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Samaritan’s Purse Aid Plane Hijacked in South Sudan; Suspect Detained

A plane operated by Samaritan’s Purse was hijacked earlier this week while transporting humanitarian aid to South Sudan. Authorities have detained a suspect, and no serious injuries have been reported. The organization confirmed that the Cessna Grand Caravan was involved in a hijacking.

Court Strikes Down New York’s Attempt to Regulate Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
A federal appeals court has determined that New York officials cannot prevent pro-life pregnancy centers from informing women about abortion pill reversal, ruling such restrictions unconstitutional.
Oklahoma University Student Fails Assignment After Labeling Gender Ideology “Demonic”
A student at the University of Oklahoma drew attention after filing a religious discrimination complaint, claiming a trans-identified teaching assistant failed her assignment for calling gender ideology “demonic.”
Rising Religious Sentiment in the US Military Amid a More Secular Nation
A review indicates that religious sentiment is increasing within the U.S. armed forces, even as broader American culture continues to become more secular. The share of active-duty personnel attending church has grown noticeably over the past decade.

Canadian Lawmakers Move to Remove Religious Protections from Hate Speech Laws

Canadian lawmakers appear poised to eliminate longstanding religious protections from the nation’s hate speech laws — a move critics say could expose Christians to prosecution for expressing biblical views on marriage, sexuality, and other beliefs. The ruling Liberal Party and the Bloc Québécois have reportedly reached a deal to remove these exemptions.

Ernest Jones Credits Team’s Success to Renewed Faith: “I Got My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Back”
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones says he is celebrating a spiritual turning point, sharing that his renewed commitment to Christianity has restored his sense of purpose and even contributed to the team’s recent on-field momentum. The Seahawks posted a video Sunday on their X account capturing Jones’ emotional locker room remarks.
Lilly Endowment Awards $649M to Strengthen Future Pastors and Christian Storytelling
The Lilly Endowment announced that it awarded $649 million in grants to 93 religious organizations to help prepare future pastors and elevate narratives about Christian life. More than $416 million of the total was awarded to 45 seminaries in the U.S. and Canada through the Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative.
Over 80% of U.S. Protestants Make Extra Donations During Christmas Season, Study Finds
A new study shows that American churchgoers are highly likely to make both financial and item donations during the Christmas season. Lifeway reports that more than 4 in 5 U.S. Protestant churchgoers say they typically make an extra monetary donation during the holiday season, and 76 percent said they donated physical items to at least one cause last year.