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Myanmar Military Attacks Two Churches in Christian-Majority Regions, Rights Group Reports

Myanmar’s military has been accused of violating international humanitarian law following separate attacks that destroyed two churches in the predominantly Christian regions of Chin and Kachin.

Episcopal Church Membership Falls Below 1.5 Million Amid Decades-Long Decline
The Episcopal Church continued to experience declining membership in 2025, with its total number of members falling by nearly half a million over the past decade, according to newly released denominational statistics.
UK Church Fights Restrictions on Street Preaching About Hell and Salvation
An evangelical church in Essex, England, has taken legal action against restrictions imposed by local authorities on its public ministry, including a ban on amplified street preaching.
Christian Therapists Challenge Nebraska City’s Conversion Therapy Ban Over Free Speech Rights
Two Christian counselors have taken legal action against the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, arguing that a local ordinance restricting certain therapy discussions about sexual orientation.

Christian Leaders Form “Pastors for Paxton” Coalition Ahead of Texas Senate Election

A coalition of Christian pastors across Texas has announced its support for Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton as he faces a closely contested U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, with religious faith emerging as a prominent issue in the campaign. The newly formed “Pastors for Paxton” coalition consists of 27 religious leaders.

Christian Rapper Hulvey Cancels Amsterdam Concert to Protect Young Fans From Sexually Explicit Displays
Christian hip-hop artist Hulvey canceled a sold-out concert in Amsterdam just an hour before he was scheduled to perform, citing sexually explicit images and objects displayed inside the venue that he said were inappropriate for his audience, particularly young children. The rapper said he made the decision after learning that venue officials would not fully cover the graphic material.
Iran Executes Over 2,000 People in One Year, Up 29%, Rights Group Reports
Iran carried out more than 2,000 executions over 12 months, marking a 29% increase from the previous year, according to a new human rights report documenting a sharp rise in the country’s use of capital punishment. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) released its findings, warning of growing concerns over the number of executions.
Franklin Graham Meets Vietnamese Minister as Government Pledges Greater Religious Freedom
The Rev. Franklin Graham hosted a delegation of senior Vietnamese officials and church leaders in North Carolina last week for discussions on religious freedom in the Southeast Asian nation. The delegation included Nguyen Dinh Khang, Vietnam’s minister of ethnic and religious affairs and a member of the Communist Party’s Central Committee.