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Disability rights protections face major changes after Trump administration actions challenge federal requirements for community-based care. A Catholic philosopher and father of twin daughters with disabilities warns that these changes could threaten their independence and family life. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead decision
Ancient Christian prayer and liturgy provided unexpected comfort for musician Andrew Osenga during a devastating family crisis. About 15 years ago, a burst pipe flooded his home, forcing his family to relocate for six months. Overwhelmed by financial pressures, home repairs and caring for three young children, Osenga began attending an Anglican church. He discovered
Latino evangelical voters face difficult political decisions ahead of the 2026 midterms as immigration enforcement disrupts Hispanic churches. Pastors report declining attendance, deported congregants and growing anxiety among immigrant families. William Rodriguez, an Assemblies of God superintendent overseeing nearly 340 congregations in Southern California, says most churches have experienced immigration-related detentions or deportations. Two evangelical
The Episcopal General Convention 2027 will bring significant changes to the denomination’s legislative gathering in Phoenix, Arizona. Scheduled for July 3-8, the six-day meeting will emphasize prayer, Bible study and collaborative decision-making. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris announced the vision under the theme “Rising in Hope.” Bishops and
The demolition of a Chinese church in Zhejiang province has transformed an independent Christian sanctuary into a public park displaying the national flag. Authorities destroyed Yazhong Church, also called Yayang Church, in Taishun County on May 19th. The congregation belongs to the Local Church movement, rooted in the teachings of Chinese preacher Watchman Nee. Its
Cleveland-area pastor Israel Ford sparked controversy after publicly introducing his second wife at LifeWorks Church. Ford, who founded the congregation in 2009, announced his polygynous marriage in an Instagram video posted Oct. 25. His first wife and fellow pastor, Lydia Ford, introduced Minister Shakayla Talley Ford during the service. Congregants responded with a standing ovation.
A federal appeals court has sided with The Episcopal Church and 26 interfaith partners challenging ICE enforcement at churches. The D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 that religious organizations have standing to contest the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policy. The ruling reverses an April 2025 district court decision that found the organizations had not demonstrated an imminent
A former Lifeway executive faces 22 criminal charges following allegations that he diverted ministry funds for personal use. Tennessee authorities arrested Giancarlo Montemayor-Trejo on Oct. 20 after a Williamson County grand jury indicted him Oct. 7. The charges include felony theft, forgery, computer offenses and criminal simulation. Authorities set his bond at $250,000, and he
The Mormon Church’s real estate empire extends far beyond temples and other religious properties. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns at least 2.4 million acres across the United States, according to Bloomberg. These Mormon Church land holdings carry an assessed value exceeding $20 billion. But their actual market value could be considerably
Tammy Sue Bakker’s apology marks a rare public statement from Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s daughter. She said she left her father’s ministry in 2022 because its message no longer reflected her own and admitted to years of estrangement from Jim Bakker, only learning he was in hospice just three hours before his death. She
Political issues in the church have become familiar to many Americans who worship regularly. A Pew Research Center survey found that 66% of U.S. adults who attend services at least monthly heard clergy address at least one political or social issue in recent months. Abortion, Israel, and homosexuality ranked among the most common subjects, and
Early Christian discoveries in Turkey are reshaping views of Anatolia’s role in the faith’s rise. Across modern-day Turkey, archaeologists have uncovered churches, tombs, inscriptions, and artifacts that highlight a region central to early Christianity. The most striking find emerged in Iznik, where a third-century fresco shows Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Researchers describe it as
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