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Five Men Arrested in Germany Over Alleged Islamist Plot Targeting Christmas Market

Authorities in Germany have detained five men accused of preparing an Islamist-inspired vehicle assault on a Christmas market in the country’s south, a plot officials say was intended to cause mass casualties.

Schumer Appoints Americans United CEO to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Rachel Laser — the president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State — has been appointed to serve on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Gov. Abbott Promotes Expansion of TPUSA’s Club America Across Texas Schools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that hundreds of schools across the state are prepared to host chapters of Turning Point USA’s high school initiative. He revealed that more than 500 Texas high schools now have active Club America chapters.
Grace Community Church Mourns Loss of Beloved Member and Vocalist Jubilant Sykes
Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, is grieving the sudden death of Jubilant Sykes, a Grammy-nominated gospel and opera vocalist who served for decades as a cherished member.

U.S. Religious Trends Holding Steady, Not Surging Among Young Adults, Study Finds

A new survey from the Pew Research Center indicates that religious life in the United States has reached a period of relative steadiness, halting the long slide seen in previous decades. Pew’s report concludes that core indicators such as religious identification, frequency of prayer, the perceived importance of faith, and participation in worship services have largely remained unchanged since roughly 2020.

Nicaragua Bars Tourists From Bringing Bibles Amid Expanding Crackdown on Religious Freedom
Travelers entering Nicaragua are now prohibited from carrying Bibles, a newly enforced rule that has raised alarm among religious freedom advocates. Warning signs posted at Tica Bus stations in Costa Rica indicate that items such as Bibles, newspapers, magazines, books, drones and cameras are forbidden for passengers.
Bondi Beach Terror Attack Death Toll Rises to 16; Jewish Community Targeted
Australian authorities have confirmed that 16 people have now died following the Bondi Beach terror attack, including one child who passed away at Sydney Children’s Hospital, according to New South Wales Police. Officials also reported an increase in the number of injured victims, bringing the total to 40 wounded.
Pilot Told Hijacker ‘God Loves You,’ Franklin Graham Says After Samaritan’s Purse Plane Incident
The pilot of a Samaritan’s Purse aircraft that was hijacked attempted to calm the assailant by telling him that God loved him, according to remarks made by the organization’s president, the Rev. Franklin Graham. Graham, who heads the Evangelical humanitarian organization, spoke with ABC 45 about the Dec. 2 hijacking.