Pope Francis Makes Marriage Annulment Process Easier, Cheaper
Pope Francis has reportedly changed the process of receiving a marriage annulment in the Catholic church to make the procedure faster and cheaper.
Evangelical Church in Germany Says Hundreds of Immigrants Have Converted to Christianity
An evangelical church in Germany announced this week that hundreds of Iranians and Afghans have converted to Christianity since the large immigration influx started happening earlier this year.
Islamic State Destroys Ancient Tombs in Palmyra
Recent satellite images of Syria indicate that the Islamic State terror group has destroyed ancient tower tombs in the city of Palmyra.
WHO Announces Liberia Ebola-Free For Second Time This Year
The World Health Organization announced this week that the African country of Liberia is Ebola-free for the second time this year.
CIA Starts 'Secret' Drone Program For High-Level Islamic State Targets
Reports indicate that the CIA and U.S. Special Operations have started a secret drone program to hunt Islamic State targets of \"high value\" in Syria.
Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Staircase From Ancient Jerusalem
A mysterious staircase that leads to a podium and dating to Jesus\' time was recently discovered by the Israeli Antiquities Authority in Jerusalem, archaeologists report.
Pope Francis Says Priests May Forgive Abortions in Honor of Church's 'Mercy' Year
Pope Francis announced in a recent letter that all Catholic priests will be able to forgive women who have had abortions during the upcoming \"Jubilee\" year in the Catholic Church.
Islamic State Beheads Well-Known Antiquities Expert in Palmyra
The Islamic State has reportedly beheaded a well-known antiquities expert in the Syrian city of Palmyra, according to a human rights group.
Islamic State Beheads 12 in Fight for Libyan City of Sirte
International media outlets are reporting that the Islamic State recently beheaded 12, hanging the victims\' bodies on crosses, in the latest battle for the Libyan town of Sirte.
Thai Officials Decry Bangkok Blast That Killed 27, Saying Attack Targeted Economy
A blast in Bangkok on Monday killed 27 and injured 78 in what government officials are saying is an attempt to ruin the capital's booming tourism industry.
U.S. Investigating Report of Islamic State Using Chemical Weapons
The United States warned this week that the Islamic State may be in possession of chemical weapons after suspecting that the terrorist group used mustard gas on Kurdish forces in Iraq.
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Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
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.