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Nigerian court acquits evangelist charged with kidnapping after helping convert to safety
A court in northeast Nigeria has acquitted a Nigerian Christian evangelist of kidnapping charges related to facilitating safe passage and accommodation for a 17-year-old Christian convert facing death threats.
Pastor removed from San Diego police oversight board over LGBT beliefs sues mayor
A San Diego County human relations commissioner and pastor has filed a lawsuit against San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for removing him from a city board, alleging discrimination against his religious beliefs. The action followed the pastor's abstention from a vote condemning transphobia, citing his Christian faith.
Dozens killed by Israeli airstrikes on schools, refugee camp in Gaza, Hamas says
The Hamas-run government health ministry is charging that Israel has targeted a UN refugee camp school in northern Gaza with a deadly airstrike on Saturday. The Israeli military is investigating the incident and has previously accused Hamas of using school buildings to hide weapons.
Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples
The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination's stance on same-sex relationships.
Last pupil of 121 Bethel Baptist High School students abducted by radical Fulani escapes captors
Treasure Ayuba, the final captive from the 121 students abducted from Bethel Baptist High School in Nigeria’s Kaduna state in 2021, has escaped his captors. His escape ends a harrowing ordeal that lasted over two years.
Kenyan cult pastor found guilty of illegal filming; not yet charged over 400 deaths
Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, a Kenyan preacher linked to a doomsday cult resulting in over 400 deaths after he ordered church members to fast so they could “meet Jesus,” has been found guilty of operating a film studio without a license.
Algerian gov’t cracks down on house churches, arrests pastors amid Israel-Hamas war
The Algerian government has intensified its clampdown on house churches, imposing a strict limit of 10 people per gathering, according to a report, which says several Algerian church leaders were recently sentenced to prison.
Christian groups provide relief to thousands impacted by Hurricane Otis in Mexico
Samaritan’s Purse and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency are among the Christian groups providing critical aid to the thousands affected by last month’s Hurricane Otis in Mexico, which unexpectedly intensified to a Category 5 storm, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly in the city of Acapulco.
Muslim-turned-atheist rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she is now a Christian
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim and renowned critic of Islam, has revealed her conversion to Christianity, describing her journey from Islam to atheism and ultimately to Christianity.
Pastor Scott Sauls to resign from Nashville megachurch: report
Scott Sauls, the senior pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, is poised to resign, according to reports. His decision comes amid a lengthy disciplinary process, attracting widespread attention.