A new report from International Christian Concern identifies an Islamic State financial network linking Somalia, Yemen and Afghanistan, warning that the system helps sustain operations aimed at Christian communities. The report, The Khorasan Terrorism Economy: Islamic State’s Operations Against Christians, was written by ICC fellow Daniel St John. It says Islamic State Somalia transfers money to
Jordanian authorities have described the shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan as a terrorist attack after gunmen opened fire during a funeral, killing eight people and injuring about 40 others. The assault took place Friday at St. George’s Church in Hmoud village, in the Karak governorate, roughly 120 kilometers southwest of Amman. The
New federal data showing widespread fatigue among U.S. adults has renewed attention to Sabbath as a Christian response to a culture organized around constant productivity. In a recent Christianity.com article, writer Amber Ginter argues that rest should be received as a gift rather than treated as a reward for finishing an endless list of tasks. Her
Adam Hamilton, the Kansas pastor running for U.S. Senate, has rejected Vice President JD Vance’s claim that he believes raising cattle and eating meat are sinful, saying the accusation misrepresented a sermon about racism and repentance. “No, it’s not a sin to raise cattle and eat meat,” Hamilton told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl on This Week
Bono says U2’s spiritual questions still belong in popular music, even as the band approaches its 50th anniversary with a new album and world tour. In a New York Times interview published Oct. 17, Bono and guitarist The Edge discussed the band’s purpose, its relationship with faith and the challenge of bringing those themes to a
A lack of belonging is closely associated with low wellbeing among children and young people, The Children’s Society says in its 2026 Good Childhood Report, which examines how young people experience their communities and local areas. The Christian charity’s 15th annual report says about one in 10 young people surveyed had low wellbeing, while roughly
Churches across Lancashire are being urged to prepare for people returning to Christian faith, as the Diocese of Blackburn moves from its decade-long Vision 2026 strategy to a new programme focused on evangelism, discipleship and leadership. Rt Rev Philip North, the Bishop of Blackburn, made the appeal during the Diocese of Blackburn’s October 10 synod. He
Adam Hamilton, the senior pastor who founded one of the nation’s largest United Methodist congregations, is turning his church profile into a serious Democratic challenge to Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in a state where Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate race since 1932. A poll released Oct. 12 showed Hamilton narrowly ahead, 47.5% to
Authorities say a 19-year-old Palatine man drove to an Aurora, Illinois, Hindu temple while armed and wearing body armor, then was arrested after coworkers alerted police to an alleged mass-shooting plan. Alexandros Paporakis faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing a rifle. Palatine Police Chief William Nord said investigators traced a red
Belgium recorded 4,486 euthanasia cases in 2025, the highest annual total since the practice was legalized, according to figures released by the Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia. The commission said the total was 12.4% higher than in 2024, when 3,991 cases were recorded. Euthanasia accounted for 4% of all deaths in Belgium