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As ICE readies Louisiana facility for children and families, faith leaders hold vigil
ALEXANDRIA, La. (RNS and Verite News) — Part of the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up deportations, the facility — which will hold unaccompanied minors and families — is situated beside an airport that has become known as the country’s busiest hub for deportation flights.
Lawsuit: Virginia State Controls Christian Ministries While Exempting Muslim Group
Two Christian student ministries are suing Virginia State University, alleging the public university stripped them of their independence, placed them under the authority of a university-appointed minister and exempted a Muslim organization from the same restrictions. Alliance Def
David Gieser’s 70 Year Relationship with Christianity Today
Christianity Today has been part of David Gieser’s life since its very beginning. His family knew Billy Graham before Graham ever conceived of the magazine—and that connection gave David a front-row seat to the ministry and vision that would become Christianity Today. David’s par
Pope Leo’s visit to France shows how the church and country are changing
(RNS) — While the youth greeted the pope like a rockstar, European representatives welcomed him as a respected leader who supports multilateralism, reconciliation, justice and peace.
150 Virginia Pastors Take Biblical Stand Against Radical Amendments
More than 150 Virginia pastors are taking biblical truth beyond the walls of their churches and into the public square, urging voters to reject two proposed constitutional amendments involving abortion and same-sex marriage. The pastors signed an open letter opposing Question 1 a
Can Christians Gamble?
The Syllabus is a column that features student opinions on timely national and international topics. We aim to highlight how evangelical students in the US are thinking about important issues and how the Christian faith informs their worldview. Students should use this link to su
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‘Life Returns to Their Eyes’: Florida Jail Ministry Sees Revival, Record Baptisms
Walton County Jail in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, is being transformed from a place of confinement to a site of spiritual freedom. Rev. Jonathan King, pastor of First Apostolic Church of DeFuniak Springs, serves as a volunteer chaplain for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. He sa
What’s the Right Amount of Rest?
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Seventy years ago this month, Christianity Today published its first issue. Billy Graham founded CT to help Christians think biblically and engage faithfully with a changing world. Since then, wars have come and gone. Nations have risen and fallen. Technology has transformed the
As ICE readies Louisiana facility for children and families, faith leaders hold vigil
ALEXANDRIA, La. (RNS and Verite News) — Part of the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up deportations, the facility — which will hold unaccompanied minors and families — is situated beside an airport that has become known as the country’s busiest hub for deportation flights.
Former lieutenant governor suspended from ministry
The Rev. Dale Caldwell resigned from elected office and now faces a United Methodist complaint over accusations of inappropriate behavior with women and ethics violations. He denies the allegations.
Statement from Bishop of Sheffield following the retrial of Chris Brain
Chris Brain has today been found guilty on all remaining charges, following a retrial on the five charges the jury could not agree on in his original trial in 2025. Brain was convicted in August 2025 of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women who were members of the Nine
Bishop of Salisbury suspended from ministry
The two complaints brought against the Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, under the Clergy Discipline Measure, will now proceed to the next stage and Bishop Stephen has been asked to respond to the allegations. He has been suspended from ministry by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Critics Melt Down Over Pentagon’s New Religious Affairs Office
Ninety-five percent of American service members identify as religious, and War Secretary Pete Hegseth just gave them a direct line to the Pentagon’s top leadership. Hegseth announced Wednesday the establishment of the Office of Religious Affairs, a move designed to support troops