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Dozens Killed in Nigeria as Palm Sunday Violence Targets Christian Communities

A wave of deadly violence struck Christian communities in Nigeria during Palm Sunday, with gunmen killing more than a dozen people in the city of Jos and retaliatory attacks leaving additional victims as unrest intensified across the Middle Belt and northern regions.

White House Press Secretary Responds to Pope’s War Remarks, Welcomes Efforts to Reopen Holy Sepulchre
Karoline Leavitt addressed recent remarks by Pope Leo XIV on Monday, responding to the pontiff’s criticism of war while also commenting on a diplomatic dispute involving access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday.
Evan Lenow Nominated as Candidate for ERLC Presidency
Evan Lenow, an associate professor and author, has been put forward as the next president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Christian Groups Warn India’s Foreign Funding Bill Could Enable Seizure of Church Assets
Christian organizations in India are raising concerns over proposed revisions to the nation’s foreign funding regulations, warning that the changes could expand state control.

U.S. Pastors Back Legal Immigration but Differ on Enforcement Policies, Poll Finds

A new survey shows that most Protestant pastors in the United States favor legal immigration, refugee resettlement and offering certain undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship, while opinions remain split on deportation and detention policies. More than half of respondents, 53%, described legal immigration as “helpful to the U.S.”

Faith Night on ‘American Idol’ Highlights Worship, Bold Declarations of Jesus Christ
The name of Jesus was boldly proclaimed from the stage of "American Idol" on Monday night, as the long-running competition show leaned fully into its second annual “Songs of Faith” night. The live broadcast, timed ahead of Easter, featured the Top 14 contestants performing songs centered on faith and was marked by prayer.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban, Citing First Amendment Violations
The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated a Colorado law that prohibited licensed counselors from providing therapy to minors seeking to change their sexual orientation or address gender dysphoria in a way that affirms their biological sex. In an 8-1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar, the justices determined that the state’s law improperly restricted the speech rights.
Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Christian Prayer Services in Agencies
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has filed lawsuits against two federal agencies, challenging the handling of records related to monthly Christian prayer gatherings promoted by officials in the Trump administration. The organization announced legal action against the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Labor.