The Latest Breaking News from Christianity

It was Pancake Day on Tuesday. But why do we call it Shrove Tuesday? And when is Easter?

Tuesday, February 21, marks the beginning of Easter celebrations for followers of the Christian faith. It's also an excuse to fire up the fry pan.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Saturday’s high school basketball scores

All the scores from the IHSA state playoff games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023

Egypt Says Six Copts Held In Libya Released

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced that the six Christian Egyptians who were kidnapped and illegally detained earlier this month in western Libya have been released. The six men, all relatives from Sohag, were abducted after traveling to Libya in search of work in early February. The Ministry said the Egyptian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023

Religious group launch bid to take over Ayr building to create new church

The plan by The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Fountain of Living Water Ayr, to take on the building is conditional on planning permission for a change of use being granted.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Christian university’s chapel service turns into days-long prayer ‘revival’ after it goes viral on TikTok

As of 16 February, the hashtag #AsburyRevival has been viewed more than 33.5m times on TikTok

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Turkey's historic city of Antakya, known in Roman and medieval times as Antioch, has been flattened by powerful earthquakes in the past – and rebuilt itself

Tens of thousands have died and millions have become homeless in southern Turkey and northern Syria after the massive 7.8 earthquake that struck on Feb. 6, 2023. But the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, known in Roman and medieval times as Antioch, has been here before.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

Ambush in remote Australian town that left six dead ‘was Christian extremist terror attack’

Police believe it was the first act of terror linked to Christian extremist ideology in Australia

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Preparing for the end of days: Australia’s Christian terrorists

Six people were shot dead on a rural Queensland farm two months ago as a result of Christian fundamentalism, it has been found – the first case in modern

The New Daily · Feb 16, 2023

Who is Kate Forbes? Defeated SNP leadership candidate to leave Scottish government

Ms Forbes narrowly lost the SNP leadership race to rival candidate Humza Yousaf

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023

Queensland police say the Wieambilla shooting is a terrorist attack motivated by premillennialism. Here's what that means

Premillennialism is the belief that after a period of extreme suffering, Jesus Christ will physically return to Earth for 1,000 years. A far-right and religious extremism expert says the ideology is experiencing "renewed momentum".

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023