Amanda Casanova

ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor

Amanda Casanova is a writer living in Dallas, Texas. She has covered news for ChristianHeadlines.com since 2014. She has also contributed to The Houston Chronicle, U.S. News and World Report and IBelieve.com. She blogs at The Migraine Runner.

San Diego Symphony Reverses Decision, Permits Megachurch to Rent Public Venue for Christmas Event August 09, 2022

San Diego Symphony Reverses Decision, Permits Megachurch to Rent Public Venue for Christmas Event

Foursquare Church Safeguarding Team Evaluating the Denomination’s Handling of Misconduct Allegations Is Suspended

An International Church of the Foursquare Gospel safeguarding team that worked with students who accused a former college president of bullying,...

August 08, 2022

Foursquare Church Safeguarding Team Evaluating the Denomination’s Handling of Misconduct Allegations Is Suspended

Large Fire Spares Lenham Cross WWI Memorial in the U.K.

A fire sparked by dry conditions and hot temperatures in the United Kingdom destroyed several acres of land in the village of Lenham in Kent county...

August 08, 2022

Large Fire Spares Lenham Cross WWI Memorial in the U.K.

US, Russia Prepare to Discuss a Prisoner Exchange following U.S. Basketball Star’s Conviction

Russian and U.S. officials have said they are preparing to discuss a possible prisoner exchange.

August 05, 2022

US, Russia Prepare to Discuss a Prisoner Exchange following U.S. Basketball Star’s Conviction

Wisconsin Evangelical Pastor Arrested for Soliciting Minors in Sex Trafficking Sting

The lead pastor of a Wisconsin evangelical church has been arrested for soliciting minors.

August 05, 2022

Wisconsin Evangelical Pastor Arrested for Soliciting Minors in Sex Trafficking Sting

Venue Church Pastor Denies Claims That Church Is Facing Foreclosure

Tennessee megachurch Pastor Tavner Smith of Venue Church has denied reports that his church is facing foreclosure.

August 04, 2022

Venue Church Pastor Denies Claims That Church Is Facing Foreclosure

Boston City Hall Flies Christian Flag this Week following Supreme Court Decision

Boston City Hall raised a Christian flag this week after a lengthy court battle.

August 04, 2022

Boston City Hall Flies Christian Flag this Week following Supreme Court Decision

USCIRF Says the Iranian Government Is Using Propaganda to Negatively Portray Christians, Religious Minorities

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says the Iranian government is encouraging “derogatory public opinion” against Christianity...

August 03, 2022

USCIRF Says the Iranian Government Is Using Propaganda to Negatively Portray Christians, Religious Minorities

Late Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols Leaves Behind a Legacy of Faith

Nichelle Nichols, the actress known for her role as Lt. Nootka Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, has died. She was 89.

August 03, 2022

Late Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols Leaves Behind a Legacy of Faith

Southern Baptist Theologians Release Statement Clarifying What the Word 'Pastor' Means

Prominent Southern Baptist theologians released a statement last week, clarifying the meaning of the word “pastor” as it has come up for debate...

August 02, 2022

Southern Baptist Theologians Release Statement Clarifying What the Word 'Pastor' Means

Venue Church Allegedly Facing Foreclosure after Pastor Was Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Venue Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is allegedly facing foreclosure after allegations surfaced that the church’s pastor engaged in sexual...

August 02, 2022

Venue Church Allegedly Facing Foreclosure after Pastor Was Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Excavation Team in Israel Uncovers First Known Depiction of 2 Old Testament Heroines

An excavation team in Israel has uncovered the first known depiction of two Old Testament heroines.

August 02, 2022

Excavation Team in Israel Uncovers First Known Depiction of 2 Old Testament Heroines

Millennials Who Engage with Digital Religion Say Technology Has Enriched Their Faith

A new study found that religious millennials who engage with digital religion say their faith has been enriched with technology.

August 01, 2022

Millennials Who Engage with Digital Religion Say Technology Has Enriched Their Faith

Health Care Workers Fired for Refusing to Get Vaccinated against COVID-19 Win $10.3 Million in Court

Liberty Counsel has announced a “historic” $10.3 million settlement for health care workers who were fired for not getting a COVID vaccination.

August 01, 2022

Health Care Workers Fired for Refusing to Get Vaccinated against COVID-19 Win $10.3 Million in Court

Anglican Communion Leaders Toss Resolution Language Reaffirming Biblical Definition of Marriage

Anglican Communion leaders have decided they will not consider a measure that would reaffirm the biblical definition of marriage as between one man...

Anglican Communion Leaders Toss Resolution Language Reaffirming Biblical Definition of Marriage

More Men Identify as Religious than Women in Generation Z: Study

According to Christianity Today, survey data shows that among those born in 2000 or later, women are more likely to be religious nones than men.

More Men Identify as Religious than Women in Generation Z: Study

Hezbollah Leader Warns Missiles Can Reach All of Israel

The leader of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terrorist group said this week that Hezbollah’s missiles can reach all of Israel, including land and sea...

Hezbollah Leader Warns Missiles Can Reach All of Israel

Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Church’s Involvement with Canadian Indigenous Residential Schools

On Monday, Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic Church’s involvement with Canada’s Indigenous residential schools, which forced Native people...

Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Church’s Involvement with Canadian Indigenous Residential Schools