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World Cup Jerseys on 'Christ the Redeemer' Statue Upset Brazil's Catholic Church
The Brazilian Catholic Church is outraged after an Italian broadcasting company digitally placed "blasphemous" soccer jerseys on the nation's iconic "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Although the commercial has since been removed, the church plans to sue the company for $5.4 million.

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Comedy Starring Christian Rapper Lecrae Parodies Religious Scandals
Although the new film "Believe Me" starring Christian rapper Lecrae is not a traditional faith-based film, the producer of the movie says it explores many Christian themes and takes a hard look "at the power of platforms, particularly among today's young Christians."

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Rick Warren Shares Grief, Tells Pastors to 'Use Suffering to Witness to World'
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren spoke at the Southern Baptist Convention this week, revealing to hundreds of pastors and Christian leaders that his late son used his suffering to encourage others. Warren urged pastors struggling with mental illness to use their experience to "witness to the world"

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Government Union Wants Workers Fired for Supporting 'Duck Dynasty'
A government union is demanding that two senior management officials be fired because they put decals on their personal trucks supporting Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson. Robertson is known for his outspoken opposition to homosexuality.
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Christian Filmmakers Give Men Battle Plan for Purity, Weapons to Conquer Porn within Church (Video)
Pornography is a rampant problem within the church, devastating families and ripping marriages apart. To combat this epidemic, a group of filmmakers have created a DVD curriculum designed to help men fight porn addiction and find freedom through Biblical truths.
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Nick Vujicic's Documentary 'No Limbs, No Limits' Set for September Release
Global evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic's first biographical documentary, No Limbs, No Limits: The Nick V Story, is slated for release on September 25 this year.

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Over 8,000 Gather in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's Fire Conference Ignites Wave of Spiritual Revival
A powerful spiritual revival is sweeping through Malaysia, drawing more than 8,000 attendees to the 2026 Kuala Lumpur Fire Conference (2026吉隆坡烈火特會) held from March 23 to 25.

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Finnish Parliamentarian Found Guilty of Hate Speech Over Booklet Labeling Homosexuality a 'Disorder'
Finnish Member of Parliament and practicing physician Päivi Räsänen was convicted on March 26 of incitement against an ethnic group, following a split 3–2 court decision.

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Bible Society Retracts ‘The Quiet Revival’ Report After YouGov Admits Data Error
Research and data analytics firm YouGov issued a statement on March 26 admitting to flaws in a 2024 study it conducted for the Bible Society. The data had been cited in the Bible Society’s widely circulated report The Quiet Revival, which claimed rising church attendance among young people signaled a “quiet revival” underway in England and Wales.

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CCCOWE HK Seminar Addresses New Frontiers in Workplace Mission
Recognizing the growing challenges faced by believers in integrating faith into their professional lives, CCCOWE Hong Kong Region Committee convened the "Igniting the Workplace: Missionary Heart" seminar on March 14. The event featured prominent urban missiologists, workplace mission experts, and guest Wong Cho-lam (王祖藍), who collectively sought to identify new pathways for pastoral care and evangelism within the modern workplace.
