Catholic churches FILLED for Easter as conversions soar
Over the weekend, Catholic churches across the United States and other Western regions experienced a significant influx of new members. This surge, particularly among young converts, might be seen as a rebound rather than a trend, according to some analysts. At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, Archbishop José Gomez […]
Treasury to Develop Guidance for Churches Following Court Ruling Invalidating IRS Agreement on Political Candidate Endorsement
Judge Dismisses IRS Agreement on Political Endorsements by Churches A federal judge recently overturned an agreement that allowed churches to support political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. This decision has implications related to the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits such endorsements. The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS are now looking into providing more guidance […]
Churches enhance their Easter outreach with drones and skydiving bunnies.
Easter Celebrations at American Churches Take to the Skies This year, American churches are getting creative with their Easter celebrations, incorporating drone shows, bunny skydives, and helicopter egg drops into their festivities. Last Saturday, Compass Church in Salinas, California, organized the Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop, featuring a skydiving bunny. According to their website announcement, […]
Court Dismisses IRS Deal Permitting Churches to Support Candidates
A federal judge has turned down President Donald Trump’s agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that would let churches endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker, appointed by Trump, stated he doesn’t have the authority to approve the settlements involving the IRS, two Texas churches, and the […]
Benjamin Hall examines churches across America in a special series.
Exploring America’s Sacred Spaces Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall is traveling across the United States to tell the compelling stories behind various churches that have significantly influenced the country’s faith and identity. His journey reveals centuries-old cathedrals that have survived hurricanes and fires, as well as sacred sites paying homage to fallen heroes. Hall emphasizes […]
Florida legislation would permit churches to employ armed volunteers for safety.
Florida Bill on Armed Security at Places of Worship A new bill in Florida might enable churches, synagogues, mosques, and other worship sites to employ armed volunteers for security purposes without needing professional certification. Senate Bill 52, which gained unanimous support earlier this month, proposes that these places of worship can utilize armed volunteers instead […]
Man who murdered pastor and displayed him in a crucifixion position claims God will give him strength to kill 13 more and destroy all churches.
Arrest Made in Pastor’s Murder Case A man has been taken into custody for allegedly planning to attack multiple Christian leaders related to the murder of a well-known pastor in Arizona. The remains of 76-year-old Pastor William Schoeneman, who served at New River Bible Chapel, were found in his residence during a welfare check last […]
Vandalized Churches, Interrupted Services and Progressive Assault on Religious Freedom
Protests Erupt at Minnesota Church Over Anti-ICE Demonstration Last Sunday, congregants at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, began to pray and read from their Bibles—not as part of their scheduled service, but in reaction to a disruptive anti-ICE protest that interrupted their worship. This act seemed to infringe on their constitutional right to freely […]
Progressive Churches Have Brought in Migrants — Now They’re Turning Supporters Against ICE
Churches Oppose ICE in Wake of Recent Violence Churches of Christ are calling on their congregations to stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a surge of support for immigrants entering the country. In light of the January 7 shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, clergy across Minnesota have begun to vocalize their […]
We Will Not Support Funding Unless Changes Are Made, Such as Restricting Access to Churches
Discussion on Government Shutdown and ICE Funding During Wednesday’s episode of “Morning Joe,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discussed the potential for a government shutdown related to ICE funding. He emphasized the importance of including measures in the final government funding bill to “prevent ICE from attacking houses of worship, hospitals, and schools.” Co-host […]