Filipino Man Follows Jesus by Being Nailed to Cross

A tradition on Good Friday commemorates the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ for the savior of humanity; devotees nail themselves on the cross to honor Jesus and repent of their sins, the Christian Daily website reports today (Oct. 21,2026). 

According to the annual event, organizers, over 15,000devotees, and tourists have come to witness the nailings and commemoration. Despite the event's seriousness, the atmosphere was still festive, as some villagers were selling food,beverages, hats,souvenirs, and some religious items. At the same time, there were some police officers that maintained order during the event.

More Than 4,200 Christians Killed in Nigeria this Year

More than 4,200 Christians have been killed in Nigeria so far this year, the Christian Today website reports today (Oct.13, 2026).

The assessment by U.S.--based Equipping the Persecuted  (ETP) recorded  4,216 Christian lives lost between January 1 and Sept.8  --equivalent,to nearly communities examined in this report appears to be religiously motivated and carried out through organized militant networks.

The organization attributes a significant proportion of the violence to organized Fulani militant networks, alongside established Islamist groups including Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, Ansaru, and Lak Uraw.

ETP is calling on the Nigerian government and international partners to adopt a more targeted response to violence in the Middle Belt.

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Pope Leo Warns against assisted Dying

Pope LeoXIV told sick pilgrims and health care workers in Lourdes, France on Sept.27that they "must reject the temptation to cause death  under the cure of false compassion," the Christian Daily website reports today (Oct. 11, 2026).

The remarks, delivered at a center for sick and pilgrims, came less than two months after France'sconstitutional council cleared the way for a national law permitted assisted dying. In the address, the pope did not name a specific country or bill.

Leo acknowledged that illness can leave people uncertain and without hope. "But no human law should ever make you long for the certainty of "what your dignity" will be, adding that" it is legal,but "is not necessarily moral."

Pope to Artists: Church Needs You in Age of AI

Pope Leo  XIV used an address to artists on Oct.2 to draw a line, between human art and AI, the Christian Post website reports today (Oct.5, 2026).

Speaking to artists and curators in the Vatican's Consistory Hall for Art of Possibility, the pope said, There is an ontological difference -- even before an aesthetic one -- between art and what a machine can generate. 

The word ontological refers to what a thing is, whereas aesthetic refers to how it looks or sounds. Leo is arguing the difference is one of kind, not polish.

A machine can produce something that looks finished and still be a different sort of object than a painting, a song,or a poem made by a person. 

"The Church needs you," the pope said. "This is especially true in this age of artificial intelligence."

Christian Boy Pepper--Sprayed While Riding on Bike in Israel

A Christian boy was pepper--sprayed while riding a bike on Israel's holiest holiday, the Chrisian Post website reports today (Oct. 3, 3026).

The boy,an American identified only as William,said he was listening to music as he rode near the Mamilla close to the Old City walls. The Times of Israel reports "a religious man stopped him there and told him to turn his music down."

William complied and answered in English. The man then shouted,"No Ebglish,Jews!" at him. 

As William rode off,he said the man sprayed him with pepper spray.

"I thought I was going to die,"William said.

Footage from later that day shows a confused William in an ambulance.

Police have arrested 22-year-old Ganei Mod'in, a mostly ultra--Orthodox settlement near Jerusalem.

Songs of Praise" Celebrate 65 Years with Anniv.. Episode

 The BBC's long--ranging religious program, "Songs of Praise," is making its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its hisrtory and changing place in Brirtish broadcasting, the Christian Today website reports today (Sept. 27, 2026).

First aired on Oct.1, 1961, the program has since produced over 3,240 episodes, recording hymns and worship songs in more than 2,000 churches, chapels, and cathedrals across the U.K., as well as in locations ranging from beaches and stadiums to concert halls and cruise ships.

96 Students Baptizrd after High School Worship Events

Nearly 100 srtudents have been baptized during the periodic worship gathering held at a Christian high school in COLORADOAFTER ATHLETIC COMPERTITIONS ,the Christian Post website reports today(Sept 25,2026).

Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gathering in fall 2024 AND HOLDS THE STRUDENT--FOCUSEED WORSHIP AND TESTIONY EVENTS TWICE EACH ACADEMICYEAR. The GATHERINGS DRAw a few hundred people on average ,including students, staFF, parents  and local residentas.So far, 96 students have been baptized.