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US, Nigeria Finalize $5.1 Billion Health Pact Boosting Christian Medical Care

The United States has finalized a 5.1 billion dollar health partnership with Nigeria that will channel significant new resources to Christian faith-based medical providers, aiming to strengthen healthcare delivery while offering added protection for vulnerable Christian communities.

House Passes Bill Banning Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit gender transition procedures for minors, though the bill is expected to face significant resistance in the Senate.
Massive Police Operation Targets Christians in China’s Zhejiang Province
A sweeping security operation involving more than 1,000 police officers, SWAT teams and paramilitary forces reportedly targeted Christian congregations in eastern China, resulting in hundreds of detentions.
York St John University Allows Controversial LGBTQ Nativity Play
York St John University is facing criticism from Christian students and observers after permitting a controversial Nativity-themed stage production that some allege discriminates against Christianity.

Texas Judge Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

A Texas justice of the peace who refused to officiate same-sex weddings because of her Christian beliefs has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the Supreme Court’s 2015 nationwide same-sex marriage ruling. Judge Dianne Hensley of Waco filed the suit Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Maine Church Sues UMC Over Alleged Property Takeover
A congregation in coastal Maine has filed a lawsuit against a regional body of the United Methodist Church, accusing the denomination of attempting to seize control of church property despite the congregation’s claim of independence. Broad Cove Church of Cushing filed a complaint earlier this month against the UMC New England Annual Conference.
Human Coalition Urges Pastors to Speak Out on Abortion Amid Post–Charlie Kirk Church Surge
A newly released open letter endorsed by prominent Christian conservative leaders is calling on pastors to address abortion clearly and unapologetically from the pulpit. The appeal was issued last week by Human Coalition, a national pro-life organization that connects women facing unplanned pregnancies with alternatives to abortion.
Majority of Christians Say AI Videos Diminish Social Media Experience
A new national survey indicates that Evangelicals, non-denominational Christians, and Americans with no religious affiliation are among the vocal opponents of the rapid spread of AI-generated videos across social media platforms. More than eight in 10 participants said that AI-generated videos disrupt their viewing experience at least occasionally.