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In Response to ISIS' Killing of 30 Ethiopian Christians, Franklin Graham Says 'Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail against Church'
Rev. Franklin Graham has said that ISIS' brutal massacre of 30 Ethiopian Christians will only strengthen the faith of those living in the country and has encouraged believers to remember Jesus' promise that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church, in reference to Matthew 16:18.

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Pope Francis Expresses 'Heartfelt Pain' over Deaths of Migrants, Urges International Community to Take Action
Pope Francis has expressed "heartfelt pain" over the recent deaths of dozens of migrants, including 12 Christians who died after a group of Muslim migrants threw them overboard, and has urged the international community to help Italy put an end to the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.

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White House Condemns ISIS Massacre of 30 Ethiopian Christians, Finally Admits Victims Were Killed Due To Their Faith
The White House has condemned "in the strongest terms" the Islamic State's mass murder of 30 Ethiopian Christians and for the first time has admitted the victims were killed by the Muslim terrorists because of their faith.

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Exclusive Interview: Author Christy Beam Opens Up about Her Daughter's Miraculous Healing and Visit to Heaven
Christy Beam, the author of the newly released memoir, Miracles From Heaven, recently opened up to the Gospel Herald about her daughter's miraculous healing and visit to Heaven and how the experience has affected her family's faith.

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China Removes More Crosses from Churches, Dashing Hopes That Campaign Targeting Christians Had Ended
Crosses have been removed from at least three places of worship in China this month, dashing hopes that the government's demolition campaign targeting Christian churches had ended.

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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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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.
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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.