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Charges Dropped Against Six Pro-Life Activists After Pennsylvania Court Hearing

The pro-life advocacy group Red Rose Rescue announced Monday that all misdemeanor charges against six activists were dismissed following a special plea hearing at the Delaware County Courthouse.

Former U.S. Gymnast Slams Celebrity ACLU Ad Promoting Males in Girls' Sports
A former U.S. champion gymnast is pushing back against a new celebrity-backed advertising campaign that supports allowing males who identify as female to compete in girls’ sports.
‘We Need to Turn to God,’ Says Renee Good’s Former Father-in-Law
The former father-in-law of Renee Good says he does not blame U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for her death and is instead calling on Americans to seek God amid growing turmoil.
Hillsong Confirms Early Talks on Potential Hills Campus Development, Says No Plans Finalized
Hillsong Church has confirmed it is in preliminary talks about the possible future development of its Hills Campus, stressing that no final decisions or construction timeline have been set.

Third-Century ‘Good Shepherd’ Image of Jesus Discovered in Ancient Tomb in Turkey

Archaeologists working in Turkey have uncovered a rare third-century mural portraying Jesus as the “Good Shepherd,” offering new insight into early Christian art and belief. The artwork, which is notably well preserved, forms the central image among several frescoes found inside an underground burial chamber in the Hisardere necropolis.

Nearly 8 in 10 Pastors Say Their Churches Will Endure the Next Decade
A new study from Lifeway Research finds that 94% of pastors say they believe their churches will remain active a decade from now, while 4% disagree and 2% say they are unsure. Among pastors who expect their churches to endure, fewer than four in five—78%—say they strongly agree their congregation has at least another decade ahead.
UK Faith Leaders Warn Anti-Muslim Hatred Definition Risks Free Speech
Faith leaders in the United Kingdom are raising concerns over the Labour government’s proposed definition of anti-Muslim hatred, arguing that the plan could threaten religious liberty and freedom of expression. The debate centers on a definition first introduced in 2018 by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims.
Open Doors Report Warns Christian Persecution Reaches Record Levels Worldwide
A new global report from Open Doors US indicates that Christian persecution and discrimination have reached unprecedented levels, with millions more believers facing severe pressure because of their faith. The report shows that 388 million Christians—more than one in seven worldwide—now face high levels of persecution.