Crowded churches and rising conversions: Is New York experiencing a revival of Catholicism?
Stabilization of Christian Population in the U.S. The trend of declining Christianity in America seems to have hit a pause, with about 60% of Americans now identifying as Christian, according to data from the Pew Research Center. Among these, 40% are Protestants, 19% are Catholics, and the remaining 3% belong to various other Christian groups. […]
Record Number of Arson Attacks on Christian Churches in Germany
A recently released report from the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe highlights a troubling increase in anti-Christian arson incidents involving churches in Germany. This surge is taking place amid a broader environment of rising intolerance. According to the annual OIDAC Europe report published this week, 2024 saw 33 recorded arson attacks […]
Police look for suspect with Pride flag who damaged three churches with graffiti
Police Seek Suspect in Church Vandalism Case Authorities in New York City are on the lookout for an individual who allegedly committed a series of hate crimes last month. The suspect displayed a Pride flag while defacing three churches with vandalism containing anti-Christian messages. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the incident […]
Wandering Between Churches: Stories from a Traveling Worshipper
Since the summer of 2020, I’ve been hopping between different churches, which has led many “concerned evangelicals” to ask, “What are you looking for?” Initially, I said I was in search of a sacred space. But, truthfully, I realized that sacredness is where the faithful gather, where God’s voice can be heard through prayer. We […]
Florida man taken into custody for allegedly threatening to target churches online.
A man from Florida has been fired and subsequently arrested due to alleged online threats against a church. Authorities revealed the details surrounding Michael Iaboni, 32, following a tip received by Crime Stoppers, as noted in an affidavit from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. It appears Iaboni shared a video on social media where, […]
The situation in churches is serious. Will Christians take action?
Study Shows Decline in Biblical Clarity on Gender Issues Among Churchgoers A recent study highlights a troubling decline in the number of regular church attendees who believe the Bible clearly addresses transgender and homosexual issues. This research, conducted by the Family Research Council alongside the Center for Cultural Studies at Arizona Christian University, found that […]
Baltimore pastor compelled to carry a firearm due to violent attacks on churches
Pastor Takes Precautions by Carrying a Gun Baltimore pastor Rodney Hudson has started carrying a gun regularly, prompted by a number of violent events, including an attack while he was giving a eulogy and a robbery in the church parking lot. “I carry it with me and I don’t care if anyone knows,” Hudson stated. […]
Churches aim to take a larger role as government services decline under Trump
As federal support diminishes, churches are stepping in to help those in need. With the ongoing government shutdown and funding reductions from the Trump administration, faith leaders across the country are ramping up services to assist students, immigrants, and others facing hardships. Many are emphasizing the urgent need for programs aimed at hunger relief and […]
How Charlie Kirk’s rise in popularity reveals the price of quiet churches
The unexpected outpouring of grief and admiration from young people after Charlie Kirk’s passing has taken many parents and grandparents by surprise. High school and college students didn’t merely recognize his name; they were genuinely invested in him. They followed his work closely, cited him, and saw him as a source of guidance during a […]
First Woman Named Archbishop of Canterbury, African Churches Raise Concerns
Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, leading one of the largest Christian denominations globally, including the Church of England and the Episcopal Church in America. Following a significant absence due to the previous archbishop’s resignation over a child protection scandal, the Anglican Church, the third largest after Catholicism and […]