Looking to 2033, Pope Urges Unity Among All Christians July 1: Pope Leo XIV is urging Christians of all denominations to look toward 2033 — the traditional 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Resurrection — as a shared moment of witness and unity. He said Christians should approach the anniversary together as witnesses to the risen Christ, adding that in a divided and conflict-ridden age, greater cooperation among Christians matters not only for the Church’s credibility but for the future of humanity. (Aleteia)

Matthew 25 Emerges as Political Litmus Test Among American Christians July 1: A growing debate in American politics is turning on whether Jesus’ call to care for “the least of these” (Matt. 25:31–46) applies mainly to personal charity or also to national policy, with Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Raphael Warnock as representatives of those opposing views. The debate reflects a broader divide in American Christianity over whether faith should primarily address personal salvation or also confront social injustice. (RNS)

BBC Commissions Series Exploring Jesus’ Life and Early Church July 1: The BBC has commissioned a four-part series on the life of Jesus, set to air in 2027, that will combine Gospel accounts with archaeology, historical research, and new technology. The series intends to place Jesus within the political, social, religious, and cultural world of the first century while also exploring the rise of the Christian movement. It will include input from historians, Christian scholars, and Jewish and Muslim faith leaders. (Christian Today)

America’s Megachurches Report Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery July 1: America’s megachurches have rebounded strongly since the pandemic, with researchers estimating that about 1,850 megachurches now draw roughly 10 million worshipers on a typical weekend. A recent survey found that 67% report attendance above pre-pandemic levels, 84% say they are stronger than before COVID-19, and 86% describe themselves as thriving. (Christianity Daily)

Catch Up on June’s Bible News Stories  July 1: Don’t forget to catch up on all the biggest, strangest, and most inspiring Bible news stories of June 2026!