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Four Sentenced to Death for Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigeria

A federal court in Nigeria has handed death sentences to four men convicted for their roles in the deadly Pentecost Sunday attack on a Catholic church in 2022 that left 41 worshipers dead and 100 injured.

Ukrainian Official Urges WCC to Expel Russian Orthodox Church Over Support for War
A senior Ukrainian official has renewed calls for the Russian Orthodox Church to be removed from the World Council of Churches, arguing that its actions during Russia’s war against Ukraine are incompatible with core Christian teachings.
Episcopal Church to Mark 50 Years Since LGBT Inclusion Resolution
The Episcopal Church is planning a commemorative conference this fall to mark the 50th anniversary of a resolution affirming homosexual individuals within the denomination. The gathering is scheduled for Sept. 3–5 in Minneapolis.
Sesame Street Pride Month Post Sparks Renewed Criticism From Christian Leaders
The long-running children's television program Sesame Street is once again facing criticism after publishing a social media message celebrating Pride Month.

“God Calls Women to Pastor”: Billboard Challenges SBC Amendment on Female Pastors

Ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in Orlando, Baptist Women in Ministry installed a billboard declaring, “God calls women to pastor, preach and minister,” in opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand the SBC’s restrictions on women serving in pastoral roles.

Study Finds AI Models Most Favor Agnosticism, Often Ignoring Faith in Ethical Guidance
A new study suggests that leading artificial intelligence systems exhibit measurable biases when addressing religion-related questions and frequently omit religious perspectives in their responses to ethical dilemmas. Researchers evaluated 14 major large language models, including versions of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok, and presented their results.
Hope City Church Says Permit Denial Threatens Downtown Ministry and Community Outreach
An Iowa zoning board has denied a request from Hope City Church to relocate its original campus to a former bank building, a decision church leaders say could jeopardize their ability to continue serving a downtown community through a range of ministry and outreach programs. The Waterloo Board of Adjustment voted against issuing a special-use permit.
Frequent Worshippers Live 7.6 Years Longer, Nearly Double Among Black Americans
Religious involvement is associated with longer life and a host of positive health outcomes, according to a new report. 83% of studies examining religious service attendance found that regular participation was linked to increased longevity. The data suggested that frequent attendance was associated with roughly a 34% lower risk of death.