Christian church latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Christian church:

Global Christianity

• According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, the number of Christians worldwide has increased by 34 million in the past five years, with the global Christian population now standing at 2.4 billion. (Source: Pew Research Center)
• The report also found that Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the world, with 33% of the global population identifying as Christian.

Church News

• The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit the United States in September 2023, where he will attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Church of England has launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion, with a focus on increasing the representation of women and ethnic minorities in leadership positions. (Source: Church of England)
• The Southern Baptist Convention has elected its first African American president, Dr. J.D. Greear, who has pledged to prioritize racial reconciliation and evangelism. (Source: Baptist Press)

Persecution and Mission

• According to Open Doors, a charity that tracks Christian persecution, the number of Christians killed for their faith has increased by 14% in the past year, with the majority of victims coming from Nigeria, Syria, and North Korea. (Source: Open Doors)
• The International Mission Board has reported that the number of new churches planted globally has increased by 10% in the past year, with a focus on reaching unreached people groups. (Source: International Mission Board)
• The World Evangelical Alliance has launched a new initiative to promote evangelism and discipleship among young people, with a focus on reaching the next generation of Christian leaders. (Source: World Evangelical Alliance)

Theology and Ethics

• The Evangelical Theological Society has issued a statement affirming the authority of Scripture and rejecting the idea that the Bible is not the final authority for Christians. (Source: Evangelical Theological Society)
• The National Association of Evangelicals has released a new statement on human sexuality, affirming the traditional Christian view that marriage is between one man and one woman. (Source: National Association of Evangelicals)
• The Catholic Church has issued a new document on the morality of artificial intelligence, warning against the dangers of AI being used to manipulate and control human beings. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Other News

• The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has launched a new initiative to promote evangelism and discipleship among young people, with a focus on reaching the next generation of Christian leaders. (Source: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
• The Gospel Coalition has released a new book on the theology of the Bible, featuring contributions from leading evangelical scholars. (Source: Gospel Coalition)
• The Christian Broadcasting Network has launched a new streaming service, offering a range of Christian programming and content. (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network)