Christian News – Biblical Perspectives on World Events

Breaking Christian News

Stay up to date with today’s breaking Christian news. This section is updated 24/7 with the latest developments in faith, culture, politics, and world affairs that matter to believers.

March of the Martyrs in Wasington, D.C. Draws Attention to Global Rise in Christian Persecution

Posted on: Monday, September 27, 2021

This past Saturday, September 25th, hundreds gathered in Washington, D.C. to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians across the globe in the first large-scale march of its kind in US history.

Alveda King launches new pro-life organization to educate children and youth

Posted on: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Evangelist Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr. has just launched Speak for Life, an organization that will offer pro-life curriculums to after-school clubs and Sunday schools, Christian Headlines reports. King attests that she was pro-choice, and had…

Bible could be soon be available in 95% of the world’s 6,000 languages

Posted on: Thursday, September 16, 2021

The founder of the YouVersion Bible app has stated that 95% of the world’s population could have access to a full Bible in their own language by 2033, Premier Christian News (PCN) reports. Bobby Gruenewald said collaborative efforts using new…

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America installs first transgender bishop

Posted on: Monday, September 13, 2021

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) on Saturday installed its first openly transgender bishop, DW reports. Reverend Megan Rohrer, who goes by the pronouns “they” and “he,” was installed as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod during a ceremony…

Controversial Dutch Evangelist Jan Zijlstra Dies Of COVID-19 At 82

Posted on: Monday, September 13, 2021

Dutch evangelist Jan Zijlstra, known for his controversial healing services, died of COVID-19 at 82, his foundation confirmed.

Dozens of Louisiana churches destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Ida; “we need all the help we can get”

Posted on: Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Dozens of churches in Louisiana were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ida last week, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The devastating hurricane has also left 600,000 people in Louisiana without electricity and has killed 63 people nationwide.

Survey: Majority of Americans identify as Christian, but many have unbiblical views

Posted on: Monday, September 6, 2021

A new survey published in the American Worldview Inventory 2021 shows that 69% of Americans self-identify as “Christian” but many hold views that contradict the Bible, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

Australia: Over 2,700 Church Leaders sign declaration against COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’

Posted on: Monday, September 6, 2021

More than 2,700 Church leaders in Australia have signed a declaration addressed to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, expressing their opposition to the proposed introduction of a COVID-19 ‘vaccine passport’ into Australian society. Titled, the Ezekiel Declaration, the letter attests that…

California church that refused to close for COVID gets $800,000 from state, county to settle suit

Posted on: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The state of California and Los Angeles County are each paying $400,000 to end litigation by Grace Community Church alleging that COVID-19 restrictions on in-person worship infringed on its constitutional right to religious freedom.

Christian Alternatives to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Sees Membership Spike as BSA and GSA Take a Nosedive

Posted on: Saturday, August 28, 2021

Christian families across the US say they are “disappointed and dismayed” by the changes in the culture and policies of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. What once began as programs that helped to raise up young men and women…

Tropical Storm Ida could be a ‘worst-case scenario’ for Louisiana, Gulf Coast as heat continues across US

Posted on: Friday, August 27, 2021

Tropical Storm Ida has gotten stronger and the National Hurricane Center has said it will become a category 3, or a major hurricane, before it's expected to make landfall just west of New Orleans.

New YouTube Community Guidelines Censor Prayer and Faith Concerning COVID-19

Posted on: Thursday, August 26, 2021

According to Western Journal, YouTube has issued new “community guidelines” that will prevent YouTubers from posting videos suggesting that anyone should pray about COVID rather than seeking medical attention. 

Church in Wales to consider offering service of blessing for same-sex couples

Posted on: Thursday, August 26, 2021

The Governing Body of the Church in Wales will consider passing a bill that would allow a service of blessing for same-sex couples who are married or in civil partnerships, Christian Today (CT) reports. The Church is not considering allowing…

Court upholds death sentence for white supremacist who murdered nine at South Carolina black church

Posted on: Thursday, August 26, 2021

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the conviction and death sentence of Dylann Roof, a young, self-confessed white supremacist who murdered nine members of a South Carolina black congregation in 2015, Voice of America (VOA) reports.…

New Survey: Majority of born again US Christians believe Jesus is not only path to salvation

Posted on: Monday, August 23, 2021

A new study by Probe Ministries has shown that over 60% of born-again US Christians aged 18 to 39 believe that, in addition to Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad offer paths to salvation as well, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Christian teachers sue Virginia school district over transgender policy

Posted on: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Two Christian teachers have filed suit against a Virginia school district over a transgender policy that allows students to use restroom facilities according to their gender identity and requires all employees and children to use the preferred gender pronouns of…

“Not just for people who have an alphabet . . .” Wycliffe Associates Helps Spoken-Only Language Groups Gain Access to the Scriptures

Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is helping spoken-only language groups gain access to the Scriptures by strategically equipping and training national Bible translators.

US construction of houses of worship has declined sharply in last 20 years

Posted on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Although US spending on construction has increased steadily to a near-record annualized rate of $1.55 trillion this year, the construction of houses of worship such as churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples has decreased sharply over the last 20 years, Axios…

Christian member of Finnish Parliament faces prison for questioning support of gay pride parade

Posted on: Sunday, August 8, 2021

A member of Finland’s Parliament is facing two years in prison for tweeting a message questioning the alignment of her church with a gay pride parade and for other statements expressing what she said is the Bible’s view on homosexuality.

Church in Maine asks US Supreme Court to block church restrictions once and for all

Posted on: Tuesday, August 3, 2021

An evangelical church in Maine is asking the United States Supreme Court to prohibit the state from ever placing COVID-19 restrictions on worship gatherings again, the Washington Times reports. While Maine removed all restrictions on gatherings in May, Calvary Chapel…

Christian News by Category

We provide in-depth coverage across multiple categories so you can follow the topics that matter most:

• Christian Persecution News – Reports on the persecuted church worldwide.
• Prophecy News – Tracking developments through the lens of biblical prophecy.
• Israel Christian News – Updates from the Holy Land and the Middle East.
• Christian Political News – How politics and policy affect the Church.
• World Christian News – Faith-based reporting on global events.

What is Christian News?

Christian news refers to news reporting that is shaped by a biblical worldview — telling the truth about world events, culture, and politics while highlighting the work of God’s Kingdom.

At Worthy News, we believe Christian journalism should:

• Uphold biblical values.
• Give a voice to the persecuted.
• Provide prophetic context to current events.
• Avoid sensationalism and focus on truth.

Our mission is summed up in our motto: Only publishing the news “worthy” of reading!

Today’s Top Christian News Stories

• Evangelist Edward Graham On Prayer Mission In Wartorn Ukraine
• Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89
• 3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars
• Poll Shows Surge of Faith Among UK Youth, Pointing to a “Quiet Revival”
• Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
• Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)

Why Trust Worthy News for Christian News?

• 20+ years of independent Christian journalism.
• Reporters on the ground in Israel, the U.S., and Europe.
• A global readership across 100+ nations.
• Recognition in Google News and other major aggregators.
• A daily Worthy Brief newsletter reaching over 35,000 subscribers.

Read more about our Editorial Standards.

Get Christian News Direct to Your Inbox

Never miss an update. Subscribe to the Worthy Brief — our daily email combining the latest Christian news headlines with a devotional message rich in Hebraic-Christian insights.

Subscribe to the Worthy Brief →

Related Christian News Resources

• Worthy Watch – In-depth commentary, videos, and analysis on today’s headlines.
• Worthy Insights – Curated links and resources from across the web, chosen for their relevance to believers.
• Worthy Satire – Sharp, humorous takes on faith, culture, and current events.