Report: Islamic State Blows Up Christian Church in Syria on Easter Sunday
In their latest offense against the Christian minority in Syria, Islamic State militants reportedly blew up an 80-year-old church in the country\'s northeast on Easter Sunday.
Vigils Held for 147 Victims Killed in Recent Garissa University Terrorist Attack
As multiple vigils are held for the 147 students killed last week in the Garissa State University terrorist attack in Kenya, the country\'s government has continued to participate in air strikes against the terrorist group that took responsibility for the attacks.
ISIS News Today 2015: Brooklyn Man Indicted for Attempting to Provide Financial Aid to ISIS
Another resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been indicted for attempting and conspiring to provide support to the Islamic State.
Kenya to Compile Hunt List of Suspected al Shabaab Members; Air Force Destroys 2 Islamist Terror Camps in Somalia
Kenya is compiling a list of people suspected to have joined Somali militant group al Shabaab or been radicalised by Islamists, a government source said on Monday.
Pakistani Man Kills 10 Relatives Over Marriage Proposal Dispute
Police in Pakistan\'s Peshawar region are saying that a man recently killed 10 family members after being denied a marriage proposal.
Germanwings Co-Pilot Sped Up Plane's Descent, Investigation Says
The French investigation team researching the recent Germanwings 9525 crash has reported that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz intentionally sped up the plane\'s decent before crashing it into a remote area of the French Alps nearly two weeks ago.
Pope Francis Prays for Murdered Kenya Students in Easter Address, Decries Persecution
Pope Francis prayed for an end to the persecution of Christians in his Easter Sunday address, commemorating the students massacred by Islamist militants at Garissa University in Kenya.
After Seeking Out Christians to Slaughter at Kenya University, Somali Islamist Militants Vow to Turn Country 'Red With Blood'
Somali militants vowed on Saturday to wage a long war against Kenya and run its cities "red with blood" after the group's fighters killed nearly 150 people during an assault on a Kenyan university.
U.S. Condemns Kenya Attacks, Offers Help to Fight al Shabaab: Death Toll Likely to Rise Above 147
The United States has strongly condemned an attack by gunmen from the Islamist militant group al Shabaab on a Kenyan university campus and said it was offering Nairobi assistance to take on the group that has links to al Qaeda, the White House said in a statement.
Militant Gunmen Storm Kenyan University, Take Christian Hostages
Militant gunmen reportedly stormed a university in eastern Kenya on Thursday, taking hostages and reportedly targeting Christians. The government reports that 15 were killed in the attack.
Investigators Say Germanwings Co-Pilot Researched Cockpit Doors, Ways to Commit Suicide
The co-pilot responsible for allegedly flying a Germanwings flight into the French Alps last week reportedly researched information on cockpit doors and suicide, prosecutors investigating the case announced Thursday.
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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.