‘Free to travel’: UK drops travel ban for leader from Finland

August 28, 2026

Some six weeks after banning her from British soil, the U.K. government has granted embattled Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen a travel visa.

Rice announces formation of Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry

August 27, 2026

The formation of a group whose goal is to “achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry” has been announced.

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August 27, 2026

Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.

‘Clear message’: Alabama to get $117M in landmark Meta youth safety settlement

August 27, 2026

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday (Aug. 26) a $117 million settlement with tech giant Meta over social media’s harms to teenagers. The settlement was with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

Renovated J.L. Bedsole Library unveiled at UM

August 27, 2026

Thanks to a generous grant from the J.L Bedsole Foundation and other supporters, University of Mobile’s Bedsole library recently completed a major renovation.

Native American missionaries set to serve Canada’s First Nations

August 26, 2026

For years, International Mission Board missionaries have prayed for God to send workers among the First Nations of Canada.

Reflections on Dolly Parton, faith and kindness

August 26, 2026

From the church pews of her childhood in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, to gospel recordings and a lifelong commitment to serving others, Dolly Parton frequently spoke about her faith.