Pope Francis Under Fire for 'Mexicanization' Comment
The Vatican is receiving criticism from Mexico after Pope Francis recently referenced the \"Mexicanization\" of Argentina due to drug trafficking.
Iran Military Stages Attack of Mock U.S. Aircraft Carrier
Iran\'s military staged mock attacks of a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, suggesting that such attacks would be held in a war situation. The U.S. has downplayed the drill, saying the American military is fully capable of defending itself.
Coptic Leader Forgives Islamic State for Beheading 21 Christians
A leader of the Coptic Christian church recently said that he forgives the Islamic State terrorists who recently beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya, adding that he doesn\'t forgive the act, but he does forgive the murderers.
U.S. Christian Missionary Kidnapped in Nigeria
Reports from Nigeria indicate an American Christian missionary working at a local school in the village of Emiworo was kidnapped by masked gunmen on Monday.
Islamic State Kidnaps At Least 70 Christians in Syria, Watchdog Groups Report
Syrian watchdog groups have reported that at 70 to 90 Assyrian Christians were kidnapped by the Islamic State near the small Syrian village of Tal Tamr recently.
John McCain on Ukraine Conflict: 'I'm Ashamed of my Country'
Arizona Senior Senator John McCain recently said that he is \"ashamed of [his] country\" and himself for failing to help the Ukrainian people in their current fight against pro Russia separatists.
France Sends Aircraft Carrier to Persian Gulf Against Islamic State
French officials announced Monday that they have placed an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf this week as part of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State terrorist group.
Islamist Terrorist Group Threatens to Attack Mall of America, Other Malls in Canada, U.K.
The Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab has threatened to launch attacks on the Mall of America in Minnesota and two other malls in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Kate Middleton Due Date, Baby News: Likely Due Early April 2015; Looks Like a Girl This Time
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, might welcome their second child earlier than previously expected. Although the baby's due date was initially projected to be late April 2015, it seems now that the baby may arrive as early as the first week of ...
Amanda Knox Case News Update: 'Face of an Angel' Movie Focuses on Journalists During Murder Case in Italy
"The Face of an Angel," a movie on the sensational murder trial of former U.S. student Amanda Knox, has been released days before Italy's highest court makes its final decision on the controversial and complicated case.
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi New Photo: Reveals Former Detainee at U.S. Prison in Iraq
An image of a man who would later become the leader of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria was obtained by CBS News on Tuesday, in which he was shown being processed at a U.S. military prison in Iraq in 2004.
Latest News
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.