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Ongoing Legal Battle Over Religious Beliefs and School Policy Irish teacher Enoch Burke’s imprisonment continues into Christmas, as a High Court judge ruled last week that he must remain jailed until he acknowledges his contempt of court. Burke has refused to comply with multiple court orders barring him from the
The possible deportation of Iranian Christian converts Mahan and Mozhan Motahari has drawn sharp concern from church leaders, immigration advocates, and lawmakers. The sisters, active members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean, Virginia, were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in early December while visiting the U.S.
Christian rap icon Lecrae ends his touring career after two decades on the road, marking the end of a significant chapter in Christian hip-hop. The 46-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist shared that his current “Reconstruction” tour, wrapping up in Brisbane on Dec. 13, will be his last. Starting in Harare, Zimbabwe,
A new Lifeway Research study reveals that holiday generosity remains strong among American Protestant churchgoers. Conducted online in early September 2025, the survey sampled 1,200 adults who attend Protestant or non-denominational churches at least monthly. It found that 84% of respondents made at least one additional donation—either financial or material—during
Former Truett McConnell University vice president Bradley Reynolds now faces a felony indictment for allegedly lying to police about his relationship with student-employee Hayle Swinson. The Bradley Reynolds indictment includes three counts of making false statements to Sgt. Anthony Sims, during a March 1, 2024, interview, and each count could
New video footage has surfaced, allegedly showing FARC dissidents transporting and interrogating eight Christian leaders shortly before executing them and burying them in a mass grave in Colombia. The footage, recovered from a captured guerrilla’s phone, adds new evidence in a case that has drawn national and international attention due
Emotional Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts More than 60 Indigenous cultural artifacts, including a rare Inuvialuit sealskin kayak, have returned to Canada after over 100 years in the Vatican’s possession. The repatriation marks a historic and emotional moment for many Indigenous communities across Canada. These artifacts, considered cultural ancestors by Indigenous
The suspension of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six, two University of Alabama student magazines, has sparked backlash from alumni and press freedom advocates. The decision, which the university linked to a recent U.S. Department of Justice memo on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has been met with concern and action from
In Lebanon’s largest prison, two unlikely allies—Aya Yamout and Father Marwan Ghanem—are reshaping how extremist inmates are rehabilitated. Both work to reduce radicalization in Block B of Roumieh prison, a notorious wing housing jihadist militants. But while their methods differ, their shared focus is on human dignity, not ideology. Aya
A Defining Moment in the National Spotlight Bishop Mariann Budde, leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., became a national figure during the traditional interfaith prayer service following a recent presidential inauguration. Speaking with clarity and conviction, she felt called to say something meaningful, though uncertain of how it
Harsh Monitoring Undermines Official Religious Freedom Religious persecution in Laos, especially against Christians, continues to escalate despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. Christians, who make up just 1.7% of the population, face increasing restrictions under the Communist government. Although the constitution allows citizens to practice religion, authorities tightly monitor all
Anglican Roots Persist in a Changing Religious Landscape At the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, Lessons and Carols remains a central tradition, preserving the school’s Anglican identity. Though Episcopalians make up only 20% of the student body, the beloved Advent service draws people from all faith backgrounds. The
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