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Saturday, 19 September 2026

Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador

President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad.

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.
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 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.

Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds

Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds

American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”

France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
Michael Youssef Warns of Islamist Influence in Texas, Urges Christians “to be bold” Ahead of AWAKE Houston
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.

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