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.
A Minnesota pastor and longtime chaplain collapsed and died after helping a stranded motorist outside his church. The death of James “Jim” Bzoskie, 76, has prompted an outpouring of grief from community members and law enforcement officials.
An Oklahoma state lawmaker is urging his constituents to turn to prayer after city planning officials gave preliminary approval to a massive development in northern Oklahoma that includes a mosque and a retail center.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is offering a $3,000 holiday stipend to Illegal aliens who voluntarily leave the United States through self-deportation by the end of the calendar year.
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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.
A multi-agency operation led to the recovery of over 40 critically missing children who were at risk of violence, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, domestic violence or criminal exposure, but will now be home safe in time for Christmas.
A North Texas mayor is defending a decision to rescind an Episcopalian priest's invitation to open a city meeting with prayer after learning the pastor’s church hosted a drag show event with children in attendance.
A fifth suspect in a far-left terrorist group’s New Year’s Eve bombing plot, a former member of the U.S. Marines trained in combat who uses the aliases “Darkwitch She/Her" and "Kateri The Witch," was arrested on his way to New Orleans with guns, a gas canister and body armor in the car, according to court documents.
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.
A small Maine congregation is suing a regional body of The United Methodist Church, claiming that the mainline denomination is trying to take over its property.
A watchdog group declared that media personality Tucker Carlson is the 2025 "Antisemite of the Year," highlighting the political commentator’s false statements about Israel and platforming of individuals who are infamous for spreading Jew hatred.
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