A crucifix that was originally found amid the ruins of a church during World War I has been repatriated to France after being housed in a church in England’s East Midlands for over a century. …
At the 34th General Synod held in Indianapolis, the United Church of Christ elected its first female general minister and president. The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson is not only the first female leader of UCC …
Over the weekend, France’s bishops, in solidarity with other religious leaders, responded to the ongoing turmoil in the country by urging for peace, dialogue, and a restoration of tranquility. In addition, on July 1, officials …
Israel Oluwole Olofinjana from the One People Commission writes about reverse missionaries traveling from Africa to Europe for Premier Christianity. The trend mirrors the historical stereotype of Christian missionaries leaving Europe, seeing the rest of …
According to Ryan Burge, a political scientist and preacher associated with the American Baptist Church, American churches have turned into havens for well-educated, married, middle-class families with children. Burge’s conclusions are based on a recent …
The Southern Baptist Convention faced the departure of one of its largest congregations due to tensions within the denomination regarding the role of women in the pulpit. Elevation Church, based in Matthews, North Carolina, sent …
In early June, the Fowler United Methodist Church in Maryland experienced a high degree of vandalism, resulting in extensive damage to its sanctuary. The historically Black church, known for its red-carpeted sanctuary, was left in …
Hannah Keziah Agustin of Christianity Today writes about how Filipino Christian leaders are working to reconcile their religious beliefs with the legacy of colonialism. The Philippines remain one of the few Christian-majority countries in Asia, …
The Church of England (C of E) has strongly refuted accusations that its safeguarding procedures are unreliable and pose a risk to vulnerable individuals. Responding to claims made by an independent reviewer, the church has …
Recently, the Vatican conducted an apostolic visitation, which is a rare disciplinary investigation, into the Catholic Diocese of Tyler, Texas, which operates under the leadership of Bishop Joseph E. Strickland. Bishop Strickland is known for …