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Christian Postgraduate Student in U.K. Expelled for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage in Facebook Post
Felix Ngole, a postgraduate student in U.K.'s Sheffield University has been expelled for discussing his views on Facebook regarding same-sex marriage. According to reports, he used a quote from the Bible to highlight his arguments against homosexual activity.

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Chicago’s Historic Shrine of Christ the King’s Church Gets Saved from Demolition
Through the generosity of parishioners, a historic church in Chicago has been saved from demolition. In addition, the Archdiocese of Chicago confirmed that it has turned over the ownership of the Shrine of Christ the King to the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, which will also fund and supervise the restoration efforts for the church.

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ISIS Bomb Attacks In Baghdad Kills At Least 70
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the two attacks that shook Baghdad on Sunday. According to reports, the incidents, which involved suicide bombers and mass shootings, caused the deaths of at least 70 individuals.

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2016 Oscars Winner Updates: Films With Religious Themes Dominate at 88th Academy Awards
The 2016 Oscars is finally over which means its roster of winners has been finalized. And, among those that took home the golden statue are films that carry religious motifs.

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John Kerry and Obama Criticized for Not Labeling the Anti-Christian Actions of ISIS as Genocide
During Thursday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, lawmakers criticized Secretary of State John Kerry and President Barack Obama's administration for not labeling the actions of ISIS against Christians in the Middle East as genocide. According to the U.S. diplomat, he and the government still have to go through a few legal matters before finalizing the designation.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.