By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, March 31, 2026Former Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., spoke for nearly an hour with Focus on the Family President and CEO Jim Daly during an interview titled "What I By Facing Death," which aired March 27, 2026. | Screenshot/YouTube/Focus on the FamilyFormer Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., recently reflected on the pain of knowing he must soon leave his 14-year-old son without a father because of his terminal cancer diagnosis, but explained why he maintains hope and gratitude to God amid suffering that doesn't have an easy answer.During a roughly hour-long interview with Focus on the Family President and CEO Jim Daly that aired last Friday, Sasse responded to the problem of suffering by reframing the question, noting what he finds mysterious is why God would desire a relationship with sinners by redeeming their suffering and taking it upon Himself. "I obviously don't understand it," Sasse said of suffering. "But Jesus took on incarnate flesh, and came and didn't just fulfill the whole law for us. He also suffered all the punishment that Adam and we, in Adam, deserve."Sasse, who was given months to live after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last December, went on to observe that suffering often plays an important role in the Christian's journey of sanctification and that God often uses it to purify the believer's heart of inordinate affections."And though it's terrible, there is something very special in being able to be united with Christ's suffering en route to this veil of tears' final enemy, this last enemy [of death], because it helps us cleave away from all the idolatries we've built as we fell in love with the creation, instead of the Creator," Sasse said.Daly, who shared that he was orphaned by the age of 11, went on to reflect on how losing his parents at a young age left him with hurt that has never fully healed. He questioned how Sasse is dealing with the pain of knowing that his daughters, Corrie and Alex, who are in their 20s, and especially his 14-year-old son, Breck, will soon have to experience that.Wiping tears away, Sasse quoted the late Reformed theologian R.C. Sproul's observation that "there is no maverick molecule" in God's universe."God is not uncertain about anything that has happened, is happening or will happen, and He will weave together that mosaic for our own good," Sasse said. "God loves His Church and those Christians that He has written into eternity. He will use this for good."Despite his faith in God's sovereignty, Sasse noted that his "deepest aches" concern leaving his family behind, though he believes they will all be reunited eternally someday."The part that's most baffling is, why will Breck not have a dad at 15 or 17 or 19? And yet, God knows exactly what He's doing, and He has a plan for Breck's life, that covenant child. But it hurts."In a recent interview with Jim Daly, Ben Sasse answered several challenging questions about how to respond to suffering with both Christian faith and hope:"I don't want to be aggressive with the intellectualist rationalist side, but God tells us in Scripture everything we need… pic.twitter.com/pU7PCiE6hW— Melissa the Hopeful????Homemaker (@BiblicalBeauty) March 29, 2026 Regarding what he would say to those who are struggling with believing in God's goodness amid their own pain and suffering, Sasse offered his perspective "from two angles.""I don't want to be aggressive with the intellectualist rationalist side, but God tells us in Scripture everything we need to know for faith and life, but He doesn't tell us everything we want to know or everything that we ultimately will know. And He is God, and to whom else would we go?""So, I trust Him because He is who He is, and He has been faithful. And so, I won't get every answer this side of eternity.""Death is an enemy. Death is wicked. But it's the final enemy. It's our last battle. And after that, there will be no more tears. And so, we will have these answers, and we will know that God used it for His good," he added.Sasse has spent his final months doing multiple interviews about the hope he has in the face of his own suffering and death because of Jesus Christ, telling Hoover Institution President Peter Robinson in February that he is endeavoring to "redeem the time."During another interview with his longtime friends, Michael Horton and Dan Bryant, Sasse acknowledged his subjection to the Curse as a son of the first Adam, but grew emotional describing the kindness of Christ in laying aside His glory to become the second Adam and restore fellowship with sinners by conquering death.

A scene from an animated video by Jordan’s Digitales Media shows a family using breathing exercises to manage stress during a missile alert. Courtesy of Digitales Media As sirens warning of possible missile strikes echo across parts of the Middle East, a Jordanian animation company has released a short video aimed at helping families cope with the emotional strain of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Digitales Media, based in Amman, developed the five-minute animated episode to offer practical ways—especially for children—to deal with tension and anxiety linked to war conditions. The initiative comes as the conflict’s impact extends beyond physical destruction and travel disruptions, affecting daily life and mental well-being across the region. The episode opens with the now-familiar sound of the siren blasting through an apartment neighborhood in Amman while the streets are deserted. The production is part of a long-running YouTube series, Our Family Life, that has captured the imagination of families around the region. Cynthia Madanat-Sharaiha, creative director and co-owner of Digitales Media, explains that her team was looking for ways to help families during the war. “We wanted to find a practical way for people in general, and children in particular, to deal with tensions emanating from the war,” she told Christian Daily International. Shadi Sharaiha, the program’s executive producer, told CDI that this particular episode of “Our Family Life” was a deliberate attempt to translate evidence-based coping techniques into something families can actually use at home—in moments of tension and after the sirens fade. “The entire Middle East region has been overwhelmed with flying missiles and 24-hour war news that has engulfed everyone. Our creative team worked around the clock to find practical solutions that can help families deal with trauma, not only during war but at any other time,” he said. In the YouTube video, after hearing the siren, Abu Sanad’s family meets and reflects on their concerns. The mother presents breathing exercises and encourages her family to follow them. The company says they were careful to present evidence-based treatments in a visually attractive manner, with additional downloadable exercises provided at the end. Issam Smeir, a Chicago-based trauma counselor and advisor to the content of the Digitales products, told CDI that the “Our Family Life” series is not merely entertaining but a creative show that helps parents teach their children how to engage with life’s challenges. He said that “the dealing-with-stress episode” aims to help families regulate their nervous systems when war anxiety spills into daily life. “The wisdom comes from the mother, whose on-screen breathing exercises are not gimmicks but a gateway to resilience that can be learned without prior therapy and without leaving the living room,” he explained. Smeir said that stress is a natural response to an unnatural situation. According to the mental health specialist, the breathing exercise helps “reset the nervous system back to normal.” Digitales Media adopted a real-time approach, pairing a short film with downloadable exercises and a digital toolkit offering science-based methods to manage stress and trauma. The approach combines accessibility with methods commonly used in clinical trauma care, including breathing exercises and routines designed to create a sense of safety. Yet in many Arab countries, where access to mental health services can be uneven, stigmatized, or disrupted by displacement—these tools risk remaining abstract unless they are rendered tangible and culturally resonant. Digitales, the producer of the award-winning feature film “Saleem,” is a leading media organization that creates content addressing emotional issues. It tells the story of a curious and adventurous nine-year-old who moves to a new town with his family after losing his father. The company’s co-directors, Shadi and Cynthia Sharaiha, received the King Abdullah II Award of Excellence for the film and the production team was also visited by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa during production. Digitales also produces a creative digital mental health and psychosocial support tool, “Amal for Children,” that combines animation and storytelling with evidence-based therapy modalities to help reduce the intensity and frequency of PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms in children navigating trauma. Their video content has been used by refugee groups in Egypt and has been translated for use in other regions of the world.Church leaders have said the production enables them to better support children in difficult situations as they cope with stress and trauma. When content is crafted in local dialects and framed within familiar family dynamics, it becomes less intimidating and more credible, producers say. The Jordanian film’s setting in Amman, its emphasis on family participation and its clear, actionable guidance exemplify how healing tools can be culturally anchored and practically useful. With the conflict reaching countries unaccustomed to such threats, the sound of sirens and the need to seek shelter have contributed to rising stress levels among families. The video presents a practical sequence from awareness to action, equipping families with tools they can use in daily life, whether at home, in school or during emergencies.

Christian Daily International is launching an international podcast series, Faith Without Frontiers, on March 31, 2026, marking a new chapter in its mission to share stories of faith, resilience and leadership from across the global Church. Hosted by Gordon Showell-Rogers, International Director of Christian Daily International, the podcast will release 10 episodes in its first season, with new installments published every Tuesday. The series is made up of heart-to-heart conversations with Christian believers, many in leadership roles, from a wide range of nations and professional backgrounds. From Europe to the Middle East, Africa to North America and Asia, guests include legal professionals, humanitarian workers, entrepreneurs, academics, public servants and survivors of profound hardship. Their stories touch on justice issues, displacement, war, human trafficking, ethical leadership, youth ministry and public life. “The podcasts are simply conversations with extraordinary friends about their amazing and challenging faith journeys, and what has shaped their lives,” Showell-Rogers said. “I’m deeply grateful for friends’ willingness to speak very openly, often sharing deeply personal realities.” He said what has struck him most is the goodness of God in very diverse circumstances and contexts. “What this very international series of conversations has in common is a sense of the presence of God, the work of God in often dark, sometimes funny situations all over the world,” he said. “I hope that others will enjoy the first series as much as I have enjoyed recording them.” The title Faith Without Frontiers reflects both the geographical breadth of the guests and the spiritual theme that unites them — stories of faith stepping beyond boundaries, both personal and international. It was not the only title under consideration. Showell-Rogers’ teenage grandson suggested the more playful: “Gordon’s Gospel Gossip.” “In many ways, that title captures the authentic, unscripted nature of these conversations between friends. My guests have all loved it,” he said. “But we decided that a slightly more serious title might be good - at least for now.” While the contexts differ — from courtrooms to classrooms, from refugee ministries to national institutions — a common thread runs through each episode: perseverance and hope rooted in Christ. “I am struck by the resilience of the human spirit and the resilience of the human spirit in Christ,” he said. “Some of the stories are deeply painful. But each person is continuing to trust God, walking forward with Christ and serving Him in remarkable ways.” The podcast aligns closely with Christian Daily International’s broader mission to strengthen global Christian unity and understanding. “Our overall aim is to help believers around the world hear one another’s stories and understand that we are all part of one body in Christ globally,” Showell-Rogers said. “I hope that as you listen, you will find yourself thinking, ‘That person’s God is my God.’” He added that the stories may encourage listeners — perhaps particularly younger believers — to consider how their own professions and life paths can become avenues of service. “I hope that something of that will come across when people listen,” he said, “and that people will feel inspired to walk with Christ, serving him in their own area, in the place to which the Lord has called them.” Season 1 of Faith Without Frontiers begins March 31, 2026, with new episodes released every Tuesday.

Protest in Karachi, Pakistan on March 29, 2026 against court upholding forcible marriage and conversion of 13-year-old girl. CDI screenshot of video Christians, rights advocates and civil society members at protests in Pakistan on Sunday (March 29) condemned a recent federal court verdict upholding a forced conversion/marriage of a Christian girl by a Muslim man. Following a Federal Constitutional Court ruling that enabled a 30-year-old Muslim to retain custody of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz, in Karachi a large number of Christians gathered outside the Karachi Press Club on Sunday (March 29). They carried placards and shouted slogans demanding immediate protection for underage girls and stronger legislation against forced faith conversions and child marriages. Speakers at the protest rally warned of a rising pattern of abductions, forced conversions and marriages involving Christian girls. They urged the Federal Constitutional Court to revisit the verdict and called on the president and prime minister to take immediate notice. “We condemn the Federal Constitutional Court for trampling over the existing child marriage laws of the country by validating the Islamic conversion and marriage of an underage Christian minor girl,” church leader and rights activist Ghazala Shafique said in her address to protestors. “How can minors, who cannot legally obtain identity documents, be deemed capable of making decisions about religion or marriage?” Other speakers demanded that all controversial laws and decisions affecting minority communities be reviewed in consultation with stakeholders, emphasizing that failure to address these issues deepens insecurity among minority families. Protests coincided with Palm Sunday observances, with worshippers marking the occasion with rallies, prayers, and hymns. Parallel demonstrations were organized by other groups, including the National Christian Party and Gawahi Mission Trust. Girls holding placards joined calls for justice in the Maria Shahbaz case and enforcement of laws prohibiting marriages under 18. The protesters highlighted that without urgent legal reforms and judicial review, vulnerable groups, particularly young girls, remained at serious risk. The speakers stressed the importance of united support from all religious communities and equal protection for minorities, underscoring the need for urgent government action to prevent further exploitation of children. In Lahore, representatives of civil society, political, and human rights organizations held a joint press conference at the Lahore Press Club on Saturday (March 28), expressing outrage over the decision in the Maria Shahbaz case. Samson Salamat, chairman of Rwadari Tehreek or Movement for Equality, described the ruling as “misleading” and a setback for efforts to protect minors from premature unions that can cause lasting physical, emotional, and educational harm. Salamat highlighted that the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision effectively validates the forced marriage of the 13-year-old Christian girl to a Muslim man, citing sharia (Islamic law), despite the Child Marriage Restraint Act and its provincial variations, including the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026, Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act 2013, Balochistan Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, and Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, which set the minimum age of marriage for girls at 18. Other speakers at the press conference included Irfan Mufti, convener of the Joint Action Committee for Peoples Rights; Saeeda Diep, chairperson of the Institute for Peace and Secular Studies; Katherine Sapna, executive director of Christians’ True Spirit (CTS); Emmanuel Khokhar, spokesperson for the Church of Pakistan; and Pastor Amjad Niamat, chairperson of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan. The speakers highlighted the broader implications of the verdict for minority girls in Pakistan, who are disproportionately affected by forced conversions and child marriages. Salamat warned that the decision could embolden perpetrators to exploit vulnerable girls, forcibly converting them and marrying them off, effectively erasing their identities and denying them education, autonomy, and protection. He described the ruling as a violation of Pakistan’s obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and a reminder of the inconsistencies in the legal framework for protecting minors. The civil society leaders stressed that while Pakistan’s existing laws prohibit child marriage, inconsistent enforcement and conflicting judicial interpretations continue to leave children vulnerable, particularly within minority communities. “This verdict sends a dangerous signal that the rights of minority girls can be overridden, even when there is clear documentary evidence of their age and legal protections,” Salamat said, referring to Maria’s birth registration issued by NADRA and corroborated by the relevant union council. The press conference also addressed concerns about the social and psychological impact on victims of forced conversion and early marriage. “Minors subjected to such practices are at risk of physical abuse, exploitation, and long-term emotional trauma. Immediate legal and institutional safeguards are necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future,” said CTS’s Katherine Sapna. She urged the government to strengthen implementation of existing child protection laws and to consider new legislation that addresses the exploitation of religious minorities. Other speakers underscored that religious and social reforms must be coupled with judicial accountability. They urged the Federal Constitutional Court to review the judgment, stating that the ruling had created widespread fear within minority communities and highlighted the urgent need for legal clarity and protection mechanisms. “We will continue to raise our voice at every available platform until every child in Pakistan, regardless of religion, can grow up free from fear, coercion, and abuse,” Salamat asserted while presenting a condemnation resolution. Maria’s family says she was abducted in Lahore on July 29, 2025 and subjected to forced conversion and coerced marriage. A re-investigation conducted under the direction of the sessions court found that the marriage certificate had been fabricated, with the union council confirming no official record existed. Despite this evidence, the Federal Constitutional Court awarded custody to her captor “husband,” effectively validating the marriage and disregarding documentary evidence of her age and the applicable child protection laws.

President Bola Tinubu with UK PM Keir Starmer. This is the first state visit by a Nigerian president to Britain in nearly 40 years framed by Nigerian officials as a turning point in bilateral relations. Bola Tinubu/Facebook Nigeria and the United Kingdom have moved to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties following President Bola Tinubu’s state visit on March 18 - 19. But UK lawmakers and Christian groups warn that future cooperation should depend on ending violence against Christians. Tinubu’s official state visit, which is the first by a Nigerian president to Britain in nearly 40 years, was framed by Nigerian officials as a turning point in bilateral relations, focused on trade, investment and global partnership. In an official statement, the Nigerian presidency described the trip as “the beginning of a renewed phase in diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom,” highlighting efforts to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors. Presidential spokesman Tunde Rahman called the visit a “historic and glorious moment for Nigeria,” emphasizing its symbolic importance and the country’s re-emergence on the global stage. Meetings during the visit included engagements at Windsor Castle and Downing Street, alongside discussions on expanding trade and investment. Reports also pointed to major economic interests, including infrastructure and port development projects, as central to the talks. Commentary by The Guardian noted that the visit reflects Nigeria’s broader ambition to position itself as a regional power and attract foreign investment, signaling what it described as a return to the global stage. But even as both governments emphasized renewed partnership, UK lawmakers and Christian advocacy groups cautioned that the issue of violence against Christians in Nigeria cannot be ignored. Conditional cooperation More than 200 members of Parliament and peers called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to raise the matter directly with Tinubu, urging that human rights, particularly religious freedom, be made a condition of future cooperation. In a joint letter, lawmakers from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Freedom of Religion or Belief warned that Nigeria must take urgent steps to address attacks on Christian communities. The group’s chairman, Jim Shannon, said Nigeria must take “concrete steps to prevent the harassment, persecution and killing of Christians, while ensuring that perpetrators are investigated and prosecuted.” The letter also called for human rights obligations to become “fundamental to all future diplomatic, security and trade discussions” between the two countries. Christian campaigners have echoed those demands, arguing that Nigeria has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians. They cite ongoing attacks on churches, kidnappings and killings in rural communities, often linked to extremist groups and armed militias. Advocates say economic leverage may be one of the few tools capable of driving meaningful change, and have urged the UK government to tie trade deals and diplomatic engagement to measurable improvements in security and accountability. Some lawmakers had gone further, calling on Starmer to confront Tinubu directly over the issue during the visit, describing the situation as urgent and long overdue for action. Despite the pressure, Nigerian officials have not publicly responded to calls for conditional trade or acknowledged the issue in the same terms as UK critics. Instead, the Nigerian government has consistently framed the violence as part of a broader security crisis affecting multiple communities, including both Christians and Muslims, driven by terrorism, banditry and communal conflict. Nigeria has faced years of instability involving insurgent groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, alongside criminal gangs responsible for kidnappings and attacks on villages, according to international media reports. While Christians are among those affected, experts say the wider conflict is fueled by a complex mix of factors, including economic hardship, land disputes and weak security infrastructure. The differing narratives have created a delicate diplomatic balancing act for the UK government. On one hand, Britain maintains strong historical and economic ties with Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest economies and a key regional partner. On the other, domestic political pressure is mounting for a more values-driven foreign policy that prioritizes human rights. Lawmakers warn that failing to act risks undermining the UK’s global commitment to freedom of religion. For Nigerian officials, however, the focus remains firmly on strengthening ties and projecting stability. The visit was presented as an opportunity to deepen cooperation, attract investment and reinforce Nigeria’s position as a significant global player. The contrast in priorities underscores a broader tension between economic diplomacy and human rights advocacy - one that remains unresolved. As both countries move forward with plans to expand cooperation, the question of whether human rights concerns will shape future agreements continues to hang over the relationship.

(LifeSiteNews) — Following a meeting on Monday with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See, Yaron Sideman, expressed “regret” over the “unfortunate incident” of Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, being denied access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. In a March 30 statement released via Telegram and reported by Vatican News, the Holy See announced that Parolin, along with Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, had met with Sideman earlier that day to discuss and clarify the “unfortunate incident” on Palm Sunday. The Holy See noted the agreement reached between the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and local Israeli authorities allowing the liturgical celebrations for Holy Week and Easter inside the church. On the morning of Palm Sunday, March 29, Israeli police had stopped Pizzaballa and Father Francesco Ielpo, Custodian of the Holy Land, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, thus preventing them from celebrating Mass at the location on apparent security grounds linked to the ongoing war. In its statement, the Holy See Press Office stressed that during the conversation, “regret was expressed over what happened, clarifications were provided, and note was taken of the agreement reached between the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the local authorities regarding participation in the liturgies of the Easter Triduum at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.” READ: Israeli police block Cdl. Pizzaballa from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday Notably, Pizzaballa and Ielpo were stopped while proceeding privately, without any form of procession or public ceremony, and were compelled to turn back. As a consequence, for the first time in centuries, the heads of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. “This incident is a grave precedent,” the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land noted in a joint press release, adding that the measure was “manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate” and constituted “an extreme departure from basic principles of reasonableness, freedom of worship, and respect for the Status Quo.” The Patriarchate further underscored that, since the beginning of the war, Church authorities had “complied fully with all imposed restrictions: public gatherings were canceled, attendance [at liturgies] was prohibited, and arrangements were made to broadcast the celebrations” worldwide to ensure participation by the faithful. Israeli police had defended the decision, stating that all holy sites in the Old City of Jerusalem lacking protected areas had been closed to worshipers, in accordance with directives issued by the Home Front Command. The authorities indicated that the Patriarchate’s request for access had been examined and denied for these reasons. Jonathan Peled, Israel’s ambassador to Italy, went a step further, insisting that Pizzaballa had been clearly informed in advance that access to places of worship was not permitted for security reasons and stressing that the Latin patriarch nevertheless chose not to comply with those instructions. READ: Why are American Catholic influencers silent about attacks on Christians in Gaza? Later that day, however, Israeli President Isaac Herzog reported that he had spoken directly with the patriarch to express regret over the incident, attributing the situation to ongoing war threats, including missile attacks allegedly targeting Israeli territory. Following public reaction and diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that measures were being arranged to allow access for religious authorities in the next few days. Netanyahu later confirmed that he had instructed relevant authorities to grant Pizzaballa “full and immediate access” to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. On March 30, the same day the Holy See met with Sideman, the Latin Patriarchate and the Custody of the Holy Land issued a further joint statement confirming that “the matters concerning the Holy Week and Easter celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre have been addressed and resolved in coordination with the relevant authorities.” Access for Church representatives was secured to allow the continuation of Holy Week and Easter liturgies at the Holy Sepulchre, while “the existing restrictions on public gatherings remain in force for the time being.”

(LifeSiteNews) — A Canadian woman with debilitating illnesses who had previously decided to euthanize herself with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has recently pulled herself back from the brink of killing herself, but she is in need of help with expenses for mobility, home accessibility, and medical care. “She’s hanging on by just a thread,” Lino DeFacendis, founder and CEO of Life Care Network, told LifeSiteNews. Help Tiffany Access Medical Care and Mobility Support Tiffany Felkai suffers from Cervical Cranial Instability and brain stem compression due to her genetic illness, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This means the ligaments connecting her upper vertebrae and skull are loose, requiring a neck brace and causing a long list of symptoms, sometimes excruciating, that have included extreme headaches and paralysis. Tiffany was misdiagnosed for years by Canadian doctors. It wasn’t until she hired a medical case management agency and was sent to a U.S.-based neurologist that she received a correct diagnosis, her first step to obtaining proper treatment. However, the Ontario Ministry of Health (OMH) would only accept the diagnosis of Canadian doctors, leaving her unable to acquire the care she needed. She thereafter suffered from some personal issues and grueling physical symptoms: by October 2024, she was bed-bound up to 20 hours a day, suffered from week-long periods of speech loss, migraine-induced paralysis, and “unbearable” spine pain.  After having made literally hundreds of phone calls to government agencies and NGOs asking for help over the course of nine years, and having been denied funding for a critical surgery as well as pain management, Tiffany felt she had no choice but to commit assisted suicide. She lives alone, lacks family support, and has no one available to drive or help her in daily activities.  With the encouragement and support of Life Care Network (LCN) over the past few months, Tiffany has been convinced to hang on. LCN has been providing her with Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help her through each day. However, Tiffany is also hanging on in hope of medical care and mobility support that will help manage her symptoms and allow her to be independent. Her LifeFunder fundraiser will help her obtain: A portable power chair with suspension An elevating seat on a power wheelchair that would allow her to access basic necessities An electric front door opener that would allow her to independently enter and exit her home safely  An adjustable bed frame, essential for symptom management, rest, and reducing pain and neurological strain Concussion rehabilitation therapy to manage neurological symptoms Help Tiffany Access Medical Care and Mobility Support All funds raised will go directly toward supporting these immediate needs. Obtaining these supports will go a long way in helping Tiffany to function independently and avoid further progression of her symptoms as she advocates for proper medical care. DeFacendis told LifeSiteNews that Tiffany has been “finding some comfort in our dear Lord’s wise command ‘So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.’ (Matthew 6:34)” He is requesting prayers for Tiffany and for the Life Care Network ministry. Learn more about Tiffany’s story here.

(LifeSiteNews) — On March 28, participants of a pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows organized by the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) were banned from entering the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows in Cuceglio, Italy, outside of Turin. The SSPX posted a video of Father Aldo Rossi, the leader of the pilgrimage, standing in front of the church door and reading aloud a statement. Even though the pilgrimage had been announced, the doors remained closed to them. The local newspaper La Voce reported on March 29 that several priests, the Consoling Sisters of the Sacred Heart, as well as dozens of lay people, among them young families, were participating in the pilgrimage that stretched over several miles, with some people carrying a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows. As the newspaper wrote, “the faithful of the Priory of San Carlo in Montalenghe had organized a Lenten pilgrimage, which had been announced in advance.” “No Mass, no liturgical celebration: just a few concluding prayers, as a gesture of devotion” were planned. La Voce, a secular newspaper, continued its report with consternation since, according to their sources, the decision to close the door to the pilgrimage group was made by the chaplain of the shrine, Don Luca Meinardi, but under the influence of his superior, Diocese of Ivrea Bishop Daniele Salera. The newspaper commented, “A choice that inevitably clashes with an ecclesiastical lexicon that in recent years has emphasized words like welcome, inclusion, dialogue, and mercy.” Don Rossi, the SSPX priest, comes to a similar conclusion when he stated in his videotaped commentary, and we quote his strong words here at length: “Well, in the prevailing culture of inclusion, doors are opened to everyone: to Anglicans who celebrate Mass in the mother of all churches in Rome, St. John Lateran, even though they are not even priests. Just two days ago, Rome sent a message to the female Anglican archbishop on the occasion of her installation, reminding her to walk together, bearing in mind that differences cannot erase the brotherhood born of our shared baptism. Churches are opening their doors to Protestants, even allowing them to celebrate Mass in a parish here in Turin. We pray together with all religions.” LifeSite had reported about the fact that Pope Leo XIV had sent on March 26 a welcoming message to Sarah Mullally, the new pro-abortionist and pro-LGBT archbishop of Canterbury, invoking the Holy Ghost for her ministry. “In asking the Lord to strengthen you with the gift of wisdom,” the Roman Pontiff wrote, “I pray that you may be guided by the Holy Spirit in serving your communities, and draw inspiration from the example of Mary, the Mother of God.” Don Rossi went on to say in his speech in front of the closed doors of the Marian shrine, which was built after a Marian apparition: “Churches are also opening to the earth goddess Pachamama, as happened in Rome. Churches are opening to LGBT groups and celebrating Mass with them, particularly at the Church of the Gesù in Rome. Doors are opening to Buddhists and animists, as happened at the 1986 Assisi meeting, where a statue of Buddha was even placed on the tabernacle. But for the Society of St. Pius X, simply to say a prayer for vocations — not Mass, but prayers for vocations — the doors are closed. In this case, there is no inclusion, but exclusion. Why? Because in the Pantheon there were all the gods except our Lord Jesus Christ.” Further expounding on this exclusion of the truth of Jesus Christ, Don Rossi pointed out that the founder of the SSPX, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s own tombstone has inscribed the words: “I have passed on what I received.” The priest continued, speaking with a calm voice: “Well, we do nothing other than pass on this truth, this tradition that we have simply received. But under the system of inclusivity, this cannot be accepted because, precisely, the truth is exclusive; one cannot remain in the middle.” The story about the fate this pilgrimage met has been picked up by Catholic media, such as the traditional Catholic blog Messa in Latina. While pointing out its own critical attitude toward the SSPX, the author of the post, Luigi Casalini, uses some strong words: “The terrible bishop of Ivrea scandalizes the faithful: think instead of his empty churches and seminaries! A real disgrace.” Radio Spada also covered the story and printed the entire speech by Don Rossi on its website. For Don Rossi, the conclusion was to offer up this injustice to those who a the cause of it. “We offer this sacrifice – not being able to enter church – for the Church, for the Pope, for the Bishop, for all priests,” he declared,” so that they may emerge as soon as possible from this darkness, from this false ecumenism, from this false culture of inclusiveness that excludes the truth, that is, excludes our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life.” For La Voce journalist Liborio La Mattina, there is an angle to this story that goes beyond the local news when he wrote: “We’re not dealing with an abstract theological dispute here. We’re dealing with a concrete gesture: a door closed to those who simply wanted to pray. And immediately afterward, an equally concrete accusation: ‘Open to everyone, except us.’ This is where the story stops being local and becomes paradigmatic.” This event took place at a time that is not far from July 1 when the SSPX plans to consecrate more bishops in order to be able to continue its work for Tradition, the traditional Latin Mass, the traditional sacraments, and all the lay people who are asking them for their assistance.

By CP StaffTuesday, March 31, 2026First Baptist Dallas plans groundbreaking ceremony for new sanctuary.The historic sanctuary was destroyed in a fire nearly two years ago.The church is raising $95 million for the rebuilding effort and for missions.An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor. First Baptist Dallas, Texas | Getty Images Nearly two years after First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary was destroyed in a fire, the megachurch has announced plans for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new building.Pastored by Robert Jeffress, the 16,000-member First Baptist Dallas has been in rebuilding mode since a four-alarm fire caused significant damage and a roof collapse in July 2024.  The blaze destroyed the nearly 150-year-old worship space but miraculously spared the original pulpit. Founded in 1890, the church has been a cornerstone in Southern Baptist life, often described as the "Notre Dame" of the denomination. While arson was ruled out, investigators said in September 2024 the cause of the fire would "remain undetermined."After the fire, First Baptist Dallas launched its most significant fundraising effort ever, Mission 18, to bring its new vision to life by raising $95 million to support both the new sanctuary and other church ministries.On Palm Sunday, as the congregation gathered to mark the start of Holy Week, church leadership announced that on June 7, they will gather for Groundbreaking 2026, which will be a “special milestone” in the now two-year rebuilding effort. “This meaningful moment marks the beginning of a new chapter as we look ahead to what God will continue to do through First Baptist Dallas!” an event page on the church’s website stated.In early March, Senior Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn announced construction was already underway on a new tunnel connecting the church lobby with the fountain plaza to allow the congregation easier and safer access as temporary walls continue to go up around the site."You might ask, 'Well, why is that tunnel there?' Well, we're going to begin some new construction to integrate the new facility, the new sanctuary, with our existing facility,” said Lovvorn in a video update. “And that includes some demolition of what is already in place."In January 2025, the church announced plans to spend $26 million on the new sanctuary, an effort that includes preserving the historic stained glass windows long associated with First Baptist Dallas.In October 2024, First Baptist Dallas unveiled plans to reconstruct its historic sanctuary. The proposed designs feature a larger steeple reminiscent of the original structure and plans for restored stained glass windows that will enhance the worship space."The steeple has been a symbolic cornerstone for our church, reminding us that Jesus Christ is our true cornerstone," Lovvorn said at the time.The new sanctuary will also include an elevated floor and a redesigned pulpit, which will be oriented on the north side of the building. Lovvorn previously said he hopes the change will create a more welcoming atmosphere for worshipers while incorporating modern amenities, including an expanded fellowship space, a grand staircase and a new multi-purpose venue beneath the sanctuary.

(LifeSiteNews) — A newly published paper written by two scholars, Alyssa Izatt and Kimberly Brownlee, and published by the University of Chicago Press, argues that girls under 18 should be forced to murder their babies through abortion, including with physical “restraint” or by sedation if necessary. Izatt and Brownlee’s paper, entitled “Justice for Girls: On the Provision of Abortion as Adequate Care,” published in the April 2026 issue of the University Press’s Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy, calls on doctors to abort an underage girl’s unborn child even if they and their family want to carry them. The authors argue that having the abortion is in the girl’s “best interest,” just as it would be in a cancer patient’s best interest to treat the disease, and claiming that doctors should abort the baby even if that requires “sedation or physical restraint” of the mother. In the paper’s introduction, the authors underscored that parents or guardians of a young pregnant girl should never “pressure or compel” her to “continue a pregnancy.” “Nor should they confront her with the three ‘options’ of abortion, adoption, or mothering, as medical professionals are currently advised to do. Instead, her adult caregivers should view her impregnation as a malady and take steps to terminate it,” they wrote. Later in the piece, Izatt and Brownlee strikingly compare a doctor murdering a child through abortion to treating diseases such as cancer and performing procedures like a child’s organ transplant. They contended that just as it is in the child’s best interest to receive cancer treatment or perhaps an organ donation, it is also in their “best interest” to end their baby’s life. “By drawing an analogy with child organ donation and with serious medical conditions such as cancer, we show that doctors should revise their approach to treating impregnated children so that adequate medical care includes abortion care,” the scholars wrote. “Just as in organ donations, the only time caregivers could permit a child to continue a pregnancy would be when she was genuinely uncoerced, faced minimal risk, and had her best interests as a child served. Since carrying a pregnancy to term in childhood will fail to meet some or all of these requirements, caregivers have a moral duty to provide impregnated children with abortion care,” they added. It’s worth noting that despite the authors’ concerns for young girls being “coerced” into carrying their baby, the abortion lobby has long turned a blind eye to abortion coercion. Live Action’s “Aiding Abusers” series draws on news reports, eyewitness testimony, and undercover video to expose Planned Parenthood employees’ willingness to offer abortions to girls as young as 12 without reporting signs of statutory or forcible rape to law enforcement. This enables the men who brought the girls in for appointments to bring them home and continue abusing them. Indeed, in 2023, the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute released a study that interviewed 1,000 American women and found that 61 percent of women who undergo abortions do so due to pressure from “male partners, family members, other persons, financial concerns, and other circumstances.” READ: Over 60% of abortions are coerced in some way: peer-reviewed study Izatt and Brownlee further contended that in the event an underage girl “interpret(s) her pregnancy as a baby and feel(s) love for it and a desire to be a mother,” or her family objects, she might “require sedation or physical restraint” to carry out the abortion. “Providing abortion care to such a girl is an admittedly grim prospect, especially since she might resist the treatment,” the authors wrote. “Providing care might then require sedation or physical restraint, which could be traumatizing, especially since this is a girl who most likely has already had her bodily integrity violated by someone. Compelling abortion care for an unwilling girl thus might seem to compound the harm she has already endured,” they added. Izatt and Brownlee continued: Here, it is worth considering that, while it may be distressing for parents, medical caregivers, and the patient herself, the use of restraint (chemical or physical) on children to provide lifesaving or life-altering treatment is used in other areas of medicine, including in procedures such as surgeries and cancer treatment, and is justified as a last resort when it is necessary to provide adequate care. READ: Actress Christina Applegate shares the pain of aborting her child for the sake of her career While the scholars contend that forcing a likely already traumatized girl to undergo an abortion would be a “lifesaving treatment” like treating cancer, it would be life-ending for her unborn child. They also omitted any mention of the devastating effects that having an abortion has on women. Indeed, even pro-abortion women have described the intense emotional pain of having killed their child. In an X post, prominent Catholic apologist Trent Horn called the journal’s language on requiring sedation and physical restraint “Orwellian.” Dude. This is some crazy Orwellian language. It says, “Providing care might then require sedation or physical restraint, which could be traumatizing”. Do you agree with them doctors are *obligated* to hold down a fourteen-year-old girl and insert things into her vagina even as… — Trent Horn (@Trent_Horn) March 25, 2026

VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Leo XIV today made the new appointments of Archbishops Edgar Peña Parra, Paolo Rudelli, and Petar Rajič official after details of all three having previously been reported through leaks. On March 30, Leo enacted a series of senior appointments, naming Rajič as the new Prefect of the Pontifical Household, transferring Peña Parra to serve as Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, and appointing Rudelli as new Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State. Leaked reports had anticipated this round of appointments, including at LifeSiteNews. On February 26, Italian journalist Nico Spuntoni documented the imminent transfer of the Substitute for the Secretariat of State, the Venezuelan Peña Parra, announcing that a formal request had been submitted to the Italian government to receive him as the new nuncio in Rome. READ: Moving Abp. Peña Parra to Italian nunciature may weaken reform of Vatican Secretariat: Here’s why Later, on March 5, Rajič’s name began circulating unofficially as the new Prefect of the Papal Household. His new appointment would have left the post of nuncio to Italy vacant, a position that would then be filled by Peña Parra. Finally, on March 20, Spuntoni again reported that Rudelli, already papal nuncio in Colombia, would have replaced Peña Parra as the new Substitute for the Secretariat of State. All three predictions were therefore confirmed today. Some Vatican observers have interpreted these appointments as an initial, cautious effort to reform the Secretariat of State; however, the available data do not in themselves demonstrate a structural reform. The pattern of transfers may also be read as a functional reorganization, particularly concerning the Pontifical Household. The role of prefect was left vacant since the time of the masked exile imposed by Francis on Archbishop Georg Gänswein, in 2024. In other words, there has been a reallocation of figures already integrated into the framework established under Francis. Rudelli’s formation and career trajectory place him within the same diplomatic orientation associated with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current Secretary of State of the Holy See, including a generally favorable stance toward secret agreements with China. This continuity suggests that his appointment does not necessarily indicate a shift in diplomatic orientation. Nonetheless, Rajić’s appointment reflects Pope Leo’s decision to rely on an experienced diplomat – and therefore a reliable figure in matters of protocol and institutional relations – for an office as delicate and sensitive as the Prefecture of the Papal Household. In fact, Rajić’s appointment appears to be the driving factor behind the reassignment of the other two positions. The Bosnian archbishop had, moreover, arrived in Rome on March 11, 2024, about three months before Gänswein was transferred to the Baltic states to replace him at the nunicature, on June 24, 2024, making more evident that this is a reallocation of figures who were already well established. READ: Israeli police block Cdl. Pizzaballa from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday The figure who drew the most attention, however, was Peña Parra, the Venezuelan archbishop whom Francis appointed Substitute of the Secretariat of State on August 15, 2018. According to sources, Peña Parra is said to have rejected two transfer proposals from the Pope in recent months, accepting the third in order to remain in Rome. By staying in Rome, he would still retain a certain degree of influence and control over curial dynamics, especially considering that the role of nuncio to Italy is almost purely formal. Moreover, the nunciature in Italy has traditionally been regarded as an assignment that almost naturally leads to the cardinalate. Last month, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò publicly criticized the possible appointment of Peña Parra as the new nuncio in Rome, recalling past accusations involving abuse and even cases of homicide – allegations he reported, unsuccessfully, in 2002 and again in 2018. Viganò had also urged the Italian government to deny the agreement, an appeal that evidently went unanswered.

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. - 1 Chronicles 16:10

By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Monday, March 30, 2026White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes a question from a reporter during a news briefing at the White House on March 30, 2026. | Alex Wong/Getty ImagesWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday responded to recent comments from Pope Leo XIV suggesting God closes His ears to leaders who wage war, and addressed the U.S. response to the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem being shut out of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.During a press briefing at the White House that focused heavily on the lingering war in Iran, Leavitt was asked to respond to the pope, who claimed during his homily in Rome on Sunday that Jesus Christ is the "King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war." "He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them," he continued, quoting Isaiah 1:15, when the prophet rebuked ancient Judah for its violence: "Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood."The pope has frequently called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and humanitarian aid since the outbreak of the war, describing it earlier this month as a "scandal to the whole human family."Leavitt deflected from repudiating the pope's comments directly, but noted that prayer has featured prominently throughout the history of the United States, especially during wartime."Our nation was a nation founded 250 years ago, almost, on Judeo-Christian values," she said. "And we've seen presidents, we've seen the leaders of the Department of War, and we've seen our troops go to prayer during the most turbulent times in our nation's history.""I don’t think there's anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president calling on the American people to pray for our service members and those who are serving our country overseas. In fact, I think it's a very noble thing to do," she added.REPORTER: "Pope Leo said yesterday, and I quote him, 'God does not listen to the prayer of those who waged war.' Can you comment on that?"KAROLINE LEAVITT: "Our nation was a nation founded 250 years ago, almost, on Judeo-Christian values. And we’ve seen, presidents, we’ve seen,… pic.twitter.com/US5BupIZMg— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 30, 2026 Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth prompted criticism for invoking the imprecatory psalms against the enemies of the U.S.During the first monthly prayer service at the Pentagon since the outbreak of the war, Hegseth read from a prayer by a U.S. military chaplain that asked God to give U.S. military forces "wisdom in every decision, endurance for the trial ahead, unbreakable unity and overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy.""Preserve their lives, sharpen their resolve and let justice be executed swiftly and without remorse, that evil may be driven back and wicked souls delivered to the eternal damnation prepared for them," continued the prayer, which Hegseth said had been written for the U.S. Navy task force that captured and extradited former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January.During another point in the Monday press briefing, Leavitt also touched briefly on the international diplomatic incident that erupted when Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was prohibited by Israeli police forces from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday, as recounted by a statement from The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.When Pizzaballa, whose Roman Catholic archdiocese also covers the Palestinian territories, was barred from the traditional site of the Resurrection for safety reasons, he performed a brief Palm Sunday mass instead on the Mount of Olives, where Jesus wept over Jerusalem for its unfaithfulness during the Triumphal Entry.After drawing sharp rebuke from the Vatican and other Western leaders, including U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for the incident, assuring there was no "malicious intent" while promising Christians they would have access to their holy sites in Jerusalem during Holy Week.Israeli President Isaac Herzog also called Pizzaballa to express his "great sorrow" over the incident.Leavitt said she spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is a practicing Roman Catholic, about the incident earlier on Monday."We did express our concerns with Israel with respect to these holy sites being shut down," she said. "We want worshipers to be able to access these holy sites. Of course, safety is a top priority, but we understand Israel is working on those security measures to reopen the sites throughout Holy Week, and that's something that we're appreciative of."The holy sites of all three Abrahamic religions in Jerusalem's Old City had been shuttered to worshipers since the outbreak of war with Iran, under directives from the Israeli Home Front Command, which serves as the military-civil authority responsible for civilian protection.Iran has repeatedly targeted Jerusalem with ballistic missiles since the conflict began, with fragments landing meters from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in one strike. Another intercept sent shrapnel across all four quarters of the Old City, with debris landing on homes, a convent, the Dome of the Rock complex and the church compound itself.Iranian missile attacks have killed at least 19 people in Israel.

By Chris Carpenter, Contributor Monday, March 30, 2026Actor John Paul Sneed as Benjamin Franklin in "A Great Awakening" | Courtesy Sight & Sound TheatersAs our nation gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary later this summer, one can’t help but feel patriotic about a remarkable journey that began in 1776. It is an opportunity to honor the ideals of freedom, democracy, and resilience that have shaped our country’s history.It is a time to celebrate the diversity, innovation and enduring spirit of the American people, while also acknowledging the challenges and complexities of the past. Our founding fathers would be humbled by the renewed commitment to the values that they established, foundational truths that will guide our nation into its next chapter.Through the years, so much has been said about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin about their contributions to charting the course of our history, but there are so many other heroes from that era that we know little about. Take the Rev. George Whitefield, for example. A close friend of Franklin, Whitefield is best known for sparking the first Great Awakening, a movement that united an entire nation with his proclamation of liberty in Christ.“History doesn't know George Whitfield, like we know George Washington,” says Sight & Sound Theater’s Chief Story Officer, Joshua Enck. “But when I started to peel back the layers of that story, I learned that he grew up without a father. His mother ran a tavern. He had this supernatural speaking voice. He wanted to be an actor. He went to Oxford. He met the Holy Club, the Wesley brothers (John and Charles), and he got converted to Christ. And he said, 'I want to use my voice from the pulpit, not the stage. And so, he had this anointing that was on him, and he ended up moving and ministering to people all over England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States.'"To honor Whitefield’s contribution to the foundational bedrock of faith in our nation, Sight & Sound Theaters, best known for their spectacular theatrical presentations of the Bible, is releasing a new full-length feature film called “A Great Awakening.” Opening in theaters nationwide this Friday, the movie explores how an unlikely friendship resulted in one of the most defining moments in American history.Enck explains: “Ben Franklin was on a spiritual journey, like we all are in life. But what people don't realize is that this friendship that he had with George Whitefield, this reverend, ended up being the catalyst for the Great Awakening. We learn that Ben Franklin was born the 10th son of his Puritan father, who was a religious man. His father set him apart as a tithe to be a preacher. Ben Franklin ran away from that. But years later, he was the greatest promoter of the greatest awakening the colonies had ever seen. That's providential. That's how God works. The Lord redeemed that calling that was on Ben Franklin's life by having him promote this uprising of faith.”Enck wrote and directed “A Great Awakening,” a ministry he has served since 1995, when he began his career as a stagehand.Enck, who has previously directed six Sight & Sound theatrical productions, joins us to chat about how the role of faith inspired unity during a very divided time in our nation's history. Listen as he shares how the relationship between Whitefield and Franklin shaped the early foundations of America.LISTEN NOW:

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Tuesday, March 31, 2026Association of Certified Biblical Counselors removes Grace Community Church from training center list.Removal follows complaints regarding the church leadership's alleged misconduct.The Master's University and The Master's Seminary remain certified training centers.An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor.John MacArthur, author and pastor of Grace Community Church of Sun Valley, California, speaks at the Shepherds' Conference on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. | Screengrab: shepherdsconference.org/A prominent Christian counseling organization has removed Grace Community Church of Sun Valley, California, formerly led by the late Pastor John MacArthur, from its list of certified training centers.The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors recently removed GCC from its list of approved training centers, after requests to reopen complaints filed by Jane Doe and former Grace elder Hohn Cho. It also follows the filing of a lawsuit against GCC by Doe, claiming that church leadership aided and abetted a member of the congregation in his alleged abuse against Doe and their children.Cho told The Christian Post in an emailed statement that he became aware of the decision in February, and that he considered the removal of GCC from the list “long overdue.”“I commend ACBC for taking this action, and I pray it reflects (as I today choose to believe it does) a continuing commitment to genuine care for counselees, over institutional loyalty,” stated Cho.“I do ask that they provide Jane, and their own membership, with more information concerning this removal, as additions and removals from their published certification lists are obviously public matters.”The Master's University and The Master's Seminary, which are both affiliated with GCC, remain on the list of ACBC-certified training centers.The Christian Post reached out to the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and Grace Community Church for this story. However, both declined to provide comment.In February 2023, Cho publicly shared his concerns about GCC leadership displaying an apparent pattern of siding with alleged abusers against their victims.ACBC opened an investigation into the concerns, with the counseling organization hearing testimony from multiple women who alleged that GCC’s counseling ministry was protecting abusers and harming their victims.One of the women shared with CP her testimony, which had been submitted to ACBC in April 2023, detailing her experiences with Grace’s counseling operations.According to her testimony, the woman claimed that she had received marriage counseling with the church in 2009 while experiencing marital problems in her 22-year marriage.She told Pastor Bill Shannon, who oversaw GCC’s biblical counseling ministry, about the alleged abuse from her husband and his suspicious behavior, which included missing family gatherings and wanting her to co-sign a second $50,000 loan without an adequate explanation.Her testimony alleges that Shannon told her to sign the loan and allegedly refused to believe that the husband had been engaging in extramarital activity despite credible evidence.Amid its investigation, ACBC removed Shannon from its list of approved counselors and scheduled breakout speakers for its annual conference held in October 2023.Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook