THE BIBLE IN SIGN LANGUAGE
Mission Network News reports that the world’s first complete Sign Language Bible is almost complete. DOOR International has finished filming the final portion of Scripture in their decades-long project. DOOR is planning for an October celebration of the first full Bible translation.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH
The personal importance of faith is increasing in much of the world, according to a survey of more than 38,000 people across 34 countries spanning six continents. In an analysis released recently by Christianity Today, the Pew Research Centre found that 61% of respondents to its Global Attitudes Survey agreed that ‘God plays an important role’ in their lives.

SEARCH FOR THE BIBLE
The coronavirus pandemic has kept many Christians from attending church meetings and Bible study, but new Barna Group research shows some heartening statistics. Researcher John Plake, with Bible Society, says they have noticed an increase in curious exploration of Scripture. Google trends show there has been a five-year spike on Internet searches around the word ‘Bible’.

ANCIENT CHURCH DISCOVERED
Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a 1,300-year-old Christian church that is a short distance from the traditional site of Jesus’ transfiguration. The church, about 118 feet by 39 feet, includes “ornate mosaic floors” and was recently found in an excavation in the Israeli village of Kfar Kama, which is about a two-hour drive north of Jerusalem. Kfar Kama is a few miles from Mount Tabor, which Origen – a third-century theologian – said was the site of Jesus’ Transfiguration. The archaeological find was announced in a press release by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

POPE VISITS SUMMER CAMP
Eternity News reports that Pope Francis decided to take a little stroll from his place to visit the children attending the Vatican’s summer camps – much to the surprise of its organisers and attendees. After chatting to the kids about the day’s activities and checking they were happy, Pope Francis greeted each of the 22 camp counsellors, posed for a group photo with everyone, then set off on his walk home.

CHRISTIAN PRODUCTION COMPANY
Antonio Sabato Jr., a conservative Christian actor best known for his role in “General Hospital” in the ‘90s, is launching his own production company aimed to help creative professionals who have been blacklisted by Hollywood for their religious or political beliefs, according to the Christian Post.