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Demolition of a shuttered 19th-century Philadelphia church has begun following a yearslong battle by some neighbors to save the crumbling structure. Crews last week surrounded the 140-year-old St. Laurentius Church in the Fishtown neighborhood with scaffolding, fencing and barricades.

Christians in Afghanistan are forced into greater secrecy and largely cut off from humanitarian aid, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its report on the first anniversary of U.S. withdrawal.

Andy Wood, named as Rick Warren’s successor at Saddleback Church, has apologized for inviting Mark Driscoll to speak at the 2021 Echo Leadership Conference. Critics, however, say Wood's apology leaves too many questions unanswered.

Brooklyn pastor Lamor Whitehead continues to make headlines after being robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed church service. The pastor is taking his critics to task, including comedian D.L. Hughley.

Biblical scholar and author Preston Sprinkle had a candid conversation with Beth Moore for the 1,000th episode of his podcast, “Theology in the Raw.” Moore, a prolific author and Bible teacher, publicly left the Southern Baptist Convention last spring, citing sexism and misogyny as key factors.

Students wounded in the Robb Elementary School mass shooting are the recipients of 30 full scholarships from Catholic Extension, a grant-giving nonprofit that finances impoverished parishes. These funds will allow students to attend Sacred Heart Catholic School for multiple years.

Navigating the SBC, originally launched at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting, continues to garner positive feedback from pastors and leaders, said SBC EC executive Charles Grant.

When pastor Kevin Cummings stood to preach his sermon this past Sunday (Aug. 12), it was no ordinary feat for him.