Saudi Arabia Arrests 93 Members of Islamic State, Foils Terror Plots
Saudi Arabia\'s government announced this week that it had recently arrested 93 members of the Islamic State terror group in its country, five of whom are Saudi nationals.
Samaritan's Purse Reports 'Destruction, Death and Tragedy' After Nepal Earthquake
The Christian aid group Samaritan\'s Purse spoke out this week regarding the massive destruction after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal last weekend, describing the aftermath as "destruction, death and tragedy."
Pope Francis: It's 'Pure Scandal' That Women Are Paid Less Than Men
Pope Francis recently spoke out regarding equal rights for women and men, saying that it\'s \"pure scandal\" that men can be paid more than women for doing the same job.
Protesters in Nepal Block Roads Over Government's Delayed Aid Response
People in Nepal are reportedly taking to the street and blocking roads in protest of the delayed time it has taken for aid services to be delivered following the massive 7.8 earthquake that struck the city last Saturday.
'Five Nights at Freddy's 4' Release Date: Halloween 2015 Launch; Will Be Final Chapter
The third installment of "Five Night's At Freddy's" landed in March of this year and already plans for the sequel have been announced.
Brazilian Executed in Indonesia Unaware He Was About to Face Firing Squad, Claims Priest
Amidst the worldwide protests and pleas from governments and families, Indonesia executed on Wednesday eight drug convicts including two Australian members of the Bali Nine but granted reprieve to a female Filipino convict.
Filipinos Rejoice at 'Miracle' as Mom Gets Last-Minute Execution Reprieve In Indonesia
"Miracles do come true." This statement reverberated across the Philippines on Wednesday as Filipinos rejoiced at the news that 30-year-old drug convict Mary Jane Veloso, their countryman facing a firing squad in Indonesia, was given a reprieve by Indonesian President Joko Widodo literally at the ...
Nigerian Girls Rescued from Islamic State Stronghold Not From Chibok, Spokesperson Says
The 200 girls rescued by the Nigerian military from a Boko Haram stronghold on Tuesday are not the same girls kidnapped by the terrorist group in Chibok last year, a spokesperson said.
Nigeria Claims to Have Freed 200 Girls From Boko Haram Stronghold
Nigeria\'s government on Tuesday claimed that it had rescued nearly 300 women and girls from a Boko Haram stronghold in the country\'s northeast Borno State.
United Nations: 1.4 Million in Need of Food Assistance After Nepal Earthquake
The United Nations announced this week that 1.4 million people are in need of food following the massive 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday.
Pope Francis Urges Global Aid to Victims of Nepal Quake; Death Toll Could Pass 10,000
Pope Francis has led thousands of people in prayer on Sunday for the victims of the earthquake in Nepal and asked for aid for the survivors.
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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.