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Russia Strike Hits Ukrainian Baptist Church During Prayer Meeting, Killing Minister

A Baptist church in Zaporizhzhia was struck by Russian forces during a prayer gathering last week, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured. The attack killed a minister and wounded at least eight people.

Young Men’s Church Attendance Rises as Republicans Drive Increase, Gallup Finds
Gallup found that 42% of men ages 18 to 29 surveyed between 2024 and 2025 said religion is “very important” in their lives. This reflects an increase compared to the 28% recorded in 2022 to 2023.
Church in Wales Votes to Permanently Allow Same-Sex Blessings
The Church in Wales has formally approved a measure to make same-sex blessings a permanent part of its practice, following a five-year trial period during which such blessings were permitted temporarily.
Border Policy Chief Urges Vatican to Stay Out of Illegal Immigration Debate
Tom Homan, the White House’s border policy chief, is calling on the Vatican to refrain from commenting on U.S. immigration, arguing that church officials lack understanding of broader immigration.

Supreme Court to Weigh Whether Christian Schools Can Join State Pre-K Program

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether two Catholic schools in Colorado were improperly excluded from a state-funded preschool initiative due to their religious beliefs on LGBT-related issues. The Court granted certiorari in the case, taking up the question of when the government may bar religious organizations.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, Christian Leaders Launch Weeklong Bible Reading in D.C.
The weeklong Bible reading marathon will take place at the Museum of the Bible, which will last 12 hours each day, beginning Sunday at 9 a.m. and ending Saturday at 9 p.m. Nearly 500 religious and political leaders, as well as prominent celebrities, will take turns reading the Bible from cover to cover.
Franklin Graham Downplays Trump AI Jesus Meme Backlash as ‘A Lot to Do About Nothing’
Franklin Graham has dismissed criticism of a now-deleted social media post shared by President Donald Trump depicting him in a Christ-like image, calling the controversy overblown. Graham responded to the backlash over the AI-generated image, saying he does not believe the president intended to present himself as Jesus.
America at the Crossroads: Robert Jeffress Warns Christians Against Prioritizing Politics Over the Gospel
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Pastor Robert Jeffress says the nation needs to remember its roots as it looks toward the future. In a message titled "America at the Crossroads,” the First Baptist Dallas senior pastor told his congregation that in 1787, just over a decade after America won its independence from Britain.