In Minneapolis, the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer has ignited nationwide protests and fierce political debate. Evangelist Franklin Graham condemned demonstrators, claiming the protests are “underpinned by the radical socialist left” aiming to “make the United States like Venezuela.” Graham cited chants like “Save a life, kill ICE!” as proof of what he called left-wing agitation. Federal officials say Good, a mother of three, struck an ICE officer with her SUV before being shot, while critics argue the killing was unjustified. President Donald Trump labeled Good a “professional agitator” and warned of rising attacks on law enforcement. Graham urged Americans to obey police commands, pray for the Trump administration, and turn to God as the nation confronts deepening divisions. https://www.christianpost.com/news/franklin-graham-ice-protesters-underpinned-by-radical-leftists.html ___________ Hillsong Church is pushing back on reports of a finalized multi‑million‑dollar property overhaul at its Hills Campus in New South Wales, Australia. Church officials confirmed they are in talks with “experienced development partners” about a proposed $718 million project, but stressed, “no final development plans have been confirmed and there is no commencement timeline.” The proposal, known as Century Hills, would subdivide the church’s land into three lots and add up to 915 apartments with building heights reaching 209 meters. Hillsong said any future plans will “prioritize the continued servicing of church life” and enhance community use. The church’s real estate dealings have faced scrutiny before, including a $20 million lawsuit over alleged structural defects in Sydney apartments tied to its property arm. https://www.christianpost.com/news/hillsong-church-says-multi-million-dollar-development-not-final.html ___________ Former Christian pop star Stacie Orrico, known for early 2000s hits like “Stuck” and “(There’s Gotta Be) More to Life,” has filed a civil lawsuit accusing her former manager, Britt Ham, of grooming, sexually assaulting, and exploiting her as a minor. The suit, filed in Los Angeles County, also names Universal Music Group, ForeFront Records, and executives Greg Ham and Eddie DeGarmo, alleging they failed to protect the then-teenage singer while profiting from her image as a wholesome Christian artist. “The music industry failed to protect me when I was a little girl,” Orrico said, vowing to seek accountability for what she describes as years of emotional, psychological, and spiritual harm. Her attorney called the case “a chilling account of a child whose talent met an industry that saw profit, not protection.” https://www.christianpost.com/news/stacie-orrico-sues-former-manager-for-alleged-sexual-assault.html ___________ Christian author and publisher **Robert Wolgemuth** has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over four decades in Christian publishing. His wife, **Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth**, shared that he passed early Saturday as she sang the hymn *“Come to Jesus”*, calling the moment “an incredible gift from the Lord.” She wrote, “My dear husband has arrived at his final destination. He is safely Home.” Family and close friends kept vigil in his final days, singing, praying, and worshiping by his bedside. Pastor **Greg Laurie** remembered Wolgemuth as “a legend in Christian publishing,” noting his impact with works like *Lies Men Believe*, *Gun Lap*, and the *Men’s Daily Bible*. Wolgemuth’s faith and words about “the anticipation of Heaven” now echo in his own homegoing. https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-author-robert-wolgemuth-dies-at-77.html ___________ Police say chaos erupted at Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Staten Island on Friday morning when a man stormed the altar during mass, violently disrupting the service. Officers rushed into the sanctuary, where the man fought back, damaging the altar and scattering flowers before being tased and handcuffed. Two NYPD officers sustained minor injuries in the struggle, and the man—who has not been publicly identified—was taken to a hospital for evaluation. His motive remains unclear, and charges have yet to be announced. Rev. Steve Challman addressed parishioners the next day, acknowledging, “We’ve had a difficult couple of days here at St. Ann’s,” and offered prayers of gratitude for the police, who “spend each day protecting Staten Island.” https://www.christianpost.com/news/man-violently-disrupts-nyc-church-service-storms-altar.html ___________ In a surprising turn over the weekend, Nicaragua freed dozens of political prisoners in what analysts describe as a response to growing U.S. pressure and regional upheaval. The releases coincided with the 19th anniversary of President Daniel Ortega’s Sandinista regime and came shortly after the U.S. Embassy in Managua publicly urged the government to grant freedom to dissidents. Vice President Rosario Murillo, who is also Ortega’s wife, acknowledged the country’s fragile moment, saying, “These are hard times and, therefore, times to strengthen our faith.” Experts, including former Costa Rican ambassador Vladimir de la Cruz, warn that the Ortega-Murillo administration faces rising isolation and economic dependence on the U.S., urging Nicaragua to restore democratic freedoms or risk intervention similar to Venezuela’s fate. https://www.christianpost.com/news/nicaragua-releases-dozens-of-political-prisoners-amid-us-pressure.html ___________ Bible sales have surged to historic highs in both the U.S. and the U.K., more than doubling since 2019. The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge reports U.K. Bible sales jumped 106% from 2019 to 2025, reaching $8.4 million, with CEO Sam Richardson calling it evidence of a “Quiet Revival.” In the U.S., 19 million Bibles were sold in 2025, a 21‑year high and twice the volume of 2019, according to Circana BookScan. Industry analysts link the rise to growing anxiety, global instability, and a “bigger search for hope,” as Brenna Connor of Circana explained. Jeff Crosby, president of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, noted that concerns over AI, politics, and mental health are driving many, especially young adults, back to printed scripture for comfort and assurance. https://www.christianpost.com/news/bible-sales-double-in-the-us-uk-since-2019.html