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Vicar Wins Settlement After Preaching Students Should Not Be Forced to Accept LGBT Ideology

The Rev. Bernard Randall, who was dismissed after telling students they should not be forced to accept LGBT ideology, has reached a legal settlement following a seven-year fight.

Franklin Graham Says Attacks on Erika Kirk Are Part of Demonic Effort to Divide Christians
Evangelist Franklin Graham said in a recent interview on spiritual warfare that ongoing attacks against Erika Kirk are demonic in nature and aimed at creating division among Christians.
Philadelphia Megachurch Hosts 8K Walk and Run to Fight Human Trafficking
A predominantly African American megachurch in Pennsylvania held an 8K walk and run this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to raise awareness about human trafficking and support prevention work.
Tim Tebow Enters Vertical Video Market With Faith-Based Microdramas
Tim Tebow is joining a new faith-based streaming initiative aimed at the fast-expanding vertical video market, as the venture prepares to launch short-form, family-friendly series for mobile viewers.

U.S. Pledges $386 Million in Humanitarian Aid After Venezuela Earthquakes

The U.S. State Department has released an update on humanitarian relief efforts in Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes, with the U.S. government committing more than $386 million to the operation. The State Department said more than 400 metric tons of supplies have already reached about 70,000 people.

Christians in West Bengal Face Wave of Attacks After BJP Election Victory
Christians in India’s eastern state of West Bengal have reportedly come under attack in the weeks following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election victory, with churches, prayer gatherings and private homes targeted by mobs. At least four attacks were reported last Sunday, making it the worst day of violence so far.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Remembered as Advocate for Persecuted Christians and Pro-Life Cause
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died unexpectedly Saturday at the age of 71 after what his office described as a “sudden illness,” prompting tributes from political leaders, pro-life advocates and religious freedom groups. Graham is being remembered for his long record of support for the pro-life movement and for his advocacy on behalf of persecuted Christians.
China Still Meets Religious Freedom Violator Standard After Pastor Jin’s Release
The release of Pastor Ezra Jin this week does not signal a broader easing of pressure on Christians in China, according to a Foundation for Defense of Democracies researcher, who described the move as “a carefully calibrated political decision” rather than evidence of a change in Beijing’s religious policy.