Sarah Fisher Installed as First Openly Lesbian Episcopal Bishop in Southern Diocese

The Rev. Sarah Fisher has officially assumed leadership of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina as the first openly lesbian woman in a same-sex relationship to serve as a diocesan bishop in The Episcopal Church in the American South.
Two-Thirds of Regular Churchgoers Hear Political or Social Issues Addressed

Two-Thirds of Regular Churchgoers Hear Political or Social Issues Addressed

A new Pew Research Center survey suggests that American churches continue to serve as venues for political and social discussion even when no presidential election is taking place. The study found that 66% of Americans who attend religious services at least once a month said their clergy had spoken about at least one political or social issue.
  • Egypt Legalizes 191 More Churches, Bringing Total to 3,804 Since 2016
    Egypt Legalizes 191 More Churches, Bringing Total to 3,804 Since 2016
    Egypt has granted official legal recognition to 191 churches and church-affiliated facilities belonging to various Christian denominations. The decision was approved through an executive order issued on May 19 after a cabinet session led by Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli. The measure represents the 30th round of approvals issued by the government committee.
  • Africa Could Become World’s Largest Hub for Young People by 2073, Report Finds
    Africa Could Become World’s Largest Hub for Young People by 2073, Report Finds
    Africa's population has grown more than sixfold since 1950 and is projected to keep expanding through the end of the century — even as growth slows across most of the world — according to a Pew Research Center. Drawing on United Nations population data, the report finds that the continent currently holds 19% of the global population.
  • Young Christian Activist Seeks to Equip Gen Z to Stand Firm Against Secular Culture
    Young Christian Activist Seeks to Equip Gen Z to Stand Firm Against Secular Culture
    A young Christian activist has launched an organization seeking to increase biblical literacy among young believers and help them stand firm against the influence of secular culture. The nonprofit group, Counteract USA, seeks to equip young Americans with the biblical knowledge needed to effectively share the Gospel.
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