China urging underground Catholics to join the state church, according to a report
The Chinese government has ramped up surveillance and restrictions affecting its estimated 12 million Catholics, intensifying efforts to pressure underground communities to affiliate with the state-controlled church, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. This pressure is seen as part of a long-term campaign to align religious groups with Communist Party ideologies, the organization […]
Financial advisor reportedly took millions from the Swedish Church of New York
Charges Against Financial Advisor for Church Fraud A financial advisor and baker is facing serious allegations of fraud involving over $3.8 million in donations intended for a historic Swedish church in New York. It is claimed that Olof Olson, 45, siphoned these funds over a span of six years while serving on the chapel’s board, […]
Pope Leo XIV starts a visit to four African countries as the Catholic church grows.
Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Nation Tour of Africa Pope Leo XIV started his trip across Africa on Monday, marking his fourth international visit since taking office in 2025. This journey focuses on a continent where the Catholic Church is experiencing significant growth. Interestingly, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a place where many have faced […]
‘Nonsense’ in the church? Rick Burgess addresses the language debate in Pentecostal congregations
Podcast Discussion on Speaking in Tongues Recently, on the spiritual warfare podcast “Strange Encounters,” host Rick Burgess shared a listener’s concerns about practices he’s observed at a Pentecostal church. The listener expressed discomfort, questioning if the chaotic behavior—like speaking in tongues and pushing others—indicated a lack of respect for the Holy Spirit, or if it […]
How the current denial of God traces back to old church heresies: The Robertsons explain it.
Changes in God’s Revelation There was a period when God disclosed Himself in quite astonishing and direct ways. In the Old Testament, He manifested as a pillar of cloud and fire, guiding the Israelites through the wilderness. He showed His presence at Mount Sinai with thunder, lightning, thick smoke, and a loud trumpet to share […]
Man tackled at Houston church while carrying a loaded gun and 100 rounds
A man in Texas, equipped with a loaded firearm and over 100 rounds of ammunition, engaged with a security guard at a Houston church before firing shots, as reported by the police. Emmanuel Asono Mbwabi, 23, faces two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to court filings. On March 15, Mbwabi entered […]
Security guard confronts armed individual at church service in Houston, according to police.
Texas Man Arrested After Confrontation at Church A man from Texas, identified as Emmanuel Asono Mbwabi, 23, has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault after an incident at a church in Houston. Authorities reported that he was equipped with a loaded gun and over 100 rounds of ammunition. This incident occurred on March […]
Taylor Frankie Paul announces her departure from the Mormon church following a domestic violence scandal.
Taylor Frankie Paul Leaves Mormon Church Amid Domestic Violence Scandal Taylor Frankie Paul has announced her departure from the Mormon Church, stating it follows an intense period marked by a “Hell on Earth” domestic violence scandal that deeply affected her life. On Easter Sunday, Paul shared a video montage on Instagram, reflecting on her struggles […]
Green Party aims to separate the Church of England from the government
UK reduces focus on social media regulation London: The Green Party in the UK, which leans left, has expressed intentions to detach the Church of England from the state in the upcoming general election, which is required to take place by August 2029. The Church of England has been the established church since the Reformation […]
Two Men Set Fire to Catholic Church in Retaliation Plan Before Holy Week, DOJ Reveals
Arson Charges Filed Against Two Men for Church Fire On Thursday, the Department of Justice reported that two men from Columbia, Louisiana, have been charged with arson for allegedly setting a Catholic church ablaze just before Holy Week. Authorities found that Anthony Dillon Jr., 19, and James Dale Smith IV, 21, broke into St. John’s […]