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130 Kidnapped Catholic Schoolchildren and Staff Released in Nigeria before Christmas

Nigerian authorities confirmed Monday that every remaining 130 student and staff member taken during a mass kidnapping at a Catholic school in the country’s north has now been released.

US, Nigeria Finalize $5.1 Billion Health Pact Boosting Christian Medical Care
The United States has finalized a 5.1 billion dollar health partnership with Nigeria that will channel significant new resources to Christian faith-based medical providers.
Massive Police Operation Targets Christians in China’s Zhejiang Province
A sweeping security operation involving more than 1,000 police officers, SWAT teams and paramilitary forces reportedly targeted Christian congregations in eastern China, resulting in hundreds of detentions.
House Passes Bill Banning Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit gender transition procedures for minors, though the bill is expected to face significant resistance in the Senate.

Democrat-Led States Challenge HHS Plan to Cut Federal Funds Over Youth Gender Procedures

A coalition of Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block new health policy changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The proposed changes would restrict hospitals from receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding if they perform gender transition procedures on minors.

Texas Judge Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
A Texas justice of the peace who refused to officiate same-sex weddings because of her Christian beliefs has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the Supreme Court’s 2015 nationwide same-sex marriage ruling. Judge Dianne Hensley of Waco filed the suit Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Arizona Christian Threatened with Arrest for Sharing Faith at Christmas Festival
City officials in Tucson, Arizona, are facing allegations that they intimidated a local resident and his friends with arrest after they attempted to share Christian beliefs during a popular holiday event. The First Liberty Institute sent a formal demand letter to City of Tucson, asserting that municipal authorities unlawfully restricted the religious expression.
Maine Church Sues UMC Over Alleged Property Takeover
A congregation in coastal Maine has filed a lawsuit against a regional body of the United Methodist Church, accusing the denomination of attempting to seize control of church property despite the congregation’s claim of independence. Broad Cove Church of Cushing filed a complaint earlier this month against the UMC New England Annual Conference.