Australian Authorities Say MH370 Likely Downed By 'Fuel Exhaustion'
Authorities in Australia have said that the Malaysia Airlines plane that went missing in 2014 while traveling from Malaysia to Beijing likely suffered from fuel exhaustion.
Israeli Archaeologists Discover Seal From Biblical King Hezekiah
Israeli archaeologists recently announced that they have unearthed a seal bearing the name of King Hezekiah from the 8th Century BCE.
Putin Says Turkey 'Will Regret' Shooting Down Russian Warplane
Russian president Vladimir Putin announced this week that Turkey will \"regret\" its recent downing of a Russian warplane carrying out airstrikes in Syria.
Investigators Say Downed AirAsia Flight Result of Rudder Problem, Pilot Error
Investigators announced this week that a technical malfunction coupled with pilot error led to the crash of the AirAsia flight that crashed into the Java Sea in December 2014.
Pope Francis: Fundamentalism a 'Sickness That is in All Religions'
Pope Francis recently discussed religious fundamentalism as a "sickness that is in all religions\" following his three-day visit to Africa.
Report: Eighth Suspect in Paris Terror Attack Flees to Syria
Sources are claiming that the eighth terror suspect believed to have been involved in the recent Paris terror attacks has escaped to Syria.
Putin Says Turkey's Downing of Warplane a 'Stab in the Back'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to the recent downing of a Russian airplane by Turkish officials, calling it a \"stab in the back.\"
Richard Dawkins Speaks Out Against Cinema Chain For Censoring Church of England Ad
Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins has spoken out regarding the decision of a Great Britain cinema chain to stop airing an advertisement sponsored by the Church of England and featuring the Lord\'s Prayer.
U.S. Warplanes Target 283 Islamic State Oil Tankers in Syria
Officials announced this week that U.S. warplanes recently successfully targeted over 200 oil tankers angled at supplying resources to the Islamic State in Syria.
Husband of Woman Murdered in Paris Attacks Tells Terrorists: 'You Will Not Have My Hatred'
The husband of a woman murdered during the recent terror attacks in Paris, France has reportedly written a letter to the extremists responsible for the attacks, calling the attackers \"dead souls.\"
Chinese Officials Say They've Shown 'Enormous Restraint' Against U.S. 'Provocations'
Chinese officials announced this week that they have shown \"enormous restraint\" in dealing with United States\' Navy ships that are reportedly traveling close to the Asian country\'s manmade islands in the South China Sea.
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54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.