Christian world news

Here are some recent Christian world news stories:

International

  1. Persecution of Christians on the rise: According to a report by Open Doors, a nonprofit that tracks Christian persecution, the number of Christians killed for their faith has increased by 14% in the past year, with 245 million Christians facing high levels of persecution worldwide. (Source: Christianity Today)
  2. Egyptian church bombing: A bomb exploded outside a Coptic Christian church in Cairo, Egypt, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State group. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Nigeria's Christian community under attack: Christian communities in Nigeria have been targeted by Fulani militants, leading to the deaths of hundreds of Christians and the displacement of thousands more. (Source: Morning Star News)

Domestic

  1. Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian baker: The Supreme Court ruled that a Christian baker in Colorado did not have to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding, citing the baker's religious beliefs. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Christian college sues over transgender student policy: A Christian college in Virginia is suing the federal government over a policy that requires colleges to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. (Source: The Washington Post)
  3. Christian adoption agency wins court battle: A Christian adoption agency in Michigan has won a court battle to continue operating, despite a state law that requires agencies to provide services to same-sex couples. (Source: The Detroit News)

Other

  1. Pope Francis calls for unity among Christians: Pope Francis has called for unity among Christians, urging them to put aside their differences and work together to address global challenges. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
  2. Evangelical leaders meet with Trump: A group of evangelical leaders met with President Trump at the White House to discuss issues such as religious freedom and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Source: The Washington Post)
  3. Christian music festival raises funds for charity: The annual Christian music festival, Creation Festival, has raised over $1 million for charity, with proceeds going to support organizations that help the poor and marginalized. (Source: Christian Post)

These are just a few examples of recent Christian world news.