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Church Outreach Program Provides Warmth, Assistance to People in Need During Winter Season
The Warm Welcome campaign aims to provide free, warm spaces for people to go to during the winter months to help them cope with the high costs of living. There are currently 3,679 generous spaces across the UK, including community centers, libraries, hairdressers, and local government buildings. Pope Francis Calls for Prayers for Former Pope Benedict as His Health Deteriorates
Former Pope Benedict XVI is reportedly very sick, and Pope Francis has asked Church members to pray for him. Benedict is a hero to conservative Catholics and made history in 2013, for he is the first Pope to step down from the papacy in 600 years. Christian Communities in Northeast Nigeria Attacked by Terrorists
On December 19th, members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) burned homes in Borno state, Nigeria. This attack occurred nine days after terrorists took the life of a pregnant Christian woman in the same area. The Importance of Christian Witness in the Digital Age: A Response to the Twitter Files
On December 21, the FBI released a statement acknowledging that they had communicated with Twitter employees regarding the release of information on the Hunter Biden laptop and other stories related to the 2020 Presidential election. Christian Minorities in Gaza Face Ongoing Discrimination and Persecution
On Christmas Eve, the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City held a ceremony to celebrate Christmas. The church walls were decorated with lights, and children carried candles and beat drums as part of the celebration. Christian Zionist Organizations Condemn Kanye West's Alleged Anti-Semitism
Several influential Christian organizations that support Israel have condemned the statements of rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), who has used his faith to defend a series of antisemitic remarks he has made over the past few months. Elon Musk Dubbed ‘Atheistic Transhumanist’ With His Neuralink Brain Chip Possibly Healing The Lame
Has Elon Musk's presence in the public consciousness grown even more in the past year? It's hard to believe, considering he was named Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2021. However, the tech entrepreneur's influence and fame continue to increase. Satanic After-School Clubs Called a "Direct Attack" on Christianity in Children
The Good News Club, a ministry associated with Child Evangelism Fellowship, has expressed concern about media portrayals of their work. The group, which aims to share the message of Jesus Christ with children and help them grow in their faith, has accused the media of sensationalizing their efforts … Pilgrims Flock to Holy Land as Covid Restrictions Ease
As the world begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Holy Land is also starting to see an influx of tourists again. However, according to Brendan Metcalfe of Friends of the Holy Land, the region still has a long way to go before it fully recovers from the impact of the virus. Archdiocese Issues Revised Gender Policy Focusing on Biological Sex for Pronouns and Bathrooms
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha has disclosed updated guidelines for gender in schools following a period of controversy surrounding the policy. The new guidelines aim to clarify the archdiocese's position on gender and its expectations for how it should be addressed in Catholic schools. Split Within United Methodist Church Over Human Sexuality Issues to Occur in Late April at Regional Level
As Advent ends, the United Methodist Church's Holston Conference is in a waiting period, along with the rest of the denomination. This waiting season follows the conclusion of Christianity's Advent season, which took place on Christmas Sunday. Iowa Teen Balances Gender Transition and Devout Christianity: A Story About How An LGBTQ Live Her Life Following Jesus
Despite leaving the church years ago, Sid High remains deeply devoted to their faith. The teenager and their family gathered in their living room to watch a sermon online on a recent Sunday. Despite the unconventional setting, their devotion to God remained strong. Pope Francis Calls for Global Efforts to Address Growing Famine of Peace
Pope Francis expressed concern about the state of peace in the world, stating that it is currently suffering from a "famine." He highlighted the ongoing Ukraine conflict and called for an end to the "senseless war." Campaign Launched to Prevent Deportation of Afghan Christians in Pakistan
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued a plea to the UK government to intervene in the case of an Afghan Christian convert facing deportation from Pakistan. The individual, who has sought sanctuary in Pakistan, risks persecution and even death if returned to Afghanistan. Christmas Tragedy: Multiple Shootings Leave 14 Dead and 16 Injured Across the U.S.
The U.S. saw a spate of shootings during the Christmas weekend that left at least 14 people dead and 16 others injured.