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Trump Calls for Unity After WHCA Dinner Shooting: “We Have to Resolve Our Differences”

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a message of unity Saturday evening, urging Americans to settle their disagreements peacefully following a shooting that disrupted a major Washington event.

Six Firefighters Injured as Blaze Engulfs Historic Astoria Church in New York
A fast-moving fire tore through the First Reformed Church of Astoria in New York City on Thursday, leaving multiple firefighters injured and drawing a large emergency response.
Ryan Blackwell Named Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO
Pastor Ryan Blackwell has been selected as the next president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, marking a leadership transition for the publishing ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Appeals Court Clears Way for Ten Commandments Displays in Texas Classrooms
A federal appeals court has determined that public schools across Texas may display the Ten Commandments, overturning earlier lower court decisions that had blocked the Ten Commandments Displays law.

3 in 5 Churchgoers Concerned About AI’s Impact on Christianity, Study Finds

A new survey indicates that the majority of Protestant churchgoers in the United States are uneasy about how artificial intelligence may influence their faith. About 61% of Protestant church attendees say they are concerned about AI’s role in Christianity, including 67% of Evangelicals, compared with 55% of those without Evangelical beliefs.

Evangelical Group Pushes Back on Plan to Relocate Afghan Allies to Congo
An evangelical refugee resettlement organization has voiced strong opposition to a reported plan by the Trump administration to relocate Afghan allies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. World Relief, a leading evangelical aid agency, criticized the proposal to send more than 1,000 Afghans, many of whom supported U.S. military operations.
Global Baptism Movement Expands Worldwide as Churches Prepare for ‘Baptize the World’ Event
A large-scale baptism initiative is gaining global momentum after a California-based ministry that previously baptized thousands announced plans for an international gathering. The organization Baptize California, led by Pastor Mark Francey of the Oceans Church, revealed it will host a worldwide event titled “Baptize the World” on May 24.
Israel Appoints First Special Envoy to Christian World After Several Crises in Recent Months
Israel announced the appointment of its first special envoy to the Christian world on Thursday, after ties with Christian churches around the world had been strained by a series of incidents and scandals in recent months. This includes Israel jailing two IDF soldiers who defaced a crucifix in southern Lebanon.