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The Christian Post's top 10 news stories of 2025 (part 2)
This year, Americans witnessed numerous tragedies, including the political assassination of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk, but also saw signs of hope, such as the Trump administration's brokering of several peace deals worldwide. A global spotlight was placed on the persecution of Christians, particularly in Nigeria, and after years of prayer, the U.S. is finally witnessing the beginnings of the dismantling of transgender ideology. Here are CP's top stories of 2025.

Trump 2.0: A weekly review of the president’s second term
A recap of the Trump administration's most impactful actions this week.

US conducts 'powerful and deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
U.S. military forces conducted airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking a symbolically timed military action in what President Donald Trump described as a "powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum."

The Christian Post's top 10 news stories of 2025 (part 1)
This year was filled with unexpected plot twists, moments of celebration, and immense sorrow and tragedy. Read part 1 of The Christian Post's top 10 news stories that shaped our world in 2025.

Virginia ministry brings hope of Christmas to inmates, correctional staff facing holiday isolation
A Virginia-based ministry plans to deliver nearly 75,000 "Hope Packs" containing devotionals, hygiene items and the Gospel message to incarcerated people, correctional staff and inmates' families worldwide this year, expanding an effort to combat holiday isolation behind bars.

StubHub apologizes after listing Christian concert about Jesus as a heavy metal show
A major online ticket reseller has apologized after mistakenly listing a Christian concert about the life of Jesus as a heavy metal concert.

Nigerian Christian sentenced to death by hanging granted full pardon after pressure from US lawmaker
A Nigerian Christian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani radical in self-defense following an attack on his farm has been released from prison after Adamawa state Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri issued a full pardon following pressure from a U.S. congressman.

'An early Christmas gift': 130 abducted Catholic school students, staff freed in Nigeria
Nigerian officials announced Monday that the remaining 130 students and staff abducted from a Catholic school in the country's north have been freed, ending a harrowing month-long captivity and allowing families to reunite just in time for Christmas.

Russell Brand charged with additional rape, sexual assault offenses
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault after two more women came forward with allegations, London’s Metropolitan Police announced Tuesday.

Judge files lawsuit seeking to overturn Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling
A Texas judge who refused to marry same-sex couples because of her faith has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage nationwide.


















