U.S. Air Force Vet Accused of Attempting to Join Islamic State
A U.S. Air Force veteran was indicted this week on charges that he allegedly tried to join the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria.
Israel's Netanyahu Tweets Election 'Victory' Despite Tied Exit Polls
As millions of Israelis voted Tuesday for parliamentary selection and their next prime minister, exit polls suggested that the election between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and politician Isaac Herzog was too close to call.
Indian Nun Prays for Forgiveness for Suspects Who Raped Her in School
A 71-year-old nun in India is asking protesters to forgive a gang of men who raped her after they robbed the covenant school where she worked.
Pakistani Christians Protest Recent Taliban Suicide Bombings
Thousands of Christians reportedly rioted in Pakistan over the weekend to protest recent suicide bombings on local Christian communities.
Russia Displays Show of Force with Military Drills
Russia demonstrated a large show of force this week by holding military drills consisting of its entire Northern Fleet in the country\'s Arctic northern region.
Christians in India Protest Recent Rape of 75-Year-Old Nun
Christians in India are reportedly demanding that the country\'s government do more to protect their religion following a recent attack on a Christian school in West Bengal that included the rape of a 75-year-old nun.
India Nun Raped: Christians Condemn Horror Rape of 75-Year-Old Nun, Blame Government
Church officials and the public condemned the alleged rape of a 75-year-old nun in a high school in Nadia district, West Bengal, India, by a suspected robber who was part of a gang that barged into the facility on Saturday.
ISIS News Today 2015: Militants Shoot 9 'Spies' in New Execution Video This Week
The Islamic State has released another propaganda video showing the execution of nine men who were all convicted of being spies, according to a report by the Daily Mail on Saturday.
Ebola News Today in Sierra Leone: Another British Health Worker Flown Home After 'Needle-Stick Injury'
Another British healthcare worker has reportedly been flown back to the U.K. after being suspected of contracting the Ebola virus, bringing the total number of returned health workers to six. The possible infection happened after an accidental "needle-stick injury" at a treatment center in Sierra ...
Islamic State Accepts Allegiance Offer From Boko Haram
A spokesperson for the Islamic State has purportedly accepted an offer of allegiance from the Nigerian-based Boko Haram terrorist group.
Pope Francis Acknowledges Assassination Possibility, Prays It's 'Painless'
Pope Francis has spoken out on the possibility of assassination threats against him, saying he is praying that such an attack would be \"painless.\"
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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.