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Francis Chan is Back in the U.S., Says Hong Kong Visa Rejection May Be Blessing in Disguise

While Chan says he is appealing the Hong Kong visa rejection, he is convinced that no matter what happens, “God is sovereign and he is in control.”

Southern Baptist Dwight McKissic to Leave Texas Group Over Critical Race Theory Stance

The Rev. Dwight McKissic, the Black Baptist pastor who has successfully pushed his denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, to issue resolutions criticizing the Confederate flag and to condemn white supremacy, is pulling his church out of one of two of his state's SBC-affiliated conventions.

Biden Administration ‘Committed to Codifying’ Roe v. Wade

“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to codifying Roe v. Wade and appointing judges that respect foundational precedents like Roe,” a statement from the new President's office reads.

ND Child Abuse Reporting Bill Gets Pushback from Catholic Leaders

A bill introduced in the North Dakota state legislature could remove "clergy-penitent privilege," requiring clergy members to report child abuse even if they learn about it while acting in the capacity of a spiritual advisor. 

Alabama Pastor Ed Litton, Known for Racial Reconciliation Work, Joins SBC Presidential Race

The Rev. Ed Litton, an Alabama pastor known for his work on racial reconciliation, will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention this summer.

88% of the 117th Congress Identifies as Christian

In a recent report titled Faith on the Hill, Pew Research Center states that 468 out of 531 members of the United States' new 117th Congress describe themselves as Christian.

Second Petition Calls for Franklin Graham’s Firing, This Time Over ‘Complicity’ in Capitol Riots

Faithful America's petition calls on board members of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to fire Franklin Graham, their president and CEO. The petition says Graham was complicit in the January 6th Capitol Riots via his support of Trump's claim the election had been stolen.

The Summit Church Admits Falling ‘Short of the Mark’ in Vetting Bryan Loritts’ Handling of Abuse Case

The Summit Church, the North Carolina megachurch helmed by Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President J.D. Greear, has hired an independent firm to investigate concerns regarding Pastor Bryan Loritts, a recent hire from Tennessee.