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Dozens of Christians Killed in Fulani Attacks on Easter Service in Nigeria

At least 12 Christians were killed in coordinated attacks on Easter Sunday worship services in Kaduna state, Nigeria, following separate killings of 17 Christians earlier the same day.

Trump Announces Two-Week Cease-Fire With Iran Following Pakistan-Mediated Talks
The United States and Iran reached an 11th-hour cease-fire agreement on Tuesday evening, just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following a Pakistan-brokered push.
65% of Pastors Worry AI Could Displace Their Spiritual Guidance, Study Finds
A growing number of pastors are embracing artificial intelligence in their work, yet a new study shows that many still worry the technology could weaken their role in providing spiritual guidance.
California Ordered to Pay $4.5 Million After Losing Gender Policy Case on Parental Notification
The state of California has been ordered to pay $4.5 million after failing to defend a law that barred school officials from informing parents about their children’s gender-related issues

Protestant Churches See Stronger Giving Growth While Catholic Parishes Show Stability

New research suggests that Protestant churches are more likely to experience increases in donations, while Catholic parishes tend to demonstrate steadier giving patterns and greater use of recurring contributions, according to two 2026 reports from Ministry Brands. The findings come from the 2026 Annual Church Giving and Parish Giving Report.

Hegseth Draws Parallels Between U.S. Airman Rescue and Resurrection of Jesus Amid Iran War
Pete Hegseth pointed to striking similarities between the recent rescue of a downed American pilot in Iran and the biblical account of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking during a White House press briefing on Monday alongside Donald Trump and other officials, Hegseth detailed the operation that led to the recovery of two U.S. pilots.
Texas Court Dismisses Mosque Lawsuit, Allowing Christian Evangelists to Continue Public Outreach
A Texas court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by a Dallas-area mosque that aimed to stop Christian evangelists from preaching and distributing religious materials on public property nearby. The legal action was filed in October 2025 by East Plano Islamic Center against Testimonies of God, an evangelism ministry, along with Heritage Grace Community Church.
Virginia Megachurch Gives Over $1 Million to Prevent Evictions for Hundreds of Families
A historic Black megachurch in Virginia has contributed more than $1 million to help relieve housing debt for over 300 families living in public housing, preventing them from facing eviction. Alfred Street Baptist Church raised the funds through its annual SEEK initiative, a period of fasting and prayer observed earlier this year by members of the congregation.