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Nigerian Court Rules in Favor of UMC in Dispute With Global Methodist Church

A Nigerian court ruled in favor of the United Methodist Church, ordering the Corporate Affairs Commission to reverse its decision renaming it as the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria.

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.
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.

Federal Judge Blocks IRS Agreement on Pulpit Endorsements

A federal judge has declined to approve a proposed agreement between the Internal Revenue Service and several Christian groups that would have limited enforcement of restrictions on churches endorsing political candidates during sermons. The ruling determined that the requested relief could not be granted.

Chicago Bulls Waive Christian Guard Jaden Ivey for Criticizing Pride Month Celebration
The Chicago Bulls announced Monday that they have waived Jaden Ivey, citing “conduct detrimental to the team,” after the outspoken Christian player criticized LGBT Pride Month in a social media livestream. During a broadcast on Instagram, Ivey addressed his followers, expressing his views on Pride Month and how it is promoted within professional basketball.
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.