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  Jan 19, 2026

  How Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday

  Here are some of the steps that led to the creation of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, as well as some of the resistance to the effort.

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  Jan 19, 2026

  Anti-ICE activists storm Minnesota church service; DOJ vows to investigate

  The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating after a group of activists in Minnesota disrupted a Sunday service at a Southern Baptist church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement allegedly serves as a pastor.

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  Jan 18, 2026

  Court case may decide fate of religious symbols in public buildings

  The European Court of Human Rights is reviewing a case that could determine whether religious symbols may be displayed in courtrooms and other public buildings. The case arises from complaints by Greek atheists who say the presence of Christian icons violated their right to a fair trial and religious freedom.

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  Jan 18, 2026

  This week in Christian history: Spain dissolves Jesuit order; Richard Harvey Cain dies

  Events from this week in Christian history include the death of Richard Harvey Cain, Spain dissolving the Jesuit order, and John Bunyan being appointed as a pastor.

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  Jan 18, 2026

  More Protestant churches closing than opening in America as older congregations struggle: study

  More Protestant churches are being closed in America than are being planted, and older congregations appear to be bearing the brunt of the contraction, according to data from a new Lifeway Research study.

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  Jan 17, 2026

  Missing Christian girl forcefully held by Islamic police force in Nigeria

  A Muslim police force in Nigeria is holding a 15-year-old Christian girl who has been missing since Dec. 1. Her family fears she'll be forcefully converted to Islam.

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  Jan 17, 2026

  Trump's week in review: Announces 'great healthcare plan,' freezes funding to sanctuary cities

  This week, which marked the final full week of the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, saw the president vowing to take action on sanctuary cities and healthcare reform as he faced criticism for making an obscene hand gesture in response to a heckler at the Ford factory in Detroit, Michigan. The Trump administration also took action to address concerns about visa backlogs for religious workers. 

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  Jan 17, 2026

  Top countries where Christians are suffering, experiencing supernatural: 'Count the cost'

  The 2026 World Watch List, recently released by Open Doors US, a U.S.-based persecution watchdog group, found that approximately 388 million Christians around the world face some form of intense persecution or discrimination for following Jesus Christ.

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  Jan 17, 2026

  Man pleads not guilty to killing pastor, 5 others including 7-year-old child in murder spree

  A 24-year-old man accused of killing a pastor, a child and four others pleaded not guilty this week to 11 charges linked to a string of shootings in Clay County, Mississippi. Prosecutors said they will pursue the death penalty if he is found mentally competent.

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  Jan 17, 2026

  'American Idol' contestant reveals God's supernatural deliverance from crippling fear

  Ashley Tankard always dreamed of performing on "American Idol," using her God-given voice to entertain and inspire.

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  Jan 16, 2026

  Vice President JD Vance to speak at 53rd annual March for Life

  Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to deliver in-person remarks at the 53rd annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., the largest annual pro-life gathering in the United States.

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  Jan 16, 2026

  Relative of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's trans roommate speaks out for the first time

  A relative of Lance Twiggs, the trans-identifying roommate and romantic partner of alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, shared new details about the pair’s relationship and how the killing has impacted her family.