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Illinois Agrees Not to Enforce Assisted Suicide Mandate Against Catholic Nuns, Pharmacist

Illinois officials have agreed to a federal court order temporarily preventing the state from enforcing portions of its new assisted suicide law against Catholic plaintiffs while their lawsuit challenging the measure proceeds.

Episcopal Diocese of Florida Chooses New Bishop After Years of Election, LGBT Disputes
The Episcopal Diocese of Florida has elected a new bishop after operating without a permanent diocesan leader for nearly three years amid disputes over a previous election process and LGBT-related concerns.
Russia Blacklists Mission Eurasia as “Undesirable,” Penalizes Churches Over Christian Literature
Russia has expanded its crackdown on foreign religious organizations by designating Christian ministries as “undesirable,” a move that can expose Russian citizens and institutions to fines or criminal penalties.
UMC Launches Solar and Battery Pilot Program for U.S. Churches
The United Methodist Church has introduced a pilot initiative aimed at helping congregations across the United States install solar panels and strengthen their sustainability efforts through specialized training.

Michael Youssef Warns of Islamist Influence in Texas, Urges Christians “to be bold”

Pastor and evangelist Michael Youssef is warning Christians to “wake up” to what he describes as growing Islamist influence in the United States, particularly in Texas. Youssef, founder of Leading The Way, bestselling author and senior pastor of the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, will deliver that message Saturday at AWAKE Houston.

Charlie Kirk Among Most “Difficult” Topics for College Students to Discuss on Campus, Survey Finds
Christian political activist Charlie Kirk ranks among the subjects U.S. college students say are most difficult to discuss openly on campus, according to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s 2027 College Free Speech Rankings. FIRE also reported that several Turning Point USA chapters faced challenges to their status.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Sean Feucht of Misusing $250K Donation
Worship leader and activist missionary Sean Feucht said Monday marked a “day of vindication” after a California federal judge dismissed without prejudice a lawsuit accusing his ministry of misusing a $250,000 donation made more than three years ago by Christian businessman and philanthropist Steve Bray.
ERLC Calls on Trump to Confront Xi Over China’s Religious Persecution During Washington Visit
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is urging President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise religious freedom concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of his expected Sept. 24 visit to Washington. The Southern Baptist entity is calling on U.S. officials to press China over its treatment of religious minorities.