Local Church

Excommunication for traditionalist clergyman “ordained bishop” in the US without the Pope’s authorization

The prelate who performed the rite was Archbishop Telesphore G. Mpundu, the retired head of the Archdiocese of Lusaka

Dec 03, 2025 22:56

Tim Daniels

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

This is what famous rapper Nicki Minaj said at the UN in support of persecuted Christians in Nigeria

Introducing her at the event, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz framed Minaj not as a celebrity guest but as a witness—someone, he said, whose large following may help illuminate a crisis often overlooked by those far from the affected regions

Nov 20, 2025 18:22

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

The percentage of people who consider religion important in their lives is falling, according to a US study

According to Gallup’s latest findings, fewer than half of Americans—49 percent—say religion remains important to their daily lives. Ten years ago, that figure stood at 66 percent

Nov 17, 2025 17:32

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology•Local Church

US bishops ban “gender reassignment” surgeries in all Catholic hospitals nationwide

The significance of the decision extends beyond its procedural clarity. Catholic health care is not a minor niche in the American landscape; it is a major presence. With more than two thousand institutions under its umbrella—from major urban hospitals to long-term care facilities—its policies inevitably influence the medical options available to millions

Nov 14, 2025 19:24

Tim Daniels

Local Church

The United States will be consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026: here are the details

The decision, taken by an overwhelming majority during the U.S. bishops’ General Assembly on November 11 (215 in favor, 8 opposed)

Nov 13, 2025 13:39

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Homosexuality

For the first time in a decade, support for gay marriage falls significantly

According to a recent YouGov/The Economist survey, public support for same-sex marriage has dropped to 54 percent, while opposition has climbed to 33 percent, with 13 percent undecided

Nov 09, 2025 22:06

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Young People

The Vanishing Line Between Sin and Choice: How America’s Moral Compass Is Being Rewritten

When researchers asked adults to evaluate twelve behaviors traditionally viewed as sinful, only six were still condemned by a majority: lying or manipulation, taking God’s name in vain, idol worship, sex outside marriage, pornography, and the use of illegal drugs. On the rest, the moral consensus has fractured.

Nov 07, 2025 21:51

Tim Daniels

Persecuted Christians

Trump threatens military intervention in Nigeria over the serious killing of Christians in the country

Trump’s statement on October 31, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, ignited a global debate about faith, politics, and foreign policy. “Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria,” he wrote

Nov 03, 2025 17:42

Tim Daniels

Marriage and Family•Testimonies

JD Vance (Catholic vice president of the USA) and his desire for his wife to convert to Catholicism

The Vice President, a Catholic convert since 2019, spoke openly about raising his children in the Catholic faith—and about his hope that his wife, Usha, who was raised in a Hindu family, might one day share his belief in the Gospel

Nov 03, 2025 10:02

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Young People

Report shows that young Americans attend religious services more than their parents

The numbers may be modest, but the implications are far-reaching. For years, sociologists and church leaders alike have worried that Christianity in America was entering a phase of irreversible decline

Oct 31, 2025 18:05

Tim Daniels

Religious Freedom

Napa Legal Institute’s: New Report Finds Religious Freedom Waning Across Most U.S. States

At the top of the list stands Alabama, which received an 86 percent score and was praised for its robust legal framework safeguarding religious autonomy. Michigan, on the other hand, ranked last with just 22 percent, described by the report as “one of the most difficult environments in the nation for faith-based nonprofits.”

Oct 30, 2025 20:09

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Homosexuality•Young People

Is the Bible clear when it comes to homosexuality? Study shows what believers think

For Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, these numbers represent more than statistical drift; they mark a crisis of discipleship. “This shows a great need for biblical teaching,” he said, urging churches to “teach, live, and defend a biblical worldview.”

Oct 22, 2025 22:09

Tim Daniels