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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”. Those findings come from a YouGov survey of 1,104 U.S. adults.
Syria Foils Islamic State Plot Targeting Churches on New Year’s Eve
Syrian authorities say they disrupted an Islamic State plan to carry out coordinated attacks against churches and public gatherings during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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.
Christian Pastors Warn Against ‘Warmth of Collectivism’ After NYC Mayor’s Inaugural Speech
Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced swift backlash following his inaugural address, delivered Thursday from the steps of City Hall after being sworn in on a Quran by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. The 34-year-old democratic socialist drew widespread attention for remarks in which he framed his governing philosophy around collectivist ideals.
Live Painting of Jesus Fetches $2.75 Million at Trump’s New Year’s Eve Gala
President Donald Trump helped raise millions for charity after a portrait of Jesus Christ was auctioned for $2.75 million during a New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Christian worship painter Vanessa Horabuena created the painting in 10 minutes at the event, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.