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Families of Pastor Ezra Jin and Jimmy Lai Hope for Release

Relatives of imprisoned Chinese house church leader Ezra Jin and jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai are expressing hope that Donald Trump will raise both cases during talks that began on Thursday with Xi Jinping in Beijing.

ERLC’s Project Delivers 100th Ultrasound Machine to North Carolina Pregnancy Center
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, through its Psalm 139 Project, delivered its 100th ultrasound machine to a pregnancy resource center in North Carolina.
Actor-Turned-Politician C. Joseph Vijay Becomes Tamil Nadu’s First Christian Chief Minister
C. Joseph Vijay, an actor-turned-politician, has taken office as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, becoming the first Christian to lead the populous southern Indian state.
Northern Ireland Pastor Convicted for Preaching John 3:16 Near Hospital
A retired pastor in Northern Ireland has been convicted after delivering a public sermon that included John 3:16 near a hospital, sparking concerns about religious freedom. Clive Johnston, 78, was found guilty by a district judge.

SBC Expects Nearly 20,000 Attendees for Major Annual Gathering in Orlando

The Southern Baptist Convention is anticipating one of its biggest meetings in recent years as approximately 20,000 people are expected to travel to Orlando for next month’s annual convention. This year’s SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference will take place June 7–10 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Church of Scotland Reports Rise in New Believers Despite Membership Decline
The Church of Scotland has recorded a notable increase in new Christian conversions in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. 820 individuals publicly affirmed faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ in 2025, nearly twice the number recorded in 2021, when 428 people made similar professions of faith.
Hannah Harper Claims “American Idol” Title, Shares Worship Performance in Finale
Hannah Harper is the newest winner of "American Idol," capping a season in which the Missouri mother-of-three openly shared her Christian faith, struggles with postpartum depression and passion for worship music with millions of viewers. The 26-year-old Willow Springs, Missouri, native was crowned the winner Monday night.
Texas AG Investigates School Districts Over Ten Commandments, Prayer Law Compliance
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than two dozen public school districts across the state to determine whether they are complying with state laws concerning the display of the Ten Commandments and school prayer policies. The inquiry centers on Senate Bill 10 and Senate Bill 11.