turned to gunfire Friday, wounding five; police say advance warning and quick response spared lives.
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Iran Seizes Tehran's Oldest Protestant Church, Evicts FamiliesIranian authorities move to confiscate Tehran's 1876 St. Peter's Evangelical Church, ordering 20 Armenian and Assyrian families to leave.
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China Releases Pastor Ezra Jin After Trump-Xi DiplomacyBeijing pastor Ezra Jin, held nine months in China's Zion Church crackdown, reunites with family in Los Angeles after Trump raised his case with Xi.
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Nicaragua Arrests Ailing Bishop, Three Priests After MassNicaraguan police detained 80-year-old Bishop Abelardo Mata twice in two days after he prayed for persecuted Christians at a Mass in Estelí.
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Brooklyn Church Wins Reprieve From Demolition After Arson FireA 173-year-old Brooklyn church burned in a suspected arson June 19; the city paused its demolition July 14 so the congregation can save it.
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China Raids Chengdu House Church Again, Detains 33 BelieversSichuan police stormed Early Rain Covenant Church's Sunday service June 14, detaining 33 members as China's crackdown on house churches escalates.
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Iran Moves to Seize Tehran's Oldest Protestant ChurchIranian agents ordered 20 Christian families to leave Tehran's 150-year-old St. Peter's Church as the regime moves to seize the compound.
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China Frees Pastor Ezra Jin After Trump-Xi Summit TalksChinese authorities freed Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin after nine months in custody; he reunited with family in Los Angeles on July 3.
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Derbyshire Chaplain Cleared After Seven-Year Gender Sermon FightRev. Bernard Randall, sacked as a Derbyshire school chaplain over a 2019 sermon on gender ideology, wins vindication after seven years.
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Nicaragua Detains 80-Year-Old Bishop Over Persecution PrayerNicaraguan police twice detained 80-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata after he prayed publicly for persecuted Christians in Estelí.
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Iran Moves to Confiscate Tehran's Oldest Protestant ChurchIranian authorities order roughly 20 Armenian and Assyrian families to leave Tehran's 150-year-old St. Peter's Church ahead of state seizure.
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Russian Strikes Kill 52 in Kyiv; Church Leaders Condemn AttackRussian missile and drone strikes killed at least 52 people in Kyiv apartment blocks, drawing condemnation from Ukraine's church leaders.
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China Frees Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin After Trump AppealPastor Ezra Jin, founder of Beijing's Zion Church, reaches Los Angeles after nine months detained, freed following Trump's direct appeal to Xi Jinping.
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Trump Administration Backs Catholic Preschools in Colorado CaseSolicitor General Sauer filed a brief backing two Denver-area Catholic preschools excluded from Colorado's universal pre-K program.
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Eucharistic Pilgrims March Through Philadelphia on July 5Thousands closed the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia July 5, tying America's 250th birthday to a call to faith.
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ICE Detains McAllen Nun Walking to Sunday MassICE agents detained Sister Leticia Ugboaja, 56, as she walked to Sunday Mass in McAllen, Texas, confiscating her rosary before releasing her hours later.
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Server Stabs Austin Priest After Years-Long Confession GrudgeAn Austin server is charged with stabbing his Catholic pastor at a steakhouse, saying the priest mocked him during confession years earlier.
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St. Paul Protesters Seek Dismissal of Church ChargesDefendants who disrupted a St. Paul church's Sunday service in January ask a federal judge to drop charges under the FACE Act.
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Kerr County Unveils Memorial Cross One Year After Deadly FloodKerrville dedicates a 20-foot steel cross as Texas Hill Country marks one year since a flood killed 139, including 27 at Camp Mystic.
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Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Prayer House in West JavaA mob assaulted worshippers and threatened arson at a Christian prayer house in West Java, Indonesia, on June 24, demanding its closure.
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Church Worker Charged with Video Voyeurism in Lake CountyA church worker in Lake County faces charges of video voyeurism, highlighting the consequences of hidden sin within faith communities.
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Church Provides Guidance for Aspiring MissionariesThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints releases guidelines to help prospective full-time missionaries prepare for their service.
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Cardinal Brislin Addresses Pope on Humanity's FutureCardinal Brislin addresses the Pope at the Consistory, discussing humanity's role in shaping its future and the Catholic Church's response.
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Pope Francis Declares War Is Never Blessed by GodPope Francis emphasizes that war is never blessed by God at the Consistory Opening Mass, urging for peace and reflection on moral implications.
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Trump Commission Advocates Church-State 'Bridges' in New ReportA commission under former President Trump calls for building 'bridges' between church and state in a recent draft report.
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Hidden Church in Laos Demonstrates Bold Faith Amid PersecutionIn Laos, Christians Kanya and Phonesay remain steadfast in their faith despite facing persecution, representing a hidden church.
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Jerusalem Latin Patriarch Commits to Gaza ChristiansJerusalem's Latin Patriarch pledges unwavering support to Gaza's Christian community amid ongoing challenges.
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European Evangelical Alliance Condemns Russian Strike on Kyiv MonasteryEuropean Evangelical Alliance condemns Russian military strike that damaged a monastery in Kyiv, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives.
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Fruitland Park Church Leader Arrested in Hidden Camera ProbeA Fruitland Park church overseer is arrested following a hidden camera investigation, raising concerns about accountability within religious communities.
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Orthodox Assembly Urges Global Protection for Persecuted ChristiansThe Interparliamentary Assembly On Orthodoxy calls for stronger protection of Christians facing persecution worldwide.
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Church Leaders Threatened by Militants in Colombian Election Run-UpAmidst the Colombian presidential election, church leaders face threats from militants, raising concerns about religious freedom and safety.
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Relics of Sayfo Martyrs Transferred to Mosul CathedralRelics of Sayfo Martyrs Fr. Yousif Zakaria and Fr. Behnam Mikho are moved to Mosul's Al-Tahira Grand Cathedral before beatification.
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Confession and Healing: A Path Toward RedemptionPope Leo XIV's apology for the Church's role in slavery reminds us of the power of confession and forgiveness in healing past wounds.
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A Light in the Midst of ShadowsReflecting on recent church disruptions in Indonesia and enduring faith.
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A Moment of Reflection: Seeking Forgiveness for Past WrongsExploring the Church of England's apology for forced adoptions through a biblical lens of confession and healing.
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Walking With the Enslaved: A Spiritual ReckoningRichmond churches retrace the slave trail, confronting history and seeking transformation through faith.
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What Does True Faith Look Like?Reflect on the courage of Beijing church leaders, standing firm in faith amidst persecution, guided by scripture.
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Faith Under Fire: The Unyielding Spirit of Early Rain ChurchExplore the resilience of China's Early Rain Church amid persecution, grounded in scripture's call to stand firm in faith.
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What Lies Hidden in the Shadows?Exploring accountability and justice within the church through Scripture.
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Singing Hymns in the Face of PersecutionIn Jiangyou, China, Christians face persecution during worship, yet their faith remains unshaken.
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Standing Firm in Faith Amidst PersecutionExploring the trials of Christians facing persecution in India and the biblical call to endure.
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Finding Hope After the Tent FellReflecting on a tragic event at a church celebration and finding solace through scripture.
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A Voice of Hope Amidst ShadowsPope Leo XIV's rally in Spain addresses depression, violence, and hope through faith.
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A Test of Faith: The Presbyterian Vote on MonogamyAs polyamory gains visibility, the Presbyterian Church faces a crucial vote on monogamy, challenging traditional values.
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Faith Tested in the Fires of PersecutionIn Ethiopia, faith stands firm despite violent attacks on Orthodox Christians and their sacred sites.
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