Christian news
Here are some recent Christian news stories:
Top Stories
- Pope Francis Appoints First African American Cardinal: Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego as the first African American cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church. (Source: CNN)
- Christian Persecution on the Rise: A new report by Open Doors USA reveals that Christian persecution has increased globally, with 245 million Christians facing high levels of persecution. (Source: Christianity Today)
- Billy Graham's Legacy Lives On: The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has announced plans to continue the evangelist's legacy through a new initiative, "My Hope," which aims to reach 1 million people with the Gospel. (Source: The Christian Post)
Church News
- Southern Baptist Convention Elects New President: The Southern Baptist Convention has elected J.D. Greear as its new president, succeeding Steve Gaines. (Source: Baptist Press)
- Evangelical Leaders Unite Against Abortion: A group of evangelical leaders, including Franklin Graham and Tony Perkins, have signed a statement opposing abortion and calling for its abolition. (Source: The Christian Post)
- Lutheran Church Elects First Female President: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has elected Rev. Elizabeth Eaton as its first female president. (Source: Lutheran World Information)
Missionary News
- Missionaries Rescued from Captivity: A group of missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti have been rescued by Haitian authorities. (Source: Christianity Today)
- Christian Aid Missionaries Killed in Nigeria: Two Christian aid missionaries have been killed in an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria. (Source: Morning Star News)
- Wycliffe Bible Translators Celebrate 75th Anniversary: Wycliffe Bible Translators is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking a milestone in its mission to translate the Bible into every language. (Source: Wycliffe Bible Translators)
Other News
- Christian Musician Tim Tebow to Release New Album: Christian musician Tim Tebow is set to release a new album, "Mission Possible," which features songs about faith and perseverance. (Source: The Christian Post)
- Christian Film "I Can Only Imagine" Breaks Box Office Records: The Christian film "I Can Only Imagine" has broken box office records, becoming the highest-grossing faith-based film of all time. (Source: Variety)
- Christian Athlete Tim Tebow to Play Minor League Baseball: Christian athlete Tim Tebow has signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets, marking his return to professional baseball. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the many Christian news stories from around the world. I hope you find them informative and inspiring!