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New York Judge Tosses Challenge to Abyssinian Baptist Church Pastor Election

A New York Supreme Court justice has thrown out a lawsuit seeking to overturn the election of the Rev. Kevin R. Johnson as senior pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, concluding that the claims did not warrant judicial intervention.

Global Abortions Surpass 73 Million in 2025, Outpacing All Other Causes of Death
New international data indicate that abortion accounted for more deaths worldwide in 2025 than any other single cause, with more than 73 million procedures performed globally.
Australia’s Church Attendance Rebounds to 89% of 2001 Levels, 1.35 Million Attend Weekly
Australia’s churches are experiencing a steady but incomplete rebound in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to new nationwide research.
Family Time and Prayer Rank Among Americans’ Top Goals for 2026, Survey Finds
As the calendar turns toward 2026, many Americans are prioritizing personal relationships and faith, with goals such as “spending more time with family” and “praying more”.

Next Archbishop of Canterbury Speaks Out Against Assisted Dying as U.K. Bill Advances

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly rejected assisted suicide, weighing in as a controversial bill permitting assisted dying advances through the U.K. Parliament following a narrow vote in the House of Commons last year. In a recent appearance on the BBC’s “Today” program, Dame Sarah Mullally discussed the issue, drawing on her background in both healthcare and ministry to explain her opposition.

Sudan Drone Attack Kills 11 Christians Traveling to Christmas Service
A drone attack attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces on Christmas Day left at least 11 Christians dead as they traveled to attend holiday services in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, local sources reported. An area Christian lawyer said the victims were among a group walking toward the Episcopal Church of Sudan in the Julud area.
Dallas Street Preacher Temporarily Detained During Public Evangelism Outside Arena
A North Texas street preacher said his brief detention by police while sharing his Christian faith in downtown Dallas raises serious constitutional concerns and called on authorities to uphold free speech protections. Landon Thurman, who leads the Dallas-based ministry Testimonies of God, said he was engaged in peaceful public evangelism.
‘God Has Not Forgotten Venezuela’: Evangelical Leaders Call for Prayer After U.S. Operation
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out what he described as a decisive military operation in Venezuela early Saturday. The operation involved targeted explosions and the deployment of aircraft in Caracas and ended with the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.