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Episcopal Relief & Development Awarded $8M Grant to Combat Violence Against Women

An Episcopal-affiliated humanitarian organization has secured an $8 million grant to expand its work combating violence against women and girls in remote African communities.

Evangelicals Launch Major Gospel Outreach at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unfold across Italy, hundreds of Evangelicals are taking part in a coordinated evangelistic effort aimed at athletes, tourists and local residents.
Ancient Jerusalem ‘Pilgrim’s Path’ Linking Pool of Siloam to Temple Mount Opens to Visitors
A 2,000-year-old roadway believed to date to the time of Jesus has officially been opened to the public, allowing visitors to walk a historic route that once connected the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Vows Hearings on CAIR and Islamic Law Concerns in Texas
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has reaffirmed plans to hold Senate hearings examining concerns over Islamic law and a proposed Muslim-focused development. Patrick said he would direct the Senate State Affairs Committee to convene a hearing.

Watchdog Says At Least 19 Christians Killed in Iran Protest Crackdown

At least 19 Christians have been killed amid Iran’s violent suppression of anti-government demonstrations, according to a religious freedom watchdog that says the confirmed death toll increased after two additional Christian converts were fatally shot last month. Article 18, a U.K.-based organization, identified the two latest victims.

Heritage Report Proposes Church-Led ‘Marriage Bootcamps’
A new policy report suggests that local churches could partner with government-supported initiatives to host marriage “bootcamps” aimed at helping cohabiting couples with children formalize their relationships through marriage, offering participants a potential financial incentive of up to $5,000. The proposal appears in a report released by the Heritage Foundation.
Church of England Synod Confirms End of Same-Sex Blessing Proposal
The Church of England’s General Synod has formally decided not to proceed with the introduction of stand-alone blessing services for same-sex couples, bringing to an end a lengthy and closely watched internal debate. Synod members backed a motion put forward by the bishops to conclude the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) initiative.
Less Than One-Third of Protestant Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily, Study Shows
Fewer than one in three Protestants who attend church at least once a month say they read the Bible every day, according to new findings from Lifeway Research. The report, released Tuesday, draws from Lifeway’s State of Discipleship study, which surveyed 2,130 Protestant churchgoers online between March 19 and March 26.